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.

IRS to issue coronavirus stimulus payments on prepaid debit card

The IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department will begin sending economic stimulus payments on preloaded debit cards this week, the Trump administration said on Monday.

Businesses are open but consumer still slow to return
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Florida is now in the first full phase of reopening. While many businesses are welcoming patrons back, owners say it has been a slow go to get people to come back.

Problems with rehiring staff
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Businesses are reopening but some are having a hard time getting staff to return.

Petition to fix unemployment system
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Unemployment numbers continue to rise nationwide. A petition in Florida is demanding that Gov. Ron DeSantis fix problems with the state's troubled system.

Time running out on eviction and foreclosure protection
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A statewide ban on foreclosures and evictions is about to expire in Florida. The governor issued the order in early April as many were left unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Small business struggles
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Some small businesses were just starting to get off the ground, and then, the pandemic dealt a crushing blow.