Here's how Trump's acquittal could affect Biden's stimulus checks
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she hopes the package is approved "by the end of February" as the March 14 expiration on unemployment aid looms.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she hopes the package is approved "by the end of February" as the March 14 expiration on unemployment aid looms.
2021 tax filing season fast facts
Tax season officially began on Friday and it is shaping up to be another hectic year for taxpayers, preparers and the IRS.
Tax season officially began on Friday and it is shaping up to be another hectic year for taxpayers, preparers and the IRS.
Did you get the right stimulus check amount? Why you need to know before filing your tax return
Americans who have not received their coronavirus stimulus check payments, or who received the incorrect amount, have an opportunity to claim the missing money now that the 2020 tax season is officially underway.
Americans who have not received their coronavirus stimulus check payments, or who received the incorrect amount, have an opportunity to claim the missing money now that the 2020 tax season is officially underway.
House panel advances partial COVID-19 relief bill including $1,400 stimulus checks
The panel on Thursday evening approved its $940 billion piece of Biden's proposal on a 25-18 party-line vote
The panel on Thursday evening approved its $940 billion piece of Biden's proposal on a 25-18 party-line vote
AOC says Biden 'needs' to be pushed on erasing $50,000 in student loan debt
AOC says Biden 'needs' to be pushed on erasing $50,000 in student loan debt: 'We cannot take no for an answer'
AOC says Biden 'needs' to be pushed on erasing $50,000 in student loan debt: 'We cannot take no for an answer'
Gov. DeSantis angry over reports White House mulling new travel restrictions
The White House is reportedly exploring new travel restrictions amid a rise in the United Kingdom variant of the coronavirus. Florida has more cases of that variant than any other state. Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled he is opposed to the idea, calling it a political attack not based on science.
The White House is reportedly exploring new travel restrictions amid a rise in the United Kingdom variant of the coronavirus. Florida has more cases of that variant than any other state. Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled he is opposed to the idea, calling it a political attack not based on science.
Pandemic drives many to seek training for new job opportunities
Technical schools are making a play to recruit new students. A commercial from the Aviation Institute of Maintenance says “The average salary of aircraft technicians in Orlando is over $76,000.”
Technical schools are making a play to recruit new students. A commercial from the Aviation Institute of Maintenance says “The average salary of aircraft technicians in Orlando is over $76,000.”
Unemployment claims in Florida dropped about 75 percent last week
Some 17,621 Floridians applied for unemployment benefits last week, a drop from the previous week’s 69,140 new claims.
Some 17,621 Floridians applied for unemployment benefits last week, a drop from the previous week’s 69,140 new claims.
Who is eligible for a third stimulus check under the latest COVID-19 relief proposal?
Adults dependents, including college students, may be eligible for the money.
Adults dependents, including college students, may be eligible for the money.
Florida jobless claims plummet as travel concerns remain
The U.S. Travel Association reported Tuesday that four in 10 jobs lost nationally over the past year were in the leisure and hospitality industries.
The U.S. Travel Association reported Tuesday that four in 10 jobs lost nationally over the past year were in the leisure and hospitality industries.
Unemployment claims dip to 793,000; layoffs remain high
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, lowering jobless claims to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections.
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, lowering jobless claims to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections.
House Dems propose cutting off $1,400 stimulus checks to families earning over $200,000
The proposal keeps existing income limits for the money in place.
The proposal keeps existing income limits for the money in place.
Bucs' Super Bowl merchandise hits the shelves at Florida stores
The store got the championship swag for both teams a couple of days ago so they could be ready no matter who won the Super Bowl.
The store got the championship swag for both teams a couple of days ago so they could be ready no matter who won the Super Bowl.
Democrats set to introduce bill that provides $3,600 per child for some families: report
Democrats are moving to fast-track Biden's pandemic relief plan.
Democrats are moving to fast-track Biden's pandemic relief plan.
$1,400 stimulus check update: When could you get your third payment?
Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.
Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.
IRS mistakenly tells thousands of Americans they won't receive their stimulus checks
The letters were a glitch and should be disregarded by recipients.
The letters were a glitch and should be disregarded by recipients.
Orange County strike teams out in full-force on Super Bowl Sunday
The teams will punish small businesses, like bars and nightclubs, that do not follow COVID-19 safety protocols.
The teams will punish small businesses, like bars and nightclubs, that do not follow COVID-19 safety protocols.
House passes budget resolution for $1.9T coronavirus relief after Senate's marathon session
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
Senate signals bipartisan support for more targeted $1,400 stimulus checks
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
Employers added 49K jobs last month as US unemployment fell to 6.3%
U.S employers added just 49,000 jobs in January, a sign that that the viral pandemic retains a tight grip on the economy nearly a year after it triggered a painful recession.
U.S employers added just 49,000 jobs in January, a sign that that the viral pandemic retains a tight grip on the economy nearly a year after it triggered a painful recession.