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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.