White House outlines plan to build, restore more than 2M affordable homes
White House officials are outlining plans to build and restore more than 2 million homes.
White House officials are outlining plans to build and restore more than 2 million homes.
Census: Childless older women better positioned than men when it comes to wealth and health
Older adults who are childless in the U.S. are more likely to be college educated, working and white than those with children. And their numbers are growing.
Older adults who are childless in the U.S. are more likely to be college educated, working and white than those with children. And their numbers are growing.
Walgreens increases starting wage for hourly workers to $15
Walgreens announced on Aug. 31 that it will begin increasing the starting wage for hourly team members to $15 beginning in October.
Walgreens announced on Aug. 31 that it will begin increasing the starting wage for hourly team members to $15 beginning in October.
Major cannabis producer chooses DeLand for Florida headquarters
A major player in the medical and recreational cannabis industry has chosen DeLand -- a town known for its small town charm -- as its Florida headquarters.
A major player in the medical and recreational cannabis industry has chosen DeLand -- a town known for its small town charm -- as its Florida headquarters.
Social Security will be insolvent by 2034 due to COVID-19 pandemic
The new projections in the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees reports indicate that Social Security's massive trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2034 instead of last year's estimated exhaustion date of 2035.
The new projections in the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees reports indicate that Social Security's massive trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2034 instead of last year's estimated exhaustion date of 2035.
4 in 10 Americans cried about money during the COVID-19 pandemic: study
Job or income loss was the top reason Americans cried about money, a LendingTree survey said.
Job or income loss was the top reason Americans cried about money, a LendingTree survey said.
Hurricane Ida brings 'nightmare scenario' for gas prices
Hurricane Ida could create a "nightmare" scenario for national gas prices, according to a market analyst.
Hurricane Ida could create a "nightmare" scenario for national gas prices, according to a market analyst.
How you can apply for rental assistance in Orange County
If you fit the criteria, the county can give you up to $20,000 in payments to your landlord.
If you fit the criteria, the county can give you up to $20,000 in payments to your landlord.
Fed to end ultra-low interest rates if hiring keeps improving, Powell says
Should hiring continue to improve, Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve will dial back its ultra-low interest rates policies later this year.
Should hiring continue to improve, Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve will dial back its ultra-low interest rates policies later this year.
Most rental assistance has still not gone out, feds report
The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.
The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.
Tourism leaders keep eye on rebounding visitor numbers
Tourism leaders are focusing on the resurgence this year in the number of people visiting Florida, as the state continues grappling with a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Tourism leaders are focusing on the resurgence this year in the number of people visiting Florida, as the state continues grappling with a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Delta variant of coronavirus helping drive down tourism in Orlando
Tourism officials say they always see a dip in visitors this time of year but this year seems like it’s a bigger dip than normal, and walking around International Drive on a Friday night, it didn’t seem too busy.
Tourism officials say they always see a dip in visitors this time of year but this year seems like it’s a bigger dip than normal, and walking around International Drive on a Friday night, it didn’t seem too busy.
Carnival Cruise Line implements temporary bacon limit due to shortages
If you're a guest of Carnival Cruise Line and achin' for some bacon alongside your eggs and toast, you'd better plan ahead.
If you're a guest of Carnival Cruise Line and achin' for some bacon alongside your eggs and toast, you'd better plan ahead.
Sports betting deal in Florida faces 2nd court challenge
The latest legal challenge came less than two weeks after the U.S. Department of the Interior signed off on a gambling “compact” negotiated by DeSantis and passed by the Florida Legislature.
The latest legal challenge came less than two weeks after the U.S. Department of the Interior signed off on a gambling “compact” negotiated by DeSantis and passed by the Florida Legislature.
US unemployment claims hit pandemic low as hiring strengthens
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
House lawmaker introduces bill to shorten workweek to 4 days
Democratic Rep. Mark Takano of California tweeted that he has introduced legislation to shorten the workweek to 32 hours.
Democratic Rep. Mark Takano of California tweeted that he has introduced legislation to shorten the workweek to 32 hours.
Orlando International Airport holds job fair
The Orlando International Airport held a job fair on Tuesday. There is a wide variety of employment opportunities in the airport.
The Orlando International Airport held a job fair on Tuesday. There is a wide variety of employment opportunities in the airport.
Florida taxpayers spent $4.85 million in one year protecting Gov. DeSantis and his family
Florida taxpayers spent nearly $4.85 million during the past fiscal year to protect Gov. Ron DeSantis, his family, the governor’s mansion and various visiting dignitaries, according to a state report released Monday.
Florida taxpayers spent nearly $4.85 million during the past fiscal year to protect Gov. Ron DeSantis, his family, the governor’s mansion and various visiting dignitaries, according to a state report released Monday.
Biden admin to announce historic increase in food stamp benefits: reports
Average monthly benefits, which were $121 per-person before the COVID pandemic, will increase by $36.
Average monthly benefits, which were $121 per-person before the COVID pandemic, will increase by $36.
Child tax credit: Treasury, IRS disburse second round of payments
According to the IRS and Treasury Department, a technical issue will cause a small percentage of those who chose direct deposits to receive a physical check this month.
According to the IRS and Treasury Department, a technical issue will cause a small percentage of those who chose direct deposits to receive a physical check this month.