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COVID-19 and the Economy

Unemployment claims drop to 730,000; pandemic keeps layoffs high

Unemployment claims drop to 730,000; pandemic keeps layoffs high

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.

9 hours ago
Republicans rally solidly against Democrats' COVID-19 relief package

Republicans rally solidly against Democrats' COVID-19 relief package

Republicans are rallying solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.

9 hours ago
Lawsuits filed against auto insurers over excessive rates amid COVID-19 pandemic

Lawsuits filed against auto insurers over excessive rates amid COVID-19 pandemic

Class action lawsuits were filed in Nevada against 10 major auto insurance companies on Tuesday, contending that the companies charged excessive insurance premiums during the pandemic by failing to account for a drop in driving and crashes.

1 day ago
How will the pandemic impact the job market?

How will the pandemic impact the job market?

When the pandemic is over, how will it impact jobs and employment?

1 day ago
Amidst pandemic, their best-of-Florida boxes bring the farm to you

Amidst pandemic, their best-of-Florida boxes bring the farm to you

Jillian Childs and Cara Lantz put together subscription boxes that will go out to customers across the state and beyond – all full of items made in Florida.

2 days ago
Tampa city council weighs punishments for Ybor bars accused of ignoring COVID rules

Tampa city council weighs punishments for Ybor bars accused of ignoring COVID rules

Tampa City Council members heard the cases of two more bars and nightclubs accused of repeatedly violating COVID-19 safety guidelines.

3 days ago
COVID-19 relief: House Budget Committee OKs $1.9T bill containing $1,400 checks

COVID-19 relief: House Budget Committee OKs $1.9T bill containing $1,400 checks

Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.

3 days ago
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses

Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses

The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.

3 days ago
4 Ybor City bars may lose liquor license for allowing patrons to ignore mask mandate

4 Ybor City bars may lose liquor license for allowing patrons to ignore mask mandate

The city of Tampa says several bars in Ybor City continued allowing patrons inside without masks, despite an ordinance stating that everyone must wear a mask inside a business unless you are actively eating or drinking.

4 days ago
Six Flags planning to reopen all parks in 2021, hire thousands of seasonal workers

Six Flags planning to reopen all parks in 2021, hire thousands of seasonal workers

On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.

6 days ago
Carnival CEO predicts 'most, if not all' of cruise fleet will return to seas this year

Carnival CEO predicts 'most, if not all' of cruise fleet will return to seas this year

2 Carnival-owned cruise lines set to resume operations next month

6 days ago
US unemployment claims jump to 861,000 as layoffs stay high

US unemployment claims jump to 861,000 as layoffs stay high

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a steady drop in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.

February 18
IRS says all stimulus checks have been delivered. Here's what to do if you didn't get one

IRS says all stimulus checks have been delivered. Here's what to do if you didn't get one

Did you never receive a stimulus check? Here's what you need to do to claim your money:

February 17
Businesses banking on spring training hope die-hard fans turn out despite limited ballpark attendance

Businesses banking on spring training hope die-hard fans turn out despite limited ballpark attendance

Tourism officials are optimistic that spring training draws baseball fans to Clearwater that want to enjoy the city, not necessarily the game.

February 17
Biden extends mortgage relief, ban on home foreclosures through June 2021

Biden extends mortgage relief, ban on home foreclosures through June 2021

Certain mortgage protections that were put in place amid the pandemic, and were set to expire next month, have been extended through June.

February 16
House panel advances partial COVID-19 relief bill including $1,400 stimulus checks

House panel advances partial COVID-19 relief bill including $1,400 stimulus checks

The panel on Thursday evening approved its $940 billion piece of Biden's proposal on a 25-18 party-line vote

February 12
Unemployment claims dip to 793,000; layoffs remain high

Unemployment claims dip to 793,000; layoffs remain high

Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, lowering jobless claims to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections.

February 11
Stimulus checks: Democrats propose $1,400 payments as part of Biden's COVID-19 relief plan

Stimulus checks: Democrats propose $1,400 payments as part of Biden's COVID-19 relief plan

Democrats on a pivotal House panel on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that largely follows President Joe Biden's proposal for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.

February 8
$1,400 stimulus check update: When could you get your third payment?

$1,400 stimulus check update: When could you get your third payment?

Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.

February 8
Senate signals bipartisan support for more targeted $1,400 stimulus checks

Senate signals bipartisan support for more targeted $1,400 stimulus checks

The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check

February 5
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Retail hopes for big bounce-back as once become widespread

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Officials say vaccine surge is coming, but who will administer them?

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'Miracles happen': Couple plans wedding after surviving heart transplant, motorcycle crash

Florida Supreme Court rejects Hillsborough County's transportation tax hike

Florida Supreme Court rejects Hillsborough County's transportation tax hike

Senate parliamentarian rules minimum wage hike must be dropped from COVID relief bill

Senate parliamentarian rules minimum wage hike must be dropped from COVID relief bill

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Dad says money has been withdrawn from missing SF girl’s bank account

‘It tastes like candy’: 105-year-old woman beats COVID-19 on gin-soaked raisin diet

‘It tastes like candy’: 105-year-old woman beats COVID-19 on gin-soaked raisin diet

Did the Super Bowl cause a spike in Florida’s COVID-19 cases? Health experts say not yet

Did the Super Bowl cause a spike in Florida’s COVID-19 cases? Health experts say not yet

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US

Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot, French bulldogs stolen in Los Angeles; singer offering $500K reward

Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot, French bulldogs stolen in Los Angeles; singer offering $500K reward

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