Florida tourism marketing plan ramped up
Most of Florida's tourist attractions are seeing steep losses, but Visit Florida is trying to ramp up business, encouraging state residents to take a "staycation."
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Florida is still grappling with a troubled unemployment system.
'The system just totally broke': Governor DeSantis to address unemployment system on Monday
Governor DeSantis said there will be an investigation of how the state paid $77 million to set up the CONNECT system, which went live in 2013.
Restaurants, retail stores across Florida to start reopening on Monday as phase one begins
Phase one of reopening Florida will allow restaurants and retail stores to reopen with limited capacity.
Travel changes amid coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has crippled the travel industry. As counties gradually reopen their economies, many companies are changing how they operate.
Getting federal unemployment money
While a lot of people are beginning to receive unemployment money from the State of Florida, some are still struggling to receive federal funds.
E-cigarette companies pivot business model
E-cigarette companies are transitioning from making vaping products to hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gas prices drop across Florida
Gas prices have fallen below $2 a gallon across Florida. The demand on gas is down 70 percent due to the coronavirus stay-at-home order.
State overpays woman on unemployment claim
The number of unemployed in Florida has overwhelmed the system. As of Tuesday, nearly two million claims had been filed with 80 percent processed and almost 50 percent paid. FOX 35 News spoke with one woman who said she was overpaid by the state.
Florida unemployment system will be unavailable nightly for maintenance
The Florida DEO will conduct nightly maintenance to its online unemployment system to process claims and payments faster.
Some waiting on Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance will need to reapply, Florida DEO says
Some Florida residents waiting to receive Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance will need to reapply and then wait for DEO to contact you for more information.
Still waiting on your stimulus check? Here's when the next round of payments will go out
Another round of direct deposits are expected this week.
Eligibility for unemployment benefits
The State of Florida has paid out nearly 50 percent of all unemployment claims, but many still do not have their claims processed or have discovered it has been denied.
Single mom struggling with unemployment
A single mom is struggling to make ends meet after being forced out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Burlinesses waiting to see if Florida will reopen this week
Florida's stay at home order is scheduled to end on Thursday, but it remains unclear if the state will extend the order.
Freezers are the new hot item during COVID-19 pandemic
Freezers are becoming harder to find during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reopen Florida Task Force meets on Monday
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says reopening the state will be slow, methodical and data-driven.
Small business loan program plagued by outages, delays as second wave of aid begins
E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.
Florida's unemployment website is back up but some are still experiencing issues
Governor Ron DeSantis said that he hopes to have an update on the system that has lagged behind other states when it comes to paying out benefits.
IRS enhances 'Get My Payment' online application to help taxpayers
The IRS said the ‘Get My Payment’ tool has been enhanced and will help even more taxpayers. Those who haven’t received a payment date yet are urged to use the tool again for the latest information on when it they will receive it.