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FIFA World Cup looks for 2026 host city: Orlando could be a top pick

FIFA World Cup looks for 2026 host city: Orlando could be a top pick

If Orlando was chosen, the move is expected to bring about $800 million worth of economic impact for the Central Florida area.

September 19, 2021 12:17pm EDT
Child Tax Credit payments begin hitting bank accounts: What you need to know

Child Tax Credit payments begin hitting bank accounts: What you need to know

Starting Thursday, qualifying American families could see at least $250 extra in their bank accounts for every child in the home. That money is set to be deposited each month over six months. 

July 16, 2021 5:32am EDT
Gas prices pass $3 per gallon in Florida, AAA reports

Gas prices pass $3 per gallon in Florida, AAA reports

The most expensive market in Florida is Panama City with a price of $3.14 per gallon reported.

July 12, 2021 12:30pm EDT
Mediation fails between Florida, CDC over cruise line lawsuit

Mediation fails between Florida, CDC over cruise line lawsuit

Governor DeSantis signed a law that imposes a fine of $5,000 for each customer asked to provide proof of vaccination.

June 3, 2021 3:01pm EDT
Florida to end $300 weekly federal unemployment payments

Florida to end $300 weekly federal unemployment payments

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity said that this will be effective starting June 26, 2021, as part of the DEO's ‘Return to Work’ initiative.

May 25, 2021 5:45am EDT
Norwegian Cruise Line announces plan for U.S. return to cruising

Norwegian Cruise Line announces plan for U.S. return to cruising

The cruise line also stated that the restart of cruising in the U.S. is dependent on receiving a ‘Conditional Sailing Certificate’ from the CDC.

May 24, 2021 9:55am EDT
Bank of America to raise minimum hourly wage to $25 by 2025

Bank of America to raise minimum hourly wage to $25 by 2025

Bank of America employees making less than $25 an hour can expect a pay raise in the next four years.

May 19, 2021 12:31pm EDT
Fla. Senate signs off on gambling deal; heads to House next

Fla. Senate signs off on gambling deal; heads to House next

In a nearly unanimous vote, the Florida Senate on Tuesday approved a gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida that would include allowing sports betting in the state.

May 18, 2021 5:05pm EDT
Pandemic relief: Florida offers $800-million to help pay past-due rent and utilities

Pandemic relief: Florida offers $800-million to help pay past-due rent and utilities

The Florida Department of Children and Families is looking to distribute more than $800 million in federal aid to help low-income renters economically affected by the coronavirus pandemic pay past-due rent and utilities.

May 18, 2021 1:30pm EDT
To get unemployment benefits, Floridians will again have to prove they've looked for jobs

To get unemployment benefits, Floridians will again have to prove they've looked for jobs

People in Florida’s unemployment system will have to show they looked for work on a weekly basis after Memorial Day, as the state pushes to get workers back on the job, particularly at restaurants.

May 12, 2021 4:47pm EDT
Will the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack affect Florida gas prices?

Will the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack affect Florida gas prices?

The attack reportedly forced the pipeline to temporarily halt all operations on a major pipeline that delivers roughly 45% of all fuel consumed on the East Coast.

May 10, 2021 7:46am EDT
SpaceX to launch 'DOGE-1' lunar mission next year

SpaceX to launch 'DOGE-1' lunar mission next year

The mission, slated to launch in the first quarter of 2022, is the first-ever commercial payload entirely funded by Dogecoin.

May 10, 2021 7:46am EDT
Dogecoin plunges during Elon Musk's 'SNL' gig

Dogecoin plunges during Elon Musk's 'SNL' gig

Cryptocurrency dropped in value following a mention in Musk's 'SNL' monologue.

May 9, 2021 10:56am EDT
Florida Senators introduce 'CRUISE Act' to revoke CDC's no-sail order

Florida Senators introduce 'CRUISE Act' to revoke CDC's no-sail order

The act would reportedly revoke the CDC's current no-sail order on cruises and require the agency to provide guidance for cruises to resume safely.

April 13, 2021 2:45pm EDT
Norwegian Cruises asks CDC to allow trips from US ports in July

Norwegian Cruises asks CDC to allow trips from US ports in July

Norwegian Cruise Line is asking the CDC for permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4th, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.

April 5, 2021 12:48pm EDT
Third round of stimulus checks include ‘plus-up’ payments to those eligible for more money, IRS says

Third round of stimulus checks include ‘plus-up’ payments to those eligible for more money, IRS says

The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.

April 5, 2021 12:11pm EDT
Could you receive a fourth stimulus check? Momentum grows for recurring payments

Could you receive a fourth stimulus check? Momentum grows for recurring payments

21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to send recurring checks as part of infrastructure bill.

March 31, 2021 5:30am EDT
Still no stimulus check? Use the 'Get My Payment' tool to track it

Still no stimulus check? Use the 'Get My Payment' tool to track it

You can the tool to track when your payment will be deposited or mailed.

March 26, 2021 8:10pm EDT
Florida senators to consider raising unemployment benefits

Florida senators to consider raising unemployment benefits

The state’s current maximum benefit is $275 a week, among the lowest amounts in the nation.

March 25, 2021 4:13pm EDT
Unemployment claims fall below 14,000, continuing downward trend

Unemployment claims fall below 14,000, continuing downward trend

The Department of Labor posted 684,000 new claims nationally last week, down 97,000 from the prior week.

March 25, 2021 4:09pm EDT
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