Florida unemployment claims fall, but economic uncertainty mounts
On Thursday, Florida marked another grim milestone when it reported 120 new deaths from COVID-19, pushing the statewide total to more than 4,000.
On Thursday, Florida marked another grim milestone when it reported 120 new deaths from COVID-19, pushing the statewide total to more than 4,000.
Here's what the Disney theme parks will look like when they reopen this weekend
Several new health and safety measures have been put in place to protect park guests and cast members.
Several new health and safety measures have been put in place to protect park guests and cast members.
Rosen Hotels & Resorts announce 'unprecedented' layoffs due to COVID-19 pandemic
These layoffs will reportedly become effective on July 31st.
These layoffs will reportedly become effective on July 31st.
Walt Disney World begins reopening their parks this weekend, here's what you need to know before going
Things will look and feel a lot different upon reopening, as new safety measures are in place and several changes around the parks have been made.
Things will look and feel a lot different upon reopening, as new safety measures are in place and several changes around the parks have been made.
Coronavirus-impacted Bed, Bath & Beyond to close over 200 stores as quarterly sales tumble
Bed, Bath & Beyond will close more than 200 stores over the next two years as part of a restructuring effort due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Bed, Bath & Beyond will close more than 200 stores over the next two years as part of a restructuring effort due to the coronavirus pandemic.
United sending layoff notices to nearly half of US employees
United Airlines is warning 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - they could be furloughed in October, the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus pandemic is hurting the airline industry.
United Airlines is warning 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - they could be furloughed in October, the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus pandemic is hurting the airline industry.
Renters face financial cliff ahead; limited help available amid COVID-19 pandemic
Renters are nearing the end of their financial rope as the assistance and protections given to them during the pandemic run their course.
Renters are nearing the end of their financial rope as the assistance and protections given to them during the pandemic run their course.
Dress rehearsal performed for Disney cast members ahead of official reopening
Cast members were allowed to visit Magic Kingdom on Tuesday, as the park tested safety measures ahead of its official reopening.
Cast members were allowed to visit Magic Kingdom on Tuesday, as the park tested safety measures ahead of its official reopening.
Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
Osceola County to accept more applications on Monday for rent, mortgage assistance
Osceola County will reportedly pay two months of rent or mortgage payments, with a maximum of $2,500 per household.
Osceola County will reportedly pay two months of rent or mortgage payments, with a maximum of $2,500 per household.
Walt Disney World is less than a week away from the start of reopening its parks after months-long closure
New safety protocols and several other changes will be in place when the Walt Disney World parks reopen.
New safety protocols and several other changes will be in place when the Walt Disney World parks reopen.
Gov. DeSantis says billions paid in unemployment, as some still wait for benefits
A Lake County resident is still waiting for unemployment benefits after applying for assistance through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity 14 weeks ago.
A Lake County resident is still waiting for unemployment benefits after applying for assistance through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity 14 weeks ago.
US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
Disney College Program remains suspended amid coronavirus pandemic
The popular Disney College Program remains suspended until further notice, the company announced to its prospective participants on Thursday.
The popular Disney College Program remains suspended until further notice, the company announced to its prospective participants on Thursday.
Weekly unemployment claims dip in Florida
Since March 15, when the coronavirus began hammering the state, nearly 2.79 million jobless applications have been filed, with about 2.6 million considered “unique."
Since March 15, when the coronavirus began hammering the state, nearly 2.79 million jobless applications have been filed, with about 2.6 million considered “unique."
President Trump supports new round of direct coronavirus payments
President Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year.
President Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year.
Some downtown businesses to close shop for good during pandemic
Businesses around Downtown Orlando have had to permanently close due to the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Many say they will not be able to survive a second lockdown should that be necessary.
Businesses around Downtown Orlando have had to permanently close due to the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Many say they will not be able to survive a second lockdown should that be necessary.
Denny's plans to hire 10,000 restaurant employees by end of 2020
Positions include sanitation specialist, a job created by the coronavirus pandemic.
Positions include sanitation specialist, a job created by the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. DeSantis extends moratorium on foreclosures and evictions through August 1
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order extending a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures in the state to August 1.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order extending a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures in the state to August 1.
Nonprofit serving domestic violence survivors losing donations due to pandemic
Elizabeth House, an organization that shelters survivors of domestic abuse, is losing donations because of the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Elizabeth House, an organization that shelters survivors of domestic abuse, is losing donations because of the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.