Lockdown-free Florida top vacation spot for holiday season
Cooped-up tourists eager for a taste of Florida’s sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and warmer climates are visiting the Sunshine State in droves, topping pre-pandemic levels in recent months.
Cooped-up tourists eager for a taste of Florida’s sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and warmer climates are visiting the Sunshine State in droves, topping pre-pandemic levels in recent months.
Biden to discuss plans to alleviate supply chain woes, inflation ahead of holidays
Rising inflation is leading to price increases for millions around the world, forcing people to choose between digging deeper into their pockets or tightening their belts.
Rising inflation is leading to price increases for millions around the world, forcing people to choose between digging deeper into their pockets or tightening their belts.
Inflation surges globally as economies reel from pandemic
Rising inflation is leading to price increases for food, gas and other products and pushing many people to choose between digging deeper into their pockets or tightening their belts. In developing economies, it's especially dire.
Rising inflation is leading to price increases for food, gas and other products and pushing many people to choose between digging deeper into their pockets or tightening their belts. In developing economies, it's especially dire.
Strong Cyber Monday sales expected but could fall short of 2020 spending
Both Black Friday and Thanksgiving Day online shopping came in below Adobe's prediction. On Black Friday, online sales reached $8.9 billion, down from the $9 billion in 2020.
Both Black Friday and Thanksgiving Day online shopping came in below Adobe's prediction. On Black Friday, online sales reached $8.9 billion, down from the $9 billion in 2020.
Amway Center in Orlando offers Cyber Monday deals on concerts
Some of the concerts and events include Kane Brown, Farruko, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and The History Tour, which features former President Donald Trump.
Some of the concerts and events include Kane Brown, Farruko, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and The History Tour, which features former President Donald Trump.
Orlando International Airport experiences 2nd busiest travel day this holiday season
Over the holiday weekend, over 304,000 people are expected to pass through the airport. That is just 20,000 travelers shy from this weekend in 2019.
Over the holiday weekend, over 304,000 people are expected to pass through the airport. That is just 20,000 travelers shy from this weekend in 2019.
Ready, set, shop! Black Friday crowds pack Tanger Outlets
Shoppers packed into the Daytona Beach Tanger Outlets for Black Friday shopping.
Shoppers packed into the Daytona Beach Tanger Outlets for Black Friday shopping.
Supply chain issues: 'Shop early,' California Retailers Association president warns holiday shoppers
"Shop early. If you've got certain gifts in mind…I would definitely purchase them early and have some patience," California Retailers Association (CRA) President Rachel Michelin told Fox News.
"Shop early. If you've got certain gifts in mind…I would definitely purchase them early and have some patience," California Retailers Association (CRA) President Rachel Michelin told Fox News.
Unemployment benefits claims hit 52-year low after seasonal adjustments
Seasonal adjustments around the Thanksgiving holiday contributed significantly to the bigger-than-expected drop. Unadjusted, claims actually ticked up by more than 18,000 to nearly 259,000.
Seasonal adjustments around the Thanksgiving holiday contributed significantly to the bigger-than-expected drop. Unadjusted, claims actually ticked up by more than 18,000 to nearly 259,000.
Dollar Tree doubles down on pricing items over $1
Dollar Tree will charge $1.25 for the majority of its products across all of its locations nationwide by the end of April.
Dollar Tree will charge $1.25 for the majority of its products across all of its locations nationwide by the end of April.
Walt Disney World suspends sale of most annual passes
The Walt Disney World website on Monday listed that three tiers of annual passes are "currently unavailable."
The Walt Disney World website on Monday listed that three tiers of annual passes are "currently unavailable."
Publix sets purchase limits for certain items this holiday season: See list
The Florida-based grocery chain said that the decision came “due to ongoing supply issues and increased holiday demand.”
The Florida-based grocery chain said that the decision came “due to ongoing supply issues and increased holiday demand.”
Department of Labor raises federal contract workers’ minimum wage to $15 an hour
The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Monday an increase of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors, giving a pay bump to hundreds of thousands of workers.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Monday an increase of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors, giving a pay bump to hundreds of thousands of workers.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for $1 billion in gas tax relief
The Governor proposed that Florida lawmakers discuss dropping the gas tax, bringing in over $1 billion in relief, during the next legislative session.
The Governor proposed that Florida lawmakers discuss dropping the gas tax, bringing in over $1 billion in relief, during the next legislative session.
AAA: Thanksgiving gas prices in Florida to be the most expensive in 8 years
AAA reported on Monday that the average price of gasoline in Florida jumped 10 cents, reaching $3.36 per gallon.
AAA reported on Monday that the average price of gasoline in Florida jumped 10 cents, reaching $3.36 per gallon.
Harris to announce $1.5B investment to fight health care worker shortage
The money, which includes funds from the American Rescue Plan and other sources, will support more than 22,700 providers, marking the largest number of providers enrolled in these programs in history, according to the White House.
The money, which includes funds from the American Rescue Plan and other sources, will support more than 22,700 providers, marking the largest number of providers enrolled in these programs in history, according to the White House.
Snowbirds flock to Margaritaville community in Daytona Beach
One of the hottest destinations for snowbirds is Margaritaville in Daytona Beach.
One of the hottest destinations for snowbirds is Margaritaville in Daytona Beach.
US unemployment claims drop seventh straight week to 268,000
U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before to a pandemic low of 268,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before to a pandemic low of 268,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Sanford restaurant owner to auction beloved motorcycle to keep business open
A favorite for foodies in Sanford may be forced to shut down if the business doesn't turn around, according to the owner.
A favorite for foodies in Sanford may be forced to shut down if the business doesn't turn around, according to the owner.
TSA preparing for Thanksgiving travel to hit pre-pandemic levels
Administrator David Pekoske said Wednesday he expects agency staffing to be sufficient for what's traditionally TSA's busiest travel period.
Administrator David Pekoske said Wednesday he expects agency staffing to be sufficient for what's traditionally TSA's busiest travel period.