Are we getting a second coronavirus stimulus check? What we know so far
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
Application portal closed within a minute of first application for Orange County stimulus, officials say
If eligible, residents will receive a one-time $1,000 payment per eligible household. Eligible small businesses can receive a grant of $10,000.
If eligible, residents will receive a one-time $1,000 payment per eligible household. Eligible small businesses can receive a grant of $10,000.
US unemployment drops unexpectedly to 13.3% amid outbreak
The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.
The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.
Cruise ships waiting to set sail, costing Port Canaveral money
The cruise industry is at the mercy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is taking a tough stance during the coronavirus pandemic.
The cruise industry is at the mercy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is taking a tough stance during the coronavirus pandemic.
Orange County Convention Center reopening in July
Florida is moving into Phase 2 or reopening on Friday. The Orange County Convention Center announced its plans to reopen and rolled out proposed safety measures on Thursday.
Florida is moving into Phase 2 or reopening on Friday. The Orange County Convention Center announced its plans to reopen and rolled out proposed safety measures on Thursday.
Universal Orlando to reopen on Friday with new safety protocols like virtual queues and distancing on rides
Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.
Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.
SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, Discovery Cove to reopen on June 11th
Each park will have its own safety guidelines, which include cleaning and sanitizing, physical distancing, face-covering requirements, and temperature screening.
Each park will have its own safety guidelines, which include cleaning and sanitizing, physical distancing, face-covering requirements, and temperature screening.
Las Vegas reopens from historic coronavirus casino closure
Hotel-casinos in suburban Las Vegas were the first to open at 12:01 a.m., to be followed later in the morning by a restart of the iconic Bellagio fountain and reopenings of several resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.
Hotel-casinos in suburban Las Vegas were the first to open at 12:01 a.m., to be followed later in the morning by a restart of the iconic Bellagio fountain and reopenings of several resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.
1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs
Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many employers are still cutting jobs even as the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the pace of layoffs.
Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many employers are still cutting jobs even as the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the pace of layoffs.
NBA owners approve plan to restart 22-team season in Orlando, AP source says
It is the most significant step yet in the process of trying to resume a season that was suspended nearly three months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic.
It is the most significant step yet in the process of trying to resume a season that was suspended nearly three months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic.
What will change when Florida enters phase 2 of reopening on Friday?
Governor DeSantis announced that most of Florida -- 64 out of 67 counties -- will enter phase two of reopening on Friday, June 5th.
Governor DeSantis announced that most of Florida -- 64 out of 67 counties -- will enter phase two of reopening on Friday, June 5th.
Busch Gardens, Adventure Island theme parks to reopen June 11
After being closed for nearly three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island will reopen to the public next week.
After being closed for nearly three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island will reopen to the public next week.
There will be no cultural representatives at Epcot's World Showcase when the park reopens
Disney has reached an agreement with its union to reopen without them for the time being.
Disney has reached an agreement with its union to reopen without them for the time being.
Phase two of reopening will begin in most Florida counties on Friday, Governor DeSantis announces
64 Florida counties will enter phase two of reopening on Friday.
64 Florida counties will enter phase two of reopening on Friday.
Annual passholders, resort hotel guests can now visit Universal Orlando ahead of June 5th reopening
New and enhanced safety measures are in place across the Universal Orlando Resort.
New and enhanced safety measures are in place across the Universal Orlando Resort.
NBA presents players with plan for season restart in Orlando, source says
The plan, if approved, would have 13 Western Conference teams and nine Eastern Conference teams going to Disney and the cutoff being that teams must be within six games of a playoff spot at this point.
The plan, if approved, would have 13 Western Conference teams and nine Eastern Conference teams going to Disney and the cutoff being that teams must be within six games of a playoff spot at this point.
US private sector lost 2.7M jobs in May
Private employers slashed 2.7 million jobs in May as the coronavirus-induced lockdown devastated the U.S. economy and labor market, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday.
Private employers slashed 2.7 million jobs in May as the coronavirus-induced lockdown devastated the U.S. economy and labor market, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday.
Coronavirus could cause multitrillion-dollar decline in US economic output, new report shows
CBO expects a 'significant markdown' in GDP over the coming decade.
CBO expects a 'significant markdown' in GDP over the coming decade.
Most TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores could be reopened by end of June, company says
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
41 million have lost jobs since virus hit, but layoffs slow
About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.
About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.