More than 432,000 jobless claims filed in Florida last week
The U.S. Department of Labor said 432,465 initial claims for jobless benefits were filed in Florida last week, down slightly from the previous week’s more than half-million claims.
The U.S. Department of Labor said 432,465 initial claims for jobless benefits were filed in Florida last week, down slightly from the previous week’s more than half-million claims.
Thousands may join class-action lawsuit over state's failed unemployment website
A group of Floridians is suing the state after weeks of struggles and frustration navigating the unemployment system, its crashing website, and its overwhelmed call center. Many laid off due to COVID-19 have been left for almost two months without a single dollar.
A group of Floridians is suing the state after weeks of struggles and frustration navigating the unemployment system, its crashing website, and its overwhelmed call center. Many laid off due to COVID-19 have been left for almost two months without a single dollar.
Frustrations grow with trying to CONNECT for federal benefits
One man says he tried to load his information into system 54 times this morning.
One man says he tried to load his information into system 54 times this morning.
Florida's beachside hotels adjust to new social distancing reality
Some beachside hotels are starting to see a slight increase in guests as talks continue about reopening the state of Florida.
Some beachside hotels are starting to see a slight increase in guests as talks continue about reopening the state of Florida.
Many laid-off US workers due to coronavirus might make more money with unemployment benefits
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Expert examines the future of the food and beverage industry
Small businesses could soon be shuttering their doors as the result of the coronavirus pandemic, concerning entrepreneurs who are part of the fabric of our country.
Small businesses could soon be shuttering their doors as the result of the coronavirus pandemic, concerning entrepreneurs who are part of the fabric of our country.
Half of all Americans financially impacted by coronavirus: poll
The poll's release comes as the government reports that the U.S. economy plunged at an annual rate of 4.8 percent for the first three months of this year -- the largest contraction since the Great Recession over a decade ago.
The poll's release comes as the government reports that the U.S. economy plunged at an annual rate of 4.8 percent for the first three months of this year -- the largest contraction since the Great Recession over a decade ago.
US economy shrank at 4.8% rate last quarter as coronavirus struck
The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record.
The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record.
Ticket brokers struggling to refund fans for some of the $3.5 billion spent on concerts this year
With estimates of $3.5 billion spent on concert tickets this year, third parties holding all that money are struggling to keep up with refunding audiences who want their money back.
With estimates of $3.5 billion spent on concert tickets this year, third parties holding all that money are struggling to keep up with refunding audiences who want their money back.
Coronavirus keeps gasoline prices low
Gas prices have fallen below $2 a gallon across Florida. The demand on gas is down 70 percent due to the coronavirus stay-at-home order.
Gas prices have fallen below $2 a gallon across Florida. The demand on gas is down 70 percent due to the coronavirus stay-at-home order.
Experts weigh-in on what travel will look like as stay-at-home orders are lifted
A travel advisor says many people will look for destinations that are within driving distance or a short flight away.
A travel advisor says many people will look for destinations that are within driving distance or a short flight away.
Will coronavirus lead to less meat on store shelves?
More than 20 meatpacking plants have closed temporarily under pressure from local authorities and their own workers because of the coronavirus.
More than 20 meatpacking plants have closed temporarily under pressure from local authorities and their own workers because of the coronavirus.
Florida unemployment system will be unavailable nightly for maintenance
The Florida DEO will conduct nightly maintenance to its online unemployment system to process claims and payments faster.
The Florida DEO will conduct nightly maintenance to its online unemployment system to process claims and payments faster.
Some waiting on Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance will need to reapply, Florida DEO says
Some Florida residents waiting to receive Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance will need to reapply and then wait for DEO to contact you for more information.
Some Florida residents waiting to receive Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance will need to reapply and then wait for DEO to contact you for more information.
DeSantis says he wants to get unemployment 'checks out' amid criticism
Democratic lawmakers Monday continued to press Gov. Ron DeSantis to boost unemployment benefits for Floridians left jobless by the coronavirus pandemic
Democratic lawmakers Monday continued to press Gov. Ron DeSantis to boost unemployment benefits for Floridians left jobless by the coronavirus pandemic
Dow, S&P jump as states begin coronavirus reboot
Investors usher in the week on an optimistic note.
Investors usher in the week on an optimistic note.
America's wealthiest zip code rejects $2M coronavirus relief aid from government, resident says
Florida’s exclusive Fisher Island, home to the wealthiest zip code the country, ultimately voted to reject $2 million in federally-approved coronavirus relief allocated to the community’s homeowners’ association as part of the government's Paycheck Protection Program meant for small businesses, a resident said.
Florida’s exclusive Fisher Island, home to the wealthiest zip code the country, ultimately voted to reject $2 million in federally-approved coronavirus relief allocated to the community’s homeowners’ association as part of the government's Paycheck Protection Program meant for small businesses, a resident said.
Florida's unemployment website is back up but some are still experiencing issues
Governor Ron DeSantis said that he hopes to have an update on the system that has lagged behind other states when it comes to paying out benefits.
Governor Ron DeSantis said that he hopes to have an update on the system that has lagged behind other states when it comes to paying out benefits.
Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses restarts on Monday, expert warns it could go fast
The previous paycheck protection program for small businesses ran out of money in less than two weeks.
The previous paycheck protection program for small businesses ran out of money in less than two weeks.
IRS enhances 'Get My Payment' online application to help taxpayers
The IRS said the ‘Get My Payment’ tool has been enhanced and will help even more taxpayers. Those who haven’t received a payment date yet are urged to use the tool again for the latest information on when it they will receive it.
The IRS said the ‘Get My Payment’ tool has been enhanced and will help even more taxpayers. Those who haven’t received a payment date yet are urged to use the tool again for the latest information on when it they will receive it.