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.
IRS paying interest on tax refunds
If you haven't received your tax refund from the IRS, the wait may be worth it. The federal agency is paying interest on the cashback.
If you haven't received your tax refund from the IRS, the wait may be worth it. The federal agency is paying interest on the cashback.
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.
July 15 tax filing deadline: A look at IRS penalties
The postponed tax season deadline is July 15, which means some last-minute filers need to take action in order to avoid being penalized by the IRS.
The postponed tax season deadline is July 15, which means some last-minute filers need to take action in order to avoid being penalized by the IRS.
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.
UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management tops university ranking
A University of Central Florida program has been ranked as the premier in the country and one of the premier in the world.
A University of Central Florida program has been ranked as the premier in the country and one of the premier in the world.
Bars hit hard by coronavirus pandemic
As coronavirus cases continue to rise in Florida, bars remain closed. It is not yet clear if many of these establishments that were hit hard by the first shutdown can survive a second closure.
As coronavirus cases continue to rise in Florida, bars remain closed. It is not yet clear if many of these establishments that were hit hard by the first shutdown can survive a second closure.
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.
What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
Luxury apartment tower to open soon in Melbourne
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Downtown Melbourne could see a new luxury apartment tower.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Downtown Melbourne could see a new luxury apartment tower.
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.