Weekly unemployment claims up in Florida, nation

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended its 'No Sail' order for cruise ships through October 31st.

2nd round of stimulus checks would be in relief bill: Mnuchin

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.

The Treasury Secretary says a potential coronavirus relief package will include another round of checks for Americans.

First-time unemployment claims drop in Florida

First-time unemployment claims drop in Florida

However, tourism, travel and retail companies continue to advise the state they are shedding workers.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 has a date

Amazon Prime Day pulled in over $7B in 2019

Amazon Prime Day pulled in over $7B in 2019

Universal Orlando extends nearly 5,400 furloughs, signaling slow recovery

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.

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 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.

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

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,

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

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.

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.