US housing market booms as buyers enter bidding wars amid low supply

“The housing market is hot. Very hot,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told FOX Television Stations. But Yun predicts that things could soon cool down.

Connecticut offers $1K bonus to 10K unemployed people who get full-time job

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said the state will pay $1,000 to the first 10,000 people who complete eight straight weeks of a full-time job, aiming to get long-term unemployed Americans back to work.

Pandemic relief: Florida offers $800-million to help pay past-due rent and utilities

The Florida Department of Children and Families is looking to distribute more than $800 million in federal aid to help low-income renters economically affected by the coronavirus pandemic pay past-due rent and utilities.

Florida Legislature to meet on the future of gambling

Rep. Fine explained to FOX 35 that there is likely to be a heated debate on expanding gaming in the state, including betting on sports.

Monthly child tax credit payments to begin July 15, officials say

Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.

Tax Day is May 17: Last-minute tips and what to know about filing late

May 17 is the deadline to file 2020 tax returns. You can request an extension, but those who owe taxes to the federal government must still pay on May 17.

Most Las Vegas resorts now operating at 100% capacity

Gambling giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment are opening their gambling floors at 100% capacity with no person-to-person distancing requirement

Restaurant owners face severe staff shortage: 'Everybody is hunting for the same people'

Michael Schwarz, the general manager of Port Canaveral’s gem, Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill, says they used to have 160 employees. Now, they are down to just 90. Another issue is keeping employees they have.

Walt Disney World to increase capacity as Q2 revenue drops on continued weakness in parks

Disney's second-quarter revenue dropped as the pandemic continued to weigh on its theme parks. However, CEO Bob Chapek said signs of recovery can be seen across the company and capacity will continue to expand at Walt Disney World.

Florida jobless claims drop as state prepares to reinstate 'work search' rule

An estimated 14,872 first-time unemployment claims were filed last week in Florida, down from the average over the past three months as the state pushes to get people back into the workforce during the lingering COVID-19 pandemic.

Colonial Pipeline restores full service, return to normal will take ‘several days’

Colonial Pipeline said Thursday is has resumed full operations along its pipeline system on the East Coast, but said it will take “several days” for its supply chain to return to normal. President Joe Biden warned gas stations not to engage in price gouging.

CDC eases mask requirements for fully vaccinated cruise passengers

Passengers and crew members who have been fully vaccinated 'may gather or conduct activities outdoors, without wearing a mask except in crowded settings'.