California governor: Shrink prisons to help cut budget
The proposals drew support from reformers, condemnation from crime victims’ advocates, and resistance from county officials who said they can’t take in the serious juvenile offenders who now go to state-run lockups.
The proposals drew support from reformers, condemnation from crime victims’ advocates, and resistance from county officials who said they can’t take in the serious juvenile offenders who now go to state-run lockups.
'Full Phase 1' of reopening now in effect, allowing more places to open and higher capacity limits
All 67 Florida counties are now included in phase one and may begin reopening businesses with limited capacity.
All 67 Florida counties are now included in phase one and may begin reopening businesses with limited capacity.
Osceola County leaders want Gov. DeSantis to ease restrictions on vacation rentals
There are 40,000 vacation rentals in Osceola County which generate roughly $32 million a year in bed taxes, according to Experience Kissimmee, the tourism authority for Osceola County.
There are 40,000 vacation rentals in Osceola County which generate roughly $32 million a year in bed taxes, according to Experience Kissimmee, the tourism authority for Osceola County.
Gym staff excited to get approval to reopen on Monday
Fitness centers will be allowed to reopen on Monday, May 18, in Florida.
Fitness centers will be allowed to reopen on Monday, May 18, in Florida.
JCPenney files for bankruptcy as coronavirus pushes retailer over edge
Retailer JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the coronavirus pandemic forced stores to shut, the company announced Friday evening, joining J. Crew and Neiman Marcus.
Retailer JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the coronavirus pandemic forced stores to shut, the company announced Friday evening, joining J. Crew and Neiman Marcus.
US retail sales plunged 16% in April as virus froze economy
U.S. retail sales tumbled 16.4% from March to April as business shutdowns caused by the coronavirus kept shoppers away, threatened stores across the country and weighed down a sinking economy.
U.S. retail sales tumbled 16.4% from March to April as business shutdowns caused by the coronavirus kept shoppers away, threatened stores across the country and weighed down a sinking economy.
'They're all like family': After layoffs, businesses slowly work to rehire employees
Businesses are reopening but some are having a hard time getting staff to return.
Businesses are reopening but some are having a hard time getting staff to return.
Masks, temperature checks mandatory as Universal CityWalk reopens
Masks covered employees' and guests' faces. Stickers were on the ground six feet apart to keep groups safely socially distancing. The property has hand sanitizer stations, lots of cleaning and temperature checks at the entrance.
Masks covered employees' and guests' faces. Stickers were on the ground six feet apart to keep groups safely socially distancing. The property has hand sanitizer stations, lots of cleaning and temperature checks at the entrance.
Businesses hope attractions reopening will bring customers
International Drive has been desolate for the last six weeks. The coronavirus pandemic caused several businesses to temporarily close down, and many remain closed.
International Drive has been desolate for the last six weeks. The coronavirus pandemic caused several businesses to temporarily close down, and many remain closed.
Carnival announces layoffs, furloughs as coronavirus keeps cruises on pause
Carnival Cruise Corp. announced a combination of layoffs, furloughs, reduced work weeks and salary reductions across the company, including senior management, as the world's largest cruise company deals with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Carnival Cruise Corp. announced a combination of layoffs, furloughs, reduced work weeks and salary reductions across the company, including senior management, as the world's largest cruise company deals with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Census survey: Most small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
The new Small Business Pulse Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau highlighted the impact COVID-19 is having on small U.S. stores, retailers and businesses.
The new Small Business Pulse Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau highlighted the impact COVID-19 is having on small U.S. stores, retailers and businesses.
3 million more US layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage
Roughly 36 million people have now sought jobless aid in just the two months since the coronavirus first forced businesses to close down and shrink their workforces, the government said Thursday.
Roughly 36 million people have now sought jobless aid in just the two months since the coronavirus first forced businesses to close down and shrink their workforces, the government said Thursday.
Governor DeSantis extends order that prevents foreclosures, evictions during coronavirus pandemic
The executive order, which takes legal steps to try to prevent foreclosures and evictions, was issued April 2 and is set to expire on Sunday.
The executive order, which takes legal steps to try to prevent foreclosures and evictions, was issued April 2 and is set to expire on Sunday.
Another 221,000 Floridians file for unemployment benefits
Nationwide, nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week.
Nationwide, nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week.
Florida consumers paying more for groceries
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says everyone is paying more for groceries these days. It's not just meat, people are paying more for lots of household staples.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says everyone is paying more for groceries these days. It's not just meat, people are paying more for lots of household staples.
In coronavirus economy, financial advisers telling clients these 3 key things
Here are three pieces of advice our advisers are sharing with clients to calm fears amid the current market climate.
Here are three pieces of advice our advisers are sharing with clients to calm fears amid the current market climate.
UN forecasts pandemic to shrink world economy by 3.2 percent
The United Nations forecast Wednesday that the COVID-19 pandemic will shrink the world economy by 3.2% this year, the sharpest contraction since the Great Depression in the 1930s.
The United Nations forecast Wednesday that the COVID-19 pandemic will shrink the world economy by 3.2% this year, the sharpest contraction since the Great Depression in the 1930s.
Powell warns of a possible sustained recession from pandemic
Additional rescue aid from government spending or tax policies, though costly, would be “worth it if it helps avoid long-term economic damage and leaves us with a stronger recovery,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
Additional rescue aid from government spending or tax policies, though costly, would be “worth it if it helps avoid long-term economic damage and leaves us with a stronger recovery,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
'The American people are worth it': Pelosi defends $3T virus aid package
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended the stunning $3 trillion price tag on Democrats' pandemic relief package as what is needed to confront the “villainous virus” and economic collapse.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended the stunning $3 trillion price tag on Democrats' pandemic relief package as what is needed to confront the “villainous virus” and economic collapse.
Disney Cruise Line cancels all sailings through late July
Disney Cruise Line said that guests currently booked on affected sailings will be offered the choice of a full refund or a cruise credit to be used for a future sailing within 15 months of their original sail date
Disney Cruise Line said that guests currently booked on affected sailings will be offered the choice of a full refund or a cruise credit to be used for a future sailing within 15 months of their original sail date