1st-time unemployment claims increase by 13 percent in Florida

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has paid $21.5 billion in state and federal unemployment benefits to 2.22 million claimants.

Schumer pledges quick delivery of $2,000 stimulus checks: 'We will get that done'

Senate Democrats plan to make another coronavirus relief package — including sending an additional stimulus payment to many Americans — one of their top priorities for the year once they assume control of the chamber.

What to do if you haven't received a stimulus check or the right amount

Since the last round of stimulus payments, family circumstances may have changed for a lot of Americans -- like having a child or getting married.

Florida Rep. Val Demings supports $2,000 stimulus checks

House Democrats have prepped a bill to provide for $2,000 payment checks. This bill will be on the floor late Monday.

Florida announces $28 million for COVID-19 relief employment

Funds will go towards coronavirus disaster relief in the form of temporary jobs, employment and training services, and supportive services.

Analysts: Florida's tourism to experience uptick in 2021

The outlooks posted Tuesday indicate the state could be back to 30 million visitors a quarter by the third quarter of 2021.

Florida unemployment claims drop as slow holiday season nears

The estimated unemployment claims in Florida were the lowest since before the pandemic forced businesses to shut down or scale back in March.

Legoland Florida hiring for theme park, hotel jobs

Legoland is looking to fill 35 different roles, both full-time and part-time, in departments ranging from entertainment to operations to, hotel services, security, retail and even water park lifeguards.

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.

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.