Legislation floats local preemption for Florida's seaports
Local governments would be unable to impose a wide variety of regulations on any of the state’s 15 seaports, under a bill filed Tuesday by Sen. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton.
Local governments would be unable to impose a wide variety of regulations on any of the state’s 15 seaports, under a bill filed Tuesday by Sen. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton.
Some stimulus payments delayed for H&R Block customers
If you went to the IRS stimulus tracking website and saw a bank account number that wasn't yours, H&R Block says don't worry. You're not alone.
If you went to the IRS stimulus tracking website and saw a bank account number that wasn't yours, H&R Block says don't worry. You're not alone.
Florida wineries face possible closures as business dries up
The Wine and Grape Growers Association said that it may take a while, but they believe the industry will rebound eventually.
The Wine and Grape Growers Association said that it may take a while, but they believe the industry will rebound eventually.
GOP-led Senate again blocks $2,000 stimulus check vote
'A huge chunk would essentially be socialism for rich people,' McConnell said.
'A huge chunk would essentially be socialism for rich people,' McConnell said.
Lindsey Graham backs Trump over McConnell on $2,000 checks
Sen. McConnell and other Republicans scuttled efforts for a standalone vote.
Sen. McConnell and other Republicans scuttled efforts for a standalone vote.
Minimum wage increases 9-cents on New Year's Day for Florida workers
The next wage increase for 2021 will be on September 30, when employers will have to start paying their workers $10 an hour.
The next wage increase for 2021 will be on September 30, when employers will have to start paying their workers $10 an hour.
Year in Review: Port Canaveral takes hit as COVID-19 impacts travel
The world's second-busiest cruise ship port is mostly a ghost town since COVID-19.
The world's second-busiest cruise ship port is mostly a ghost town since COVID-19.
New Year's holiday, perfect weather brings crowds to Florida beaches
Beach Patrol said it had to close some ramps for parts of the day because they reached capacity.
Beach Patrol said it had to close some ramps for parts of the day because they reached capacity.
Senate overrides Trump’s veto of annual defense policy bill
In a rare New Year’s Day session, the Republican-led Senate voted to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the annual defense bill, the first of his presidency.
In a rare New Year’s Day session, the Republican-led Senate voted to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the annual defense bill, the first of his presidency.
McConnell again blocks quick vote on $2,000 stimulus checks, slams 'socialism for rich people'
Senate majority leader has tied $2,000 checks to Section 230 repeal and an election security commission
Senate majority leader has tied $2,000 checks to Section 230 repeal and an election security commission
Unemployment benefit claims unexpectedly fall as coronavirus lockdowns widen
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week amid a rise in COVID-19 infections and new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week amid a rise in COVID-19 infections and new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.
$2,000 stimulus checks all but dead as McConnell cites 'no realistic path' in Senate to increase
President Donald Trump’s push for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks has stalled out in the Republican-led Senate.
President Donald Trump’s push for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks has stalled out in the Republican-led Senate.
$600 stimulus begins to hit bank accounts, how to track yours
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that Americans could begin receiving a second round of direct stimulus payments as soon as Tuesday night.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that Americans could begin receiving a second round of direct stimulus payments as soon as Tuesday night.
Here's how to check the status of your 2nd stimulus check
Individuals with direct deposit information on file with the IRS will receive their second stimulus check quicker.
Individuals with direct deposit information on file with the IRS will receive their second stimulus check quicker.
$2,000 stimulus checks stall in Senate as GOP blocks vote
The roadblock mounted Tuesday by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell may not be sustainable as pressure mounts.
The roadblock mounted Tuesday by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell may not be sustainable as pressure mounts.
I-Drive businesses see signs of hope with more holiday visitors
Things are looking up in the tourism district as more people head to Orlando for the holidays.
Things are looking up in the tourism district as more people head to Orlando for the holidays.
Student loan forgiveness: How it might unfold and who might benefit
Federal lawmakers have a plan to cancel student loan debt. And if they can’t get it passed in Congress, they say President-elect Biden could do it on his own through executive order.
Federal lawmakers have a plan to cancel student loan debt. And if they can’t get it passed in Congress, they say President-elect Biden could do it on his own through executive order.
McConnell blocks immediate Democratic push for $2,000 stimulus checks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.
Marco Rubio backs $2,000 stimulus checks, calls for Congress to 'quickly pass legislation'
Viewpoint diverges from some Republican Senate colleagues.
Viewpoint diverges from some Republican Senate colleagues.
Polk County offering rent and mortgage assistance beginning Tuesday
Polk County will begin using leftover CARES Act funds to help residents who need help with their rent or mortgage payments.
Polk County will begin using leftover CARES Act funds to help residents who need help with their rent or mortgage payments.