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.

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.

City of Melbourne will pay bills of struggling residents with federal funding

Right now, nearly 2 million Floridians are unemployed -- furloughed or laid off -- as the coronavirus crisis has crippled major industries of all types.

Supporting local black-owned businesses
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One way to help local restaurants during protests is to order a meal on location.

'Star Wars' Stormtroopers now patrolling Disney Springs, enforcing social distancing protocol

Visitors are currently required to undergo temperature screenings, wear masks and abide by new physical distancing protocols, some of which are indicated by ground markings or physical barriers — and some of which are shouted at you by a couple of wisecracking Stormtroopers.

SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, Discovery Cove to reopen on June 11th

Each park will have its own safety guidelines, which include cleaning and sanitizing, physical distancing, face-covering requirements, and temperature screening. 

Busch Gardens, Adventure Island theme parks to reopen June 11

After being closed for nearly three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island will reopen to the public next week.

Orange County tourist tax revenue tanks
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The coronavirus has caused a staggering drop in tourist tax dollars in Orange County.

Florida to begin Phase 2 or reopening
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Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that 64 Florida counties will enter phase two of reopening on Friday.

Crowds pack businesses on Space Coast
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Even though Wednesday's launch did not happen, the amount of people visiting the coast was a boost to the local economy.

Milk deliveries making a comeback due to COVID-19
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Due to people staying home because of the coronavirus pandemic, milk deliveries are making a comeback after a decades-long absence.

Floridians could get 13 more weeks of unemployment under new federal program

PEUC provides up to 13 weeks of additional unemployment benefits to individuals who previously collected state or federal unemployment compensation (UC) but exhausted those benefits.

Here's what to expect when Universal Orlando reopens with new safety measures on June 5

When the theme parks at Universal Orlando Resort reopen to the public on June 5, guests must follow new safety protocols, including wearing masks, getting their temperature checked upon entry and observing social distancing.

Breach at Florida’s unemployment system may have exposed personal data

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) on Thursday announced a data breach in the state's unemployment system that may have exposed the personal information of those applying for reemployment assistance.

Should small business owner consider bankruptcy?
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Small business owners have struggled during the coronavirus pandemic. In uncertain times, many owners might consider filing for bankruptcy.