State revenues plummet after the coronavirus shutdown
Republican Senate President Bill Galvano sent a memo to senators saying the state’s revenue in the month of April was down about $780 million from what was originally predicted.
Republican Senate President Bill Galvano sent a memo to senators saying the state’s revenue in the month of April was down about $780 million from what was originally predicted.
Working from home is costing Americans more than working from the office
As more companies signal working from home will become a permanent part of the new normal, experts believe it may force an adjustment for households that are left struggling to balance the monthly budget.
As more companies signal working from home will become a permanent part of the new normal, experts believe it may force an adjustment for households that are left struggling to balance the monthly budget.
Orlando-based Darden Restaurants brought 60,000 furloughed employees back as states reopened
Florida is currently in phase two of reopening, which allows restaurants and bars to open at 50 percent capacity indoors and full capacity outside as long as appropriate social distancing is followed.
Florida is currently in phase two of reopening, which allows restaurants and bars to open at 50 percent capacity indoors and full capacity outside as long as appropriate social distancing is followed.
Another 1.48 million laid-off workers seek US jobless aid
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.
Florida unemployment claims up slightly last week
Florida’s 93,394 claims filed last week trailed only the 287,354 posted in California and the 124,283 in Georgia.
Florida’s 93,394 claims filed last week trailed only the 287,354 posted in California and the 124,283 in Georgia.
US GDP fell at 5.0% rate in Q1; worse is likely on the way
It was the sharpest quarterly decline since an 8.4% fall in 2008 during the depths of the financial crisis.
It was the sharpest quarterly decline since an 8.4% fall in 2008 during the depths of the financial crisis.
US inmates got coronavirus relief checks, and IRS wants them back
The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.
The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.
Only 47% of Americans are losing sleep over money despite pandemic: Study
For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.
For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.
State looks to draw tourists amid 'evolving' circumstances
Visit Florida intends to use marketing dollars unspent from late winter and spring, as the coronavirus took hold, to get people to again explore the state.
Visit Florida intends to use marketing dollars unspent from late winter and spring, as the coronavirus took hold, to get people to again explore the state.
Gov. DeSantis warns that restaurants, bars breaking capacity limits will have their license suspended
Governor DeSantis urged Florida residents to keep appropriate physical distance, practice good hygiene, wash your hands, and wear a mask when you cannot socially distance.
Governor DeSantis urged Florida residents to keep appropriate physical distance, practice good hygiene, wash your hands, and wear a mask when you cannot socially distance.
Brevard County officials looking to lure tourists back after $1 billion loss during COVID-19 pandemic
It is estimated that Brevard County has already lost $1 billion, according to the Space Coast Tourism Office.
It is estimated that Brevard County has already lost $1 billion, according to the Space Coast Tourism Office.
US new home sales rise surprisingly strong 16.6% in May
Sales of new homes rose a surprisingly strong 16.6% in May suggesting that the reopening of major parts of the country were giving a boost to the housing market.
Sales of new homes rose a surprisingly strong 16.6% in May suggesting that the reopening of major parts of the country were giving a boost to the housing market.
Canned meat sales surge as coronavirus pandemic continues
From Spam to ham, sales of canned meat are reportedly booming.
From Spam to ham, sales of canned meat are reportedly booming.
Small businesses could receive second PPP loan under new proposal
Bill introduction comes as Congress, White House grapple with a fourth coronavirus aid package to help US economy.
Bill introduction comes as Congress, White House grapple with a fourth coronavirus aid package to help US economy.
Existing home sale plunge 9.7% in 3rd straight monthly drop
The National Association of Realtors said Monday that the monthly decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, the slowest pace since a home buyers tax credit expired in October 2010.
The National Association of Realtors said Monday that the monthly decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, the slowest pace since a home buyers tax credit expired in October 2010.
Carnival Cruise Line cancels all sailings until October amid coronavirus pandemic
"Please continue to take care of yourself and your loved ones," Carnival wrote. "Your health and safety are important to us whether you're are on land or on one of our ships."
"Please continue to take care of yourself and your loved ones," Carnival wrote. "Your health and safety are important to us whether you're are on land or on one of our ships."
Orange County closes application portal after opening Monday for residents wanting $1,000 stimulus checks
The new Orange CARES program is making $36.5 million worth of one-time $1,000 payments available to eligible Orange County residents.
The new Orange CARES program is making $36.5 million worth of one-time $1,000 payments available to eligible Orange County residents.
US mortgage rates fall; 30-year at all-time low of 3.13%
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as the benchmark 30-year home loan reached a new all-time low.
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as the benchmark 30-year home loan reached a new all-time low.
Austin man arrested for allegedly defrauding SBA out of millions
The complaint alleges that McQuarn implemented a scheme in April whereby he submitted fraudulent applications and supporting paperwork for two "fictitious companies" that he had created to secure SBA-backed PPP funds.
The complaint alleges that McQuarn implemented a scheme in April whereby he submitted fraudulent applications and supporting paperwork for two "fictitious companies" that he had created to secure SBA-backed PPP funds.
McDonald’s plans to hire 260,000 workers this summer
The roles are part of the company’s seasonal hiring effort, with both full- and part-time opportunities.
The roles are part of the company’s seasonal hiring effort, with both full- and part-time opportunities.