Carnival announces layoffs, furloughs as coronavirus keeps cruises on pause
Carnival Cruise Corp. announced a combination of layoffs, furloughs, reduced work weeks and salary reductions across the company, including senior management, as the world's largest cruise company deals with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Carnival Cruise Corp. announced a combination of layoffs, furloughs, reduced work weeks and salary reductions across the company, including senior management, as the world's largest cruise company deals with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Census survey: Most small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
The new Small Business Pulse Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau highlighted the impact COVID-19 is having on small U.S. stores, retailers and businesses.
The new Small Business Pulse Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau highlighted the impact COVID-19 is having on small U.S. stores, retailers and businesses.
3 million more US layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage
Roughly 36 million people have now sought jobless aid in just the two months since the coronavirus first forced businesses to close down and shrink their workforces, the government said Thursday.
Roughly 36 million people have now sought jobless aid in just the two months since the coronavirus first forced businesses to close down and shrink their workforces, the government said Thursday.
Governor DeSantis extends order that prevents foreclosures, evictions during coronavirus pandemic
The executive order, which takes legal steps to try to prevent foreclosures and evictions, was issued April 2 and is set to expire on Sunday.
The executive order, which takes legal steps to try to prevent foreclosures and evictions, was issued April 2 and is set to expire on Sunday.
Another 221,000 Floridians file for unemployment benefits
Nationwide, nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week.
Nationwide, nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week.
Florida consumers paying more for groceries
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says everyone is paying more for groceries these days. It's not just meat, people are paying more for lots of household staples.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says everyone is paying more for groceries these days. It's not just meat, people are paying more for lots of household staples.
In coronavirus economy, financial advisers telling clients these 3 key things
Here are three pieces of advice our advisers are sharing with clients to calm fears amid the current market climate.
Here are three pieces of advice our advisers are sharing with clients to calm fears amid the current market climate.
UN forecasts pandemic to shrink world economy by 3.2 percent
The United Nations forecast Wednesday that the COVID-19 pandemic will shrink the world economy by 3.2% this year, the sharpest contraction since the Great Depression in the 1930s.
The United Nations forecast Wednesday that the COVID-19 pandemic will shrink the world economy by 3.2% this year, the sharpest contraction since the Great Depression in the 1930s.
Powell warns of a possible sustained recession from pandemic
Additional rescue aid from government spending or tax policies, though costly, would be “worth it if it helps avoid long-term economic damage and leaves us with a stronger recovery,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
Additional rescue aid from government spending or tax policies, though costly, would be “worth it if it helps avoid long-term economic damage and leaves us with a stronger recovery,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
'The American people are worth it': Pelosi defends $3T virus aid package
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended the stunning $3 trillion price tag on Democrats' pandemic relief package as what is needed to confront the “villainous virus” and economic collapse.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended the stunning $3 trillion price tag on Democrats' pandemic relief package as what is needed to confront the “villainous virus” and economic collapse.
Disney Cruise Line cancels all sailings through late July
Disney Cruise Line said that guests currently booked on affected sailings will be offered the choice of a full refund or a cruise credit to be used for a future sailing within 15 months of their original sail date
Disney Cruise Line said that guests currently booked on affected sailings will be offered the choice of a full refund or a cruise credit to be used for a future sailing within 15 months of their original sail date
Universal CityWalk to reopen on Thursday with limited hours, masks requirements, and temperature checks
Universal CityWalk is partially reopening on Thursday, beginning at 4 p.m., Universal Orlando announced Tuesday. Visitors and employees will be required to wear face coverings and undergo temperature checks.
Universal CityWalk is partially reopening on Thursday, beginning at 4 p.m., Universal Orlando announced Tuesday. Visitors and employees will be required to wear face coverings and undergo temperature checks.
Florida’s two largest and hardest-hit counties prepare to enter phase one of reopening
Miami-Dade and Broward counties are finishing preparations that would allow retailers, restaurants and personal care businesses such as barber shops and salons to reopen on Monday, about two months after they closed.
Miami-Dade and Broward counties are finishing preparations that would allow retailers, restaurants and personal care businesses such as barber shops and salons to reopen on Monday, about two months after they closed.
Price gouging numbers in Florida continue to climb
The state’s price-gouging hotline has been contacted about 4,400 times, and more than $497,000 has been returned to consumers since a state of emergency was declared in March because of the coronavirus.
The state’s price-gouging hotline has been contacted about 4,400 times, and more than $497,000 has been returned to consumers since a state of emergency was declared in March because of the coronavirus.
As Trump urges reopening, thousands getting sick from COVID-19 on the job
Recent figures show a surge of infections in food-processing plants as well as at construction sites and elsewhere.
Recent figures show a surge of infections in food-processing plants as well as at construction sites and elsewhere.
White House explores $5,000 coronavirus stimulus check in exchange for delayed Social Security benefits
Typically, the earliest Americans can start collecting Social Security benefits is at 62
Typically, the earliest Americans can start collecting Social Security benefits is at 62
Nasdaq leads charge as more states ease lockdowns
U.S. equity markets gained Monday despite concerns U.S. states are reopening too quickly after an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Asia.
U.S. equity markets gained Monday despite concerns U.S. states are reopening too quickly after an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Asia.
Pelosi reportedly drafting $750B bill to aid state, local governments
close Secretary Mnuchin on lost jobs, toll coronavirus pandemic is taking on US economy House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly drafting legislation that would assist states and local governments that have seen their economy contract amid the coronavirus pandemic, but any new bill is expected to face resistance from Republicans who’ve said they have been largely left out of negotiations.
close Secretary Mnuchin on lost jobs, toll coronavirus pandemic is taking on US economy House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly drafting legislation that would assist states and local governments that have seen their economy contract amid the coronavirus pandemic, but any new bill is expected to face resistance from Republicans who’ve said they have been largely left out of negotiations.
Hours-long wait times build up at Central Florida barbers, hairdressers on first day of reopening
The businesses that reopen must practice appropriate social distancing and precautionary measures that are outlined by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
The businesses that reopen must practice appropriate social distancing and precautionary measures that are outlined by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Walt Disney World resorts now accepting reservations beginning in July
Experts have already predicted that Walt Disney World reopen this summer.
Experts have already predicted that Walt Disney World reopen this summer.