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.
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.