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
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
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.
Florida could look at U.S. Department of Labor loan to cover unemployment benefits
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday the loan idea is under review.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday the loan idea is under review.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Report: Revenue at Universal parks plummeted 94 percent during COVID-19 pandemic
Universal Orlando Resort is currently operating with limited capacity and new safety measures.
Universal Orlando Resort is currently operating with limited capacity and new safety measures.
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.
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.
Gov. DeSantis extends moratorium on foreclosures and evictions through September 1st
The governor has previously extended the ban twice, hours before it was set to expire, news outlets reported.
The governor has previously extended the ban twice, hours before it was set to expire, news outlets reported.
Norwegian extends cruise cancellations through Oct. 31
Cancellations extend beyond CDC no-sail order, which goes until Oct. 1.
Cancellations extend beyond CDC no-sail order, which goes until Oct. 1.
Hundreds of thousands of Floridians late in paying electric bills after massive job losses, pandemic hit
While the overall number of customers late in making payments has shown some improvement from an initial peak of the crisis in April, utility officials told the Florida Public Service Commission that a challenge remains in getting in touch with many of the customers.
While the overall number of customers late in making payments has shown some improvement from an initial peak of the crisis in April, utility officials told the Florida Public Service Commission that a challenge remains in getting in touch with many of the customers.
Second stimulus check details revealed: Who is eligible?
The GOP unveiled details for a second round of direct payments to American households on Monday, in legislation that has been dubbed the HEALS Act.
The GOP unveiled details for a second round of direct payments to American households on Monday, in legislation that has been dubbed the HEALS Act.
WATCH: Here's an inside look at Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom on reopening day
Hollywood Studios and Epcot reopen on Wednesday.
Hollywood Studios and Epcot reopen on Wednesday.
Walt Disney World begins reopening their parks this weekend, here's what you need to know before going
Things will look and feel a lot different upon reopening, as new safety measures are in place and several changes around the parks have been made.
Things will look and feel a lot different upon reopening, as new safety measures are in place and several changes around the parks have been made.
Dress rehearsal performed for Disney cast members ahead of official reopening
Cast members were allowed to visit Magic Kingdom on Tuesday, as the park tested safety measures ahead of its official reopening.
Cast members were allowed to visit Magic Kingdom on Tuesday, as the park tested safety measures ahead of its official reopening.
Miami-Dade County orders closure of dine-in restaurants, gyms, and more due to surge in COVID-19 cases
Fourth of July weekend saw record-smashing daily increases in coronavirus cases statewide.
Fourth of July weekend saw record-smashing daily increases in coronavirus cases statewide.
Florida unemployment claims up slightly last week
Florida’s 93,394 claims filed last week trailed only the 287,354 posted in California and the 124,283 in Georgia.
Florida’s 93,394 claims filed last week trailed only the 287,354 posted in California and the 124,283 in Georgia.
Visit Florida approves budget, but more money eyed
Last week, DeSantis said he would slash enough spending from the state’s proposed $93.2 billion budget to keep lawmakers from having to address a coronavirus-fueled loss in tax revenues before the November elections.
Last week, DeSantis said he would slash enough spending from the state’s proposed $93.2 billion budget to keep lawmakers from having to address a coronavirus-fueled loss in tax revenues before the November elections.
Only 47% of Americans are losing sleep over money despite pandemic: Study
For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.
For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.