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.

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.

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.

Will Americans get a second $1,200 stimulus check? What we know

The fate of a second stimulus check was thrown into uncertainty last week when White House officials and Democratic leaders missed a self-imposed deadline to cut a deal on another round of emergency coronavirus aid.

US adds 1.8 million jobs in July, a dip from previous months

The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is stalling hiring and slowing an economic rebound.

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.

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.