Utility customers to get break amid pandemic

“This is a truly a no-brainer for me, quite frankly, and I appreciate (the utilities) taking an early initiative to help their customers in such a time of need,” Commissioner Julie Brown said.

Florida coronavirus cases pass 32,800; death roll surges to 1,171, Florida Department of Health says

The Florida Department of Health says cases of coronavirus in Florida have hit 32,846, showing an increase of 708 cases in the last 24 hours. The death toll has risen 83 as well and is now at 1,171.

Eligibility for unemployment benefits
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The State of Florida has paid out nearly 50 percent of all unemployment claims, but many still do not have their claims processed or have discovered it has been denied.

Single mom struggling with unemployment
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A single mom is struggling to make ends meet after being forced out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Burlinesses waiting to see if Florida will reopen this week
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Florida's stay at home order is scheduled to end on Thursday, but it remains unclear if the state will extend the order.

Student creates hand washing invention
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A Florida middle school student has come up with an invention to determine if people are washing their hands, using radio frequency identification.

Reopen Florida Task Force meets on Monday
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says reopening the state will be slow, methodical and data-driven.

Governor DeSantis says reopening of Florida will be 'slow,' 'methodical,' and 'data-driven'

When speaking about the reopening of Florida, Governor DeSantis said that "this is something that's going to be like slow and steady wins the race. It's going to be very methodical, very data-driven. There are going to probably be some people who think it is too slow and I get that

Retirees in The Villages to get prescription drug deliveries by drone

Senior citizens in the country’s largest retirement community will soon be getting some of their medications delivered by drones as part of a partnership between UPS and CVS.

Coronavirus cases pass 32,000 in Florida, death toll climbs to 1,088, Florida Department of Health says

The Florida Department of Health reported that there are 32,138 cases of coronavirus in Florida, showing a rise of 610 cases in the last 24 hours. The death toll has risen 14 as well, now at a total of 1,088 deaths statewide.

IRS enhances 'Get My Payment' online application to help taxpayers

The IRS said the ‘Get My Payment’ tool has been enhanced and will help even more taxpayers. Those who haven’t received a payment date yet are urged to use the tool again for the latest information on when it they will receive it.