US jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week as economy strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.
Amazon to open robotic fulfillment center, 5 new delivery stations in Florida
It brings the Amazon's total investment in Florida to $18 billion since 2010. Over the last decade, they have invested $530 billion in the United States.
It brings the Amazon's total investment in Florida to $18 billion since 2010. Over the last decade, they have invested $530 billion in the United States.
Today is the final day of Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday
Shoppers will be able to avoid paying sales taxes on clothes, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, personal computers, tablets, and accessories.
Shoppers will be able to avoid paying sales taxes on clothes, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, personal computers, tablets, and accessories.
Port Canaveral sees cruise industry ramp up as sailings go out
Safety remains a priority for cruise line officials though. For example, Royal Caribbean is making all passengers show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before they board.
Safety remains a priority for cruise line officials though. For example, Royal Caribbean is making all passengers show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before they board.
Amazon, Wells Fargo among companies delaying return-to-office plans
Several major companies — including Amazon, Wells Fargo, Google and Apple — are delaying return-to-office dates, citing a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the delta variant.
Several major companies — including Amazon, Wells Fargo, Google and Apple — are delaying return-to-office dates, citing a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the delta variant.
Biden signs executive order targeting 50% of all US vehicles to be zero-emission by 2030
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
US unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.
Another event cancels at Orange County Convention Center
Just as Central Florida's tourism industry was getting back on its feet, the COVID-19 delta variant is knocking it back down.
Just as Central Florida's tourism industry was getting back on its feet, the COVID-19 delta variant is knocking it back down.
COVID-19 booster shots: WHO calls for moratorium until end of September
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the appeal mostly to wealthier countries that have far outpaced the developing world in numbers of vaccinations.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the appeal mostly to wealthier countries that have far outpaced the developing world in numbers of vaccinations.
2021 New York Auto Show canceled over coronavirus fears
The 2021 New York International Automobile Show that was rescheduled to be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center later this month has been canceled. Organizers blame Covid-19 Delta variant cases and new coronavirus rules in New York City.
The 2021 New York International Automobile Show that was rescheduled to be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center later this month has been canceled. Organizers blame Covid-19 Delta variant cases and new coronavirus rules in New York City.
CDC issues new eviction moratorium: Why it doesn't apply to every American
The state does have $870 million in federal funds for rental assistance, but only 2-percent of that money has been distributed to families.
The state does have $870 million in federal funds for rental assistance, but only 2-percent of that money has been distributed to families.
Florida's delay in distribution of federal rental assistance funds under scrutiny
Florida received $870 million in federal funds for rental assistance, but as of Friday, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) has only distributed 2% of the funds.
Florida received $870 million in federal funds for rental assistance, but as of Friday, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) has only distributed 2% of the funds.
CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
Bill would send US adults 'guaranteed income' of up to $1,200 per month
A bill proposed by Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., would send monthly payments of up to $1,200 to adults and $600 to kids following years-long pilot programs.
A bill proposed by Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., would send monthly payments of up to $1,200 to adults and $600 to kids following years-long pilot programs.
White House says CDC can’t stop evictions ban, calls on states to act
The eviction moratorium expired at midnight Saturday. The White House said the CDC was “unable to find the legal authority” to extend it and called on states to act.
The eviction moratorium expired at midnight Saturday. The White House said the CDC was “unable to find the legal authority” to extend it and called on states to act.
Florida has distributed only 2% of $870 million to help renters
Congress passed rental assistance totaling about $46.5 billion, with state and local governments given the responsibilities for distributing the money.
Congress passed rental assistance totaling about $46.5 billion, with state and local governments given the responsibilities for distributing the money.
Tenants prepare for unknown as eviction moratorium ends
Tenants saddled with months of back rent are facing the end of the federal eviction moratorium on July 31, a move that could lead to millions being forced from their homes.
Tenants saddled with months of back rent are facing the end of the federal eviction moratorium on July 31, a move that could lead to millions being forced from their homes.
Cori Bush camped at Capitol to protest looming expiration of eviction ban
The Democratic lawmaker experienced homelessness herself and said she doesn’t want anyone else to go through what she went through. “Ever.” The ban expires at midnight Saturday.
The Democratic lawmaker experienced homelessness herself and said she doesn’t want anyone else to go through what she went through. “Ever.” The ban expires at midnight Saturday.
Florida has distributed only 2% of funds to help renters
Housing advocates fear the end of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium could result in hundreds of thousands of Florida renters being evicted in the coming weeks.
Housing advocates fear the end of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium could result in hundreds of thousands of Florida renters being evicted in the coming weeks.
Holmes Beach restaurant says business is booming since requiring diners to be vaccinated
Beach Bistro on Holmes Beach in Anna Maria Island now requires diners to be vaccinated, adding to its "aggressive" safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Beach Bistro on Holmes Beach in Anna Maria Island now requires diners to be vaccinated, adding to its "aggressive" safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.