McDonald’s to bolster free child care, paid tuition to entice workers
McDonald’s plans to invest millions more into new and already-existing programs to allow its franchisees to entice new employees and retain current workers.
McDonald’s plans to invest millions more into new and already-existing programs to allow its franchisees to entice new employees and retain current workers.
Child tax credit: First payments go out July 15
The IRS said that the first payments from the expanded child tax credit signed into law with President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package will begin hitting families’ bank accounts on July 15.
The IRS said that the first payments from the expanded child tax credit signed into law with President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package will begin hitting families’ bank accounts on July 15.
Gov. DeSantis announces over $30 million in grants for rural, small Florida communities
Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI) have awarded several grants totaling more than $30 million to improve infrastructure, community redevelopment, and job creation in small and rural Florida communities.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI) have awarded several grants totaling more than $30 million to improve infrastructure, community redevelopment, and job creation in small and rural Florida communities.
Consumer prices saw largest inflation spike in June since 2008
Consumer prices in June rose 0.9% from May and 5.4% over the past year — the sharpest 12-month inflation spike since June 2008.
Consumer prices in June rose 0.9% from May and 5.4% over the past year — the sharpest 12-month inflation spike since June 2008.
Amazon to hire over 100,000 US veterans and military spouses by 2024
Amazon has 35,000 open jobs right now that are available to veterans.
Amazon has 35,000 open jobs right now that are available to veterans.
Papa John's to lay out $2.5M in hiring, referral, appreciation bonuses
Employees who already work at Papa John's are eligible for up to $400 in appreciation bonuses.
Employees who already work at Papa John's are eligible for up to $400 in appreciation bonuses.
Gas prices pass $3 per gallon in Florida, AAA reports
The most expensive market in Florida is Panama City with a price of $3.14 per gallon reported.
The most expensive market in Florida is Panama City with a price of $3.14 per gallon reported.
Seminole County's new rental and mortgage assistance center to open
It is a computer access point for those who do not have reliable access to computers or the internet.
It is a computer access point for those who do not have reliable access to computers or the internet.
CDC asks appeals court to put cruise ruling on hold
Attorneys for the CDC have asked a federal appeals court to put on hold a U.S. district judge’s ruling that backed Florida in a fight about the cruise ship industry.
Attorneys for the CDC have asked a federal appeals court to put on hold a U.S. district judge’s ruling that backed Florida in a fight about the cruise ship industry.
US unemployment claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.
U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.
Cruise ship fight between Florida, CDC heads to appeals court
The battle between Florida and the CDC about cruise-industry restrictions is now heading to an appeals court after a federal judge last month sided with the state.
The battle between Florida and the CDC about cruise-industry restrictions is now heading to an appeals court after a federal judge last month sided with the state.
VIDEO: Mexico's Pemex suffers huge gas pipeline fire in Gulf
Mexico's state-owned oil company says it suffered a rupture in an undersea gas pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico.
Mexico's state-owned oil company says it suffered a rupture in an undersea gas pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico.
June jobs report: US adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.
US unemployment claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.
Home prices surge by most on record
Home prices rose 14.6% year over year nationally in April, according to the national Case-Shiller index, making for the highest reading in more than 30 years of recordkeeping.
Home prices rose 14.6% year over year nationally in April, according to the national Case-Shiller index, making for the highest reading in more than 30 years of recordkeeping.
Florida opts out of $300 federal unemployment benefit to push people back to workforce
Florida is now one of 26 states to end pandemic unemployment benefits early. Over the weekend, federal payments of $300 a week expired for Floridians.
Florida is now one of 26 states to end pandemic unemployment benefits early. Over the weekend, federal payments of $300 a week expired for Floridians.
Carnival CEO: Cruise demand exceeds supply
The world's largest cruise operator is confident in its health safety measures.
The world's largest cruise operator is confident in its health safety measures.
Nationwide eviction moratorium extended by CDC for 30 days
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extended the evictions moratorium until July 31. It had been scheduled to end June 30.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extended the evictions moratorium until July 31. It had been scheduled to end June 30.
US unemployment claims tick down to 411,000 as economy heals
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined 7,000 from the previous week to 411,000, the Labor Department said.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined 7,000 from the previous week to 411,000, the Labor Department said.
Child tax credit calculator: Figure out how much you’ll get monthly
The credit will start paying out monthly in July to families with children who are 17 years old and younger.
The credit will start paying out monthly in July to families with children who are 17 years old and younger.