Central Florida malls still deciding when to reopen
Retailers have been given the green light to reopen Monday but its still not clear whether Central Florida malls will be welcoming customers back right away.
Retailers have been given the green light to reopen Monday but its still not clear whether Central Florida malls will be welcoming customers back right away.
Winter Park shops training employees ahead of limited-capacity opening
Local store owners are working on training their employees as retail stores are getting ready to open at limited capacity Monday.
Local store owners are working on training their employees as retail stores are getting ready to open at limited capacity Monday.
US jobless claims soar past 30 million as 3.8 million more workers seek aid
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
Interest rates steady during coronavirus pandemic: What it means for your wallet
Interest rates will remain at zero percent until the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to subside, which is good news for some consumers, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday.
Interest rates will remain at zero percent until the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to subside, which is good news for some consumers, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday.
Half of working-age Americans might not have a paycheck in May as layoffs surge
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Stocks wrap best month since 1987 as coronavirus recovery continues
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
Americans’ retirement accounts dropped during coronavirus — here’s how much the average account has now
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
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.