Florida tops 87,000 unemployment claims in last week, labor officials say
The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated Florida accounted for 87,062 of the 1.43 million claims filed nationally during the week that ended July 25.
Report: Revenue at Universal parks plummeted 94 percent during COVID-19 pandemic
Universal Orlando Resort is currently operating with limited capacity and new safety measures.
Trump says second stimulus checks could be 'way higher' than $1,200
President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.
Gov. DeSantis extends moratorium on foreclosures and evictions through September 1st
The governor has previously extended the ban twice, hours before it was set to expire, news outlets reported.
Norwegian extends cruise cancellations through Oct. 31
Cancellations extend beyond CDC no-sail order, which goes until Oct. 1.
Hundreds of thousands of Floridians late in paying electric bills after massive job losses, pandemic hit
While the overall number of customers late in making payments has shown some improvement from an initial peak of the crisis in April, utility officials told the Florida Public Service Commission that a challenge remains in getting in touch with many of the customers.
Second stimulus check details revealed: Who is eligible?
The GOP unveiled details for a second round of direct payments to American households on Monday, in legislation that has been dubbed the HEALS Act.
WATCH: Here's an inside look at Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom on reopening day
Hollywood Studios and Epcot reopen on Wednesday.
Walt Disney World begins reopening their parks this weekend, here's what you need to know before going
Things will look and feel a lot different upon reopening, as new safety measures are in place and several changes around the parks have been made.
Dress rehearsal performed for Disney cast members ahead of official reopening
Cast members were allowed to visit Magic Kingdom on Tuesday, as the park tested safety measures ahead of its official reopening.
Miami-Dade County orders closure of dine-in restaurants, gyms, and more due to surge in COVID-19 cases
Fourth of July weekend saw record-smashing daily increases in coronavirus cases statewide.
Florida unemployment claims up slightly last week
Florida’s 93,394 claims filed last week trailed only the 287,354 posted in California and the 124,283 in Georgia.
Visit Florida approves budget, but more money eyed
Last week, DeSantis said he would slash enough spending from the state’s proposed $93.2 billion budget to keep lawmakers from having to address a coronavirus-fueled loss in tax revenues before the November elections.
Only 47% of Americans are losing sleep over money despite pandemic: Study
For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.
'Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party' canceled amid coronavirus concerns, Disney says
They also announced that Disney H2O Glow Nights, a nighttime event at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, will also not take place for the remainder of 2020.
City of Melbourne will pay bills of struggling residents with federal funding
Right now, nearly 2 million Floridians are unemployed -- furloughed or laid off -- as the coronavirus crisis has crippled major industries of all types.
Report: Next stimulus package could include $4,000 vacation credit, second check
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
Florida businesses, restaurants not required to report coronavirus cases among employees, officials say
Florida businesses, including restaurants, are not required to report if its employees test positive for coronavirus and they do not have to shut down either.
Face masks, temperature checks: SeaWorld Orlando reopens with new safety measures
The parks have been shut down since March because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
'Star Wars' Stormtroopers now patrolling Disney Springs, enforcing social distancing protocol
Visitors are currently required to undergo temperature screenings, wear masks and abide by new physical distancing protocols, some of which are indicated by ground markings or physical barriers — and some of which are shouted at you by a couple of wisecracking Stormtroopers.