Florida ends restaurant capacity cap, moves to partial Phase 3 reopening
Just in time for the weekend, restaurants can operate at full capacity -- regardless of local government rules -- as Florida moves into a partial Phase 3 reopening.
Unemployment claims at 870,000 as fraud and backlogs cloud data
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
Polk County businesses rehiring employees laid off during COVID-19 pandemic
Employees that were laid off from Seamsong, Miller's Ale House in Lakeland and Cineopolis are returning to work.
Amazon Prime Day has a date
Amazon Prime Day pulled in over $7B in 2019
Bank shares tumble on reports of rampant money laundering
The financial sector was hit hard Monday following a report alleging that a number of banks have continued to profit from illicit dealings with disreputable people and criminal networks.
Dow plunges 900 points as election, coronavirus lockdown worries mount
U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.
If you didn’t file tax returns, the IRS may still owe you a $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
Walmart raising pay for 165,000 employees, some to $18-$30 an hour
On Thursday, the retail giant announced that it will be implementing a "team-based operating model" in Supercenters that includes new roles and skills training to serve customers and encourage career and pay growth for associates.
Regulator says bars, breweries will 'do a better job'
After many establishments were closed for months amid the coronavirus pandemic, Florida’s top business regulator believes bar and craft-brewery owners will do a better job this time of self-enforcing state safety restrictions.
Businesses see more customers return, but fewer employees coming back to work
These days, restaurants in the business of filling tables are also looking to fill jobs. One of those restaurants is the J.C. Sandwich Shop in Tampa.
Hobby Lobby raises minimum wage to $17 an hour for full-time employees
The pay increase will take effect on Oct. 1, 2020.
Amazon to hire additional 100,000 to keep up with online shopping surge
Amazon said it needs to fill roles at the 100 new warehouses, package sorting centers and other facilities it’s opening this month.
TikTok picks Oracle over Microsoft in Trump-forced sales bid
TikTok's owner has chosen Oracle over Microsoft as its preferred suitor to buy the popular video-sharing app, according to a source familiar with the deal.
Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
Mall owners Simon and Brookfield close to buying JC Penney out of bankruptcy
Mall owners Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners are close to a deal to buy J.C. Penney and keep the chain running.
USPS needs some holiday help; here's how to apply
If you're looking for a job, the U.S. Postal Service might be looking for you. The USPS in central Florida is hiring more than 1,000 employees ahead of the holiday season.
Even as hiring slows, American unemployment rate falls to 8.4%
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
Unemployment claims fall to 881,000 but layoffs remain elevated
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
Coronavirus pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
Gov. DeSantis takes stock of COVID-19's effect on Tampa Bay businesses
When will work from home end? How long until cruise ships set sail from our port? These are the questions many want answered. And today, Governor Ron DeSantis asked them of Tampa Bay leaders.