US private sector lost 2.7M jobs in May
Private employers slashed 2.7 million jobs in May as the coronavirus-induced lockdown devastated the U.S. economy and labor market, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday.
Coronavirus could cause multitrillion-dollar decline in US economic output, new report shows
CBO expects a 'significant markdown' in GDP over the coming decade.
Small business owners can now apply for PPP loan forgiveness: Everything to know
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.
Struggling to pay your mortgage? Credible CEO on 3 tips homeowners need to know
As the coronavirus pandemic cuts deep into Americans’ finances, millions of homeowners throughout the country are struggling to pay — or skipping entirely — their mortgage payments.
Bay Area economy showing signs of recovery, but long way to go
When asked how he would characterize Tampa’s economic status in this moment, Craig Richard was quick to respond.
Nurses protest potential layoffs as hospitals cope with costs of pandemic
Dozens of nurses across Tampa Bay protested Friday what they fear are potential furloughs or layoffs, while shining a light on an issue healthcare workers are experiencing across the country.
US economy shrank at 5% annual rate in Q1
It was the biggest quarterly decline in more than a decade, since an 8.4% fall in 2008 during the depths of the financial crisis.
Tampa re-ups fund to help small businesses
The city of Tampa is expanding access to its coronavirus relief grant for small businesses.
From makeup to shoes, shopping for high-touch products sees drastic changes
Retailers and customers are changing the ways of shopping, especially for items that will be touched by multiple customers before going out the door, which includes everything from electronics to shoes.
Tampa grant money keeping residents, small businesses afloat as city begins to reopen
Barbecue boats are like barbecue sundaes because there are layers of barbecue goodies. It’s a specialty at Sarges Smokehouse BBQ in Tampa, where owner Ken Sebourn is doing his best to keep his business afloat.
Online sales surge in the midst of the pandemic
Between February and April, consumers ditched the shopping cart and used their keyboards and computer mouses to make purchases online.
Nearly 39 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Facebook will begin allowing some employees to work from home permanently
Speaking from an internal staff meeting that was livestreamed on his Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will allow some of its employees to work from home permanently.
Coronavirus has most Americans wanting to watch new movies at home
A survey found that 70% would rather watch new feature film at home over a movie theater, thanks to COVID-19.
Coronavirus causes mortgage concerns, but many Americans did not need to pause payments
More than 4 million Americans have entered into forbearance agreements.
Left out of reopening plan, bar owners hit streets in protest
Bar owners and employees protested throughout the Tampa Bay area Wednesday, demanding Governor Ron DeSantis allow them to reopen.
Stadiums consider spaced seating, face masks, social distancing signage to help fans return
While fans anxiously await the comeback of professional sports, one Tampa-based company is preparing to make it happen.
Where’s my stimulus check? IRS adds phone operators to answer relief payment questions
The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their stimulus checks.
Bay Area rental owners await word from state as Panhandle counties get green light
Eight Panhandle counties have been cleared by Tallahassee to resume vacation rentals with some coronavirus restrictions. With the holiday weekend looming, Bay Area owners are hoping for the same good news soon -- but not every local county has submitted a plan.
DeSantis defends DEO, says nearly 400,000 jobless claims had errors, were duplicates
Armed with charts he hoped would quiet the debate, the governor insisted those not paid had claims legitimately thrown out.