Smaller attractions in Orlando bouncing back
Some businesses in the shadow of some of Orlando's larger theme parks are beginning to show signs of bouncing back after the coronavirus pandemic.
Some businesses in the shadow of some of Orlando's larger theme parks are beginning to show signs of bouncing back after the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
SeaWorld lays off nearly 1,900 employees at Orlando parks, report says
SeaWorld operates a dozen parks across five states.
SeaWorld operates a dozen parks across five states.
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.
New coffee shop opens in Leesburg in face of pandemic
Business is brewing in Leesburg as a coffee shop opens for business amid a pandemic
Business is brewing in Leesburg as a coffee shop opens for business amid a pandemic
Bar owners discuss reopening plans with state leaders
Bar owners from across Florida met with state leaders on Friday to discuss reopening plans. It has been suggested that bars open at 25 percent capacity and close by 10 p.m.
Bar owners from across Florida met with state leaders on Friday to discuss reopening plans. It has been suggested that bars open at 25 percent capacity and close by 10 p.m.
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.
Central Florida man wins $1 million from scratch-off game, lottery officials say
He chose to accept the winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $790,000, the winnings report showed.
He chose to accept the winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $790,000, the winnings report showed.
Next coronavirus stimulus package could include $5,000 advance of child tax credit
Families are normally entitled up to $2,000 annually in refundable tax credits per each child.
Families are normally entitled up to $2,000 annually in refundable tax credits per each child.