About 150,000 of over 1,800,000 unemployment claims submitted in Florida have been paid, new dashboard shows
The Florida DEO released a dashboard on Friday showing how many unemployment claims have been submitted, processed, and paid between March 15, 2020 and April 23, 2020.
The Florida DEO released a dashboard on Friday showing how many unemployment claims have been submitted, processed, and paid between March 15, 2020 and April 23, 2020.
Furloughed Universal employees will be auto-enrolled into Florida's unemployment system
Part-time workers at Universal Orlando Resort will be furloughed starting May 3rd and they will be auto-enrolled into Florida's unemployment system, the park confirmed.
Part-time workers at Universal Orlando Resort will be furloughed starting May 3rd and they will be auto-enrolled into Florida's unemployment system, the park confirmed.
Aerion Supersonic chooses Central Florida for headquarters, will bring new jobs and $300 million investment
Aerion Supersonic said that they plan to create at least 675 new jobs by 2026 as part of a multi-year $300 million investment.
Aerion Supersonic said that they plan to create at least 675 new jobs by 2026 as part of a multi-year $300 million investment.
Frustration over Florida's unemployment system prompts online protests
People on social media are puttig out a call, asking others to join a virtual protest using #FLDEOVIRTUALPROTEST.
People on social media are puttig out a call, asking others to join a virtual protest using #FLDEOVIRTUALPROTEST.
Despite rising unemployment numbers, some Central Florida companies are hiring and holding virtual job fairs
Online hiring may become a permanent part of job recruiting.
Online hiring may become a permanent part of job recruiting.
Tips for helping small businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic
Many small businesses are trying to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, some forced to lay off workers, shutter their doors, with no luck getting federal assistance. But financial experts say there are some ways to keep the cash coming in even if you’re not getting a lifeline from the government.
Many small businesses are trying to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, some forced to lay off workers, shutter their doors, with no luck getting federal assistance. But financial experts say there are some ways to keep the cash coming in even if you’re not getting a lifeline from the government.
Florida's unemployment website is down and won't be back for days
The Florida DEO website is down and will not be back until Monday morning.
The Florida DEO website is down and will not be back until Monday morning.
Conservative group sues to stop California aid to undocumented immigrants
Newsom is offering $500 apiece to 150,000 unemployed adults who were left out of the stimulus package approved by Congress because of their immigration status.
Newsom is offering $500 apiece to 150,000 unemployed adults who were left out of the stimulus package approved by Congress because of their immigration status.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse owner to return $20M in small business loans
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse owner, Ruth’s Hospitality Group, announced Thursday that it is repaying $20 million in coronavirus aid received under the Paycheck Protection Program after the Treasury Department asked publicly traded companies to return the funds meant for small businesses.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse owner, Ruth’s Hospitality Group, announced Thursday that it is repaying $20 million in coronavirus aid received under the Paycheck Protection Program after the Treasury Department asked publicly traded companies to return the funds meant for small businesses.
New home sales plunge 15.4% in March as virus hits
Sales of new single-family homes dropped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627,000 last month, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Sales of new single-family homes dropped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627,000 last month, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Orange County reveals preliminary plan of reopening the economy
Orange County has not set a reopening date for the economy.
Orange County has not set a reopening date for the economy.
Social Security and Medicare funds at risk even before coronavirus pandemic
For Social Security, the projected 2035 date for exhausting the trust fund reserves means that it would be able to pay only 79% of benefits.
For Social Security, the projected 2035 date for exhausting the trust fund reserves means that it would be able to pay only 79% of benefits.
Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.
Dow tumbles 631 points as oil selloff deepens
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 515 points, or 2.18 percent, in the opening minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.76 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 515 points, or 2.18 percent, in the opening minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.76 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively.
AP: Publicly traded firms get $300M in small-business loans
The Paycheck Protection Program was supposed to help small businesses, which typically have less access to quick cash and credit.
The Paycheck Protection Program was supposed to help small businesses, which typically have less access to quick cash and credit.
Congress’ $300B package for small businesses may only last days: report
Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.
Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.
Florida among slowest states to process unemployment claims
New data shows that nearly 7 of every 8 Floridians who managed to file claims during the three weeks from mid-March until early April were waiting to have them processed — the worst rate in the country.
New data shows that nearly 7 of every 8 Floridians who managed to file claims during the three weeks from mid-March until early April were waiting to have them processed — the worst rate in the country.
'They need to know': Florida lawmakers push Governor DeSantis for timeline of unemployment payments
It was revealed on Monday that only 6 percent of the over 650,000 unemployment claims submitted have been paid since the coronavirus pandemic started.
It was revealed on Monday that only 6 percent of the over 650,000 unemployment claims submitted have been paid since the coronavirus pandemic started.