Weekly unemployment claims up in Florida, nation
Florida received an estimated 44,795 first-time unemployment claims during the week that ended October 10th, up from 42,306 in the prior week.
Union: 8,800 part-time Disney employees laid off as parks struggle
However, the union also announced that they have come to an agreement with Disney that there will be no permanent layoffs.
Central Florida Golden Corral franchise files for bankruptcy
So far in Florida, only the location in celebration is open for business - with plenty of safety and hygiene upgrades. The owner said he plans to have six of them open by the end of October and ten of them open by the end of the year.
Cruise line association says all passengers, crew will need COVID-19 tests before boarding
The new testing rule is 'effective immediately worldwide,' said a CLIA exec.
Norwegian Cruise Line suspending all sailings until December
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended its 'No Sail' order for cruise ships through October 31st.
Disney employee starts food pantry for thousands of coworkers laid off, furloughed amid coronavirus
'No cast member goes hungry'
Florida’s eviction moratorium has expired, now what?
Some renters are still protected under the CDC eviction order.
2nd round of stimulus checks would be in relief bill: Mnuchin
The Treasury Secretary says a potential coronavirus relief package will include another round of checks for Americans.
First-time unemployment claims drop in Florida
However, tourism, travel and retail companies continue to advise the state they are shedding workers.
Report: Grocery stores stock up in case of a second COVID-19 wave
This is not only good news for consumers but also grocery store chains that had to deal with bare shelves earlier this year.
Florida lawmakers call for DeSantis to fix unemployment system
The lawmakers said that it is time to take action since funds are continuing to run out for unemployment claims.
COVID-19 could keep snowbirds away from Florida, here's why
According to a survey published by the Canadian government in 2018, Canadians spend about 6.5 billion in Florida every year.
Unemployment claims in Florida down but economic 'fog' continues
The state numbers are well off a peak in April when more than 900,000 claims were filed during a two-week period.
Amazon Prime Day has a date
Amazon Prime Day pulled in over $7B in 2019
Universal Orlando extends nearly 5,400 furloughs, signaling slow recovery
Universal Orlando Resort began to furlough employees in May after paying employees for several weeks following the shut down of their parks in March.
SeaWorld lays off nearly 1,900 employees at Orlando parks, report says
SeaWorld operates a dozen parks across five states.
Bars can reopen at 50 percent capacity in Florida starting Monday
Bars were ordered to shut down after phase two of reopening took effect in Florida in June. The decision was made after a spike in COVID-19 cases statewide, with many tracing back to residents visiting bars.
Florida to start paying extra $300 in federal aid to unemployed individuals
Not knowing where your next paycheck is going to come from is never easy, but for unemployed Floridians, the good news is that help is on the way starting this week,
Could Americans still receive a second stimulus check? Everything we know
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
Florida could look at U.S. Department of Labor loan to cover unemployment benefits
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday the loan idea is under review.