Carnival cruise bookings soar despite coronavirus, travel company says
Cruise bookings increased exponentially after Carnival announced it intends to resume some cruises in August, according to one travel company.
Cruise bookings increased exponentially after Carnival announced it intends to resume some cruises in August, according to one travel company.
Waiting for coronavirus stimulus check? Direct deposit information is due Wednesday, IRS says
If you're among the millions of Americans still waiting for the coronavirus stimulus payment to land in your bank account, time is running out to provide the IRS with your necessary direct deposit information.
If you're among the millions of Americans still waiting for the coronavirus stimulus payment to land in your bank account, time is running out to provide the IRS with your necessary direct deposit information.
Florida barbershops, salons begin reopening with safety standards, restrictions
The barbershops and salons that reopen must practice appropriate social distancing and precautionary measures that are outlined by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
The barbershops and salons that reopen must practice appropriate social distancing and precautionary measures that are outlined by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Floridians in need of unemployment benefits must make claims every two weeks to keep receiving benefits
Benefits must be claimed for both Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and those seeking state re-employment assistance.
Benefits must be claimed for both Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and those seeking state re-employment assistance.
Restart or re-stop? Economies reopen but chaos abounds
Countries in Europe are reopening their economies amid the coronavirus pandemic but in chaotic ways. Life resumed in Paris' iconic streets and schoolchildren returned to class in the Netherlands as countries tried to balance how to reopen economies without rekindling new outbreaks.
Countries in Europe are reopening their economies amid the coronavirus pandemic but in chaotic ways. Life resumed in Paris' iconic streets and schoolchildren returned to class in the Netherlands as countries tried to balance how to reopen economies without rekindling new outbreaks.
Free PPE will be available for small businesses in Orange County starting Monday
Businesses can make these pickups starting Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those operating hours will remain the same until Friday, May 15, or until supplies run out.
Businesses can make these pickups starting Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those operating hours will remain the same until Friday, May 15, or until supplies run out.
Shanghai Disneyland officially reopens, could serve as a model for Walt Disney World's reopening, expert says
"There's a huge pressure on Disney at this point because they don’t have the roadmap from anyone else, this is Disney’s task to come up with the plan, not just for itself, for its own theme parks but for the whole rest of the industry," a theme park expert told FOX 35 Orlando.
"There's a huge pressure on Disney at this point because they don’t have the roadmap from anyone else, this is Disney’s task to come up with the plan, not just for itself, for its own theme parks but for the whole rest of the industry," a theme park expert told FOX 35 Orlando.
Tickets for Shanghai Disneyland's reopening dates sell out immediately
Passes for both Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12, sold out “almost instantly,” a report says.
Passes for both Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12, sold out “almost instantly,” a report says.
Central Florida families celebrate Mother's Day despite coronavirus worries
22 businesses were doing outside sales and seating during the Mothers’ Day weekend in downtown Winter Park. Managers said business was good.
22 businesses were doing outside sales and seating during the Mothers’ Day weekend in downtown Winter Park. Managers said business was good.
Distinct possibility: ‘Temporary’ layoffs may be permanent
Call it realism or pessimism, but more employers are coming to a reluctant conclusion: Many of the employees they’ve had to lay off in the face of the coronavirus pandemic might not be returning to their old jobs anytime soon.
Call it realism or pessimism, but more employers are coming to a reluctant conclusion: Many of the employees they’ve had to lay off in the face of the coronavirus pandemic might not be returning to their old jobs anytime soon.
Unemployment 'could be' nearing Great Depression levels: Mnuchin
More than a decade of job gains were erased in April; the stunning job losses are more than double what the U.S. saw during the 2008 financial crisis.
More than a decade of job gains were erased in April; the stunning job losses are more than double what the U.S. saw during the 2008 financial crisis.
Florida barbershops, salons to reopen on Monday after coronavirus shutdowns
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.
Ocala mayor says city will not enforce some state guidelines for reopening
The Mayor of Ocala is refusing to following state rules over phase one of reopening, as set forth by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The Mayor of Ocala is refusing to following state rules over phase one of reopening, as set forth by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Rules of wearing a mask and not wearing one
A business has a right to tell their customers to wear a mask, but customers have certain rights as well, if they don't want to wear one.
A business has a right to tell their customers to wear a mask, but customers have certain rights as well, if they don't want to wear one.
How to report businesses not following reopening guidelines
As Florida businesses start allowing people back in their establishments, the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation has set up a page on its website to file complaints against businesses who are not following phase 1 guidelines.
As Florida businesses start allowing people back in their establishments, the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation has set up a page on its website to file complaints against businesses who are not following phase 1 guidelines.
Shanghai Disneyland's reopening Monday could serve as model for Walt Disney World
All eyes are on Shanghai Disneyland as it i the first major theme park to reopen following the global coronavirus pandemic.
All eyes are on Shanghai Disneyland as it i the first major theme park to reopen following the global coronavirus pandemic.
BRACE program helping small businesses get help dealing with COVID-19 pandemic
There is some help available for small businesses struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic. Business Recovery Assistance Collaborative Engagement program, or BRACE, helps owners navigate loan and funding options.
There is some help available for small businesses struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic. Business Recovery Assistance Collaborative Engagement program, or BRACE, helps owners navigate loan and funding options.
Future of retail holds many unknowns after 2 major chains file for bankruptcy
Neiman Marcus is the second major retailer to file for bankruptcy during the pandemic. So what does the future look like for big retailers post-coronavirus? Experts say it does not bode well.
Neiman Marcus is the second major retailer to file for bankruptcy during the pandemic. So what does the future look like for big retailers post-coronavirus? Experts say it does not bode well.
Tourism 'rebound' likely to take time
The rebound plan, which still must go before the Visit Florida Board of Directors, is considered “flexible” as the agency continues to survey tourism businesses across the state to better understand the impact of the crisis on the industry.
The rebound plan, which still must go before the Visit Florida Board of Directors, is considered “flexible” as the agency continues to survey tourism businesses across the state to better understand the impact of the crisis on the industry.
New tool allows renters to check if they're protected by fed's eviction moratorium
Tenants worried about paying rent during the coronavirus crisis can use a new tool unveiled earlier this week by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to check whether they are protected under a federal eviction moratorium.
Tenants worried about paying rent during the coronavirus crisis can use a new tool unveiled earlier this week by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to check whether they are protected under a federal eviction moratorium.