What's next for more than 50,000 Florida homeowners dropped by insurance
With state approval, three Florida companies will drop home insurance policies for more than 50,000 homeowners just as hurricane season starts. Insurance experts said roofing schemes, more hurricane claims, and lawsuits are all to blame.
With state approval, three Florida companies will drop home insurance policies for more than 50,000 homeowners just as hurricane season starts. Insurance experts said roofing schemes, more hurricane claims, and lawsuits are all to blame.
Consultant suggests 775% increase for Polk development fees, frozen since 2008
It may cost individuals more to buy a new home in Polk County if commissioners follow the recommendation of a consultant’s new report, which suggests the county raise its development fees by a whopping 775 percent.
It may cost individuals more to buy a new home in Polk County if commissioners follow the recommendation of a consultant’s new report, which suggests the county raise its development fees by a whopping 775 percent.
‘This sucker’s quick’: Biden test drives electric Ford F-150 pickup truck
Biden made a surprise visit to a Ford race track to test the company’s brand new all-electric pickup truck in an effort to make a case for a zero-emission future.
Biden made a surprise visit to a Ford race track to test the company’s brand new all-electric pickup truck in an effort to make a case for a zero-emission future.
US housing market booms as buyers enter bidding wars amid low supply
“The housing market is hot. Very hot,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told FOX Television Stations. But Yun predicts that things could soon cool down.
“The housing market is hot. Very hot,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told FOX Television Stations. But Yun predicts that things could soon cool down.
'Her future is brighter': Parents welcome coronavirus tax credit
At the YMCA Preschool Academy in Lealman, news of the $300-per-child monthly payment comes as good news to many parents. The temporary government benefit will cover nearly 90 percent of the children in the U.S.
At the YMCA Preschool Academy in Lealman, news of the $300-per-child monthly payment comes as good news to many parents. The temporary government benefit will cover nearly 90 percent of the children in the U.S.
AT&T signs deal to merge WarnerMedia operations with rival Discovery
AT&T will combine its media operations that include CNN HBO, TNT and TBS in a $43 billion deal with Discovery, which owns networks like Food Network and HGTV. The deal is expected to close by the middle of 2022.
AT&T will combine its media operations that include CNN HBO, TNT and TBS in a $43 billion deal with Discovery, which owns networks like Food Network and HGTV. The deal is expected to close by the middle of 2022.
Monthly child tax credit payments to begin July 15, officials say
Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.
Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.
LIST: Stores not requiring masks for fully vaccinated individuals
There are still many stores that have not updated their mask policy, despite the change in CDC guidance.
There are still many stores that have not updated their mask policy, despite the change in CDC guidance.
Target no longer requiring masks for vaccinated customers, employees
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Tax Day is May 17: Last-minute tips and what to know about filing late
May 17 is the deadline to file 2020 tax returns. You can request an extension, but those who owe taxes to the federal government must still pay on May 17.
May 17 is the deadline to file 2020 tax returns. You can request an extension, but those who owe taxes to the federal government must still pay on May 17.
Real estate returning to normal: Open houses are actually open again
Realtor Colin Humber did something Sunday he hasn’t done in nearly a year-and-a-half; he hosted an open house.
Realtor Colin Humber did something Sunday he hasn’t done in nearly a year-and-a-half; he hosted an open house.
Red Lobster seeking 'Chief Biscuit Officer' in new sweepstakes
The position comes with perks including $1,000 in rewards gift cards and VIP status at a Red Lobster restaurant.
The position comes with perks including $1,000 in rewards gift cards and VIP status at a Red Lobster restaurant.
The May 17 tax deadline is coming up: Here's everything you need to know
Americans have just a few more days to file their 2020 tax returns — or risk facing a financial penalty.
Americans have just a few more days to file their 2020 tax returns — or risk facing a financial penalty.
Publix brings back free cookies for kids at store bakeries
Kids will once again be able to get a free cookie from the Publix bakery. The supermarket chain confirmed that their free kids cookie program has been reinstated after suspending all food handouts in stores at the beginning of the pandemic.
Kids will once again be able to get a free cookie from the Publix bakery. The supermarket chain confirmed that their free kids cookie program has been reinstated after suspending all food handouts in stores at the beginning of the pandemic.
Florida's unemployment overhaul won't help those who fell victim to current system's failings
The Florida Legislature passed legislation to build a new and more efficient cloud-based unemployment benefits system. But that won’t help people who lost work during the pandemic and still can’t get benefits because of continuing issues with the existing system known as Connect.
The Florida Legislature passed legislation to build a new and more efficient cloud-based unemployment benefits system. But that won’t help people who lost work during the pandemic and still can’t get benefits because of continuing issues with the existing system known as Connect.
Newly unemployed must submit previously abandoned work-search requirement
Anyone receiving unemployment benefits in Florida should get ready for a major rule change on June 1. New applicants must also apply for five jobs per week to get unemployment payments.
Anyone receiving unemployment benefits in Florida should get ready for a major rule change on June 1. New applicants must also apply for five jobs per week to get unemployment payments.
Hand sanitizer recall: FDA says Medically Minded brand found to contain methanol
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a bulletin on Thursday warning consumers of a potentially lethal batch of hand sanitizer which was found to contain methanol.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a bulletin on Thursday warning consumers of a potentially lethal batch of hand sanitizer which was found to contain methanol.
College students can tap into $36B in emergency funds from Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Colonial Pipeline restores full service, return to normal will take ‘several days’
Colonial Pipeline said Thursday is has resumed full operations along its pipeline system on the East Coast, but said it will take “several days” for its supply chain to return to normal. President Joe Biden warned gas stations not to engage in price gouging.
Colonial Pipeline said Thursday is has resumed full operations along its pipeline system on the East Coast, but said it will take “several days” for its supply chain to return to normal. President Joe Biden warned gas stations not to engage in price gouging.
McDonald’s raising US workers’ pay in 650 company-owned stores
McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.
McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.