Survey gives glimpse of damage in tourism industry due to pandemic
In a survey of 1,009 tourism-related businesses that dealt with the period from March 19 to April 15, the group Destinations Florida found that 72 percent of respondents had applied for federal assistance. But just 17 percent of those businesses had received federal money.
In a survey of 1,009 tourism-related businesses that dealt with the period from March 19 to April 15, the group Destinations Florida found that 72 percent of respondents had applied for federal assistance. But just 17 percent of those businesses had received federal money.
Disney reports $1.4 billion loss amid shuttered parks, movies and sports due to pandemic
The House of Mouse is struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic. Disney reported a steep decline in profit as many segments of its media and entertainment offerings ground to a standstill.
The House of Mouse is struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic. Disney reported a steep decline in profit as many segments of its media and entertainment offerings ground to a standstill.
Consumer debt surged to $14.3T before worst of coronavirus crisis, Fed says
Mortgage balances, the largest component of household debt in the U.S., jumped by $156 billion in the first quarter.
Mortgage balances, the largest component of household debt in the U.S., jumped by $156 billion in the first quarter.
In coronavirus economy, here's how to pay off credit card debt
Your first step right now should be to ask your credit card issuer for a break.
Your first step right now should be to ask your credit card issuer for a break.
#GivingTuesdayNow rallies people to do good amid COVID-19 pandemic — here’s how you can help
#GivingTuesdayNow is a global effort to create unity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
#GivingTuesdayNow is a global effort to create unity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Winter Park restaurant receives Paycheck Protection Program loan after second application
Monday marks a huge and important step forward across Florida: for the first time in weeks, you can now go to a restaurant and enjoy a meal, and a local restaurant is getting even more good news.
Monday marks a huge and important step forward across Florida: for the first time in weeks, you can now go to a restaurant and enjoy a meal, and a local restaurant is getting even more good news.
Bars missing out on Cinco de Mayo crowds due to coronavirus pandemic
Cinco de Mayo is Tuesday and is traditionally a big holiday for bars and nightclubs, but the coronavirus pandemic has dealt those establishments another blow.
Cinco de Mayo is Tuesday and is traditionally a big holiday for bars and nightclubs, but the coronavirus pandemic has dealt those establishments another blow.
Stocks erase losses as Nasdaq leads rebound
U.S. equity markets fell Monday amid rising tensions between the U.S. and China and as Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway unloaded its entire stake in airlines.
U.S. equity markets fell Monday amid rising tensions between the U.S. and China and as Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway unloaded its entire stake in airlines.
Winter Park is ready to reopen, will close Park Avenue for more outdoor seating during Mother's Day weekend
Governor DeSantis is allowing shops and restaurants to open their doors, but they need to be careful and follow some specific rules.
Governor DeSantis is allowing shops and restaurants to open their doors, but they need to be careful and follow some specific rules.
'The system just totally broke': Governor DeSantis to address unemployment system on Monday
Governor DeSantis said there will be an investigation of how the state paid $77 million to set up the CONNECT system, which went live in 2013.
Governor DeSantis said there will be an investigation of how the state paid $77 million to set up the CONNECT system, which went live in 2013.
Florida Mall and Orlando Premium Outlets have reopened as phase one gets underway, Simon announces
All tenants at the reopening malls have been informed of new safety protocols and must adhere to these policies, Simon said.
All tenants at the reopening malls have been informed of new safety protocols and must adhere to these policies, Simon said.
Americans without bank accounts must wait for federal stimulus checks
A House Ways and Means Committee memo obtained by AP estimated about 5 million paper checks will be issued each week, meaning those most in need could wait many weeks for their payments.
A House Ways and Means Committee memo obtained by AP estimated about 5 million paper checks will be issued each week, meaning those most in need could wait many weeks for their payments.
Walmart pays hourly staff nearly $180M in bonuses with 'more to come'
Walmart paid almost $180 million in cash bonuses to its hourly associates nationwide on Thursday and has fulfilled its goal of hiring 200,000 more employees since March in response to demand prompted by the novel coronavirus, the company announced.
Walmart paid almost $180 million in cash bonuses to its hourly associates nationwide on Thursday and has fulfilled its goal of hiring 200,000 more employees since March in response to demand prompted by the novel coronavirus, the company announced.
Movie theater industry could see big changes in post-coronavirus pandemic world
Movie theaters will remain closed during the first phase of Florida's reopening, but movies are still making money through releases on streaming platforms. This could pave the way for more straight-to-digital movies.
Movie theaters will remain closed during the first phase of Florida's reopening, but movies are still making money through releases on streaming platforms. This could pave the way for more straight-to-digital movies.
Orange County requests that barbers, salons be permitted to reopen on Monday
In a letter sent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force is recommending reopening barber shops and cosmetology salons "with strict guidelines."
In a letter sent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force is recommending reopening barber shops and cosmetology salons "with strict guidelines."
Unite Here labor union holds caravan protesting Florida's unemployment problems
Protesters who are fed up with Florida's unemployment benefits system took to the streets on Friday to send a message to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Protesters who are fed up with Florida's unemployment benefits system took to the streets on Friday to send a message to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Man wants to return stimulus payment given to late mother
Harry Freeland's mother passed away in December. When he recently checked that bank account, he got a surprise.
Harry Freeland's mother passed away in December. When he recently checked that bank account, he got a surprise.
Restaurants taking precautions before reopening
Chef Vincent Gagliano, of Winter Park restaurants Chez Vincent and Hannibal's, is laying out what eat in dining will look like come Monday. He’s gearing up for his staff and customers.
Chef Vincent Gagliano, of Winter Park restaurants Chez Vincent and Hannibal's, is laying out what eat in dining will look like come Monday. He’s gearing up for his staff and customers.
Re-Open Florida Task Force lays out next phase of ramping up economy
The Re-Open Florida Task Force, on Thursday, released plans for theme parks, restaurants, nightclubs, hair salons, casinos, vacation rentals and many other businesses that are crucial to keeping Florida’s economy afloat.
The Re-Open Florida Task Force, on Thursday, released plans for theme parks, restaurants, nightclubs, hair salons, casinos, vacation rentals and many other businesses that are crucial to keeping Florida’s economy afloat.
Flagler County businesses see boost as beach restrictions are lifted
The tide is beginning to turn for some businesses in Flagler County as beach restrictions are lifted, notably allowing sunbathers to return.
The tide is beginning to turn for some businesses in Flagler County as beach restrictions are lifted, notably allowing sunbathers to return.