Economy

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces $150 million for infrastructure improvements

Gov. Ron DeSantis will make an announcement in Polk County.

$1,400 stimulus checks helped March retail sales soar 9.8%

Newly vaccinated and armed with $1,400 stimulus checks, Americans went on a spending spree last month, buying new clothes and going out to eat again.

With layoffs down and spending up, US rebound gains momentum

A much-awaited economic boom coming off the pandemic recession appeared to edge closer to reality Thursday with fresh data showing the pace of layoffs dwindling, consumer...

Economy

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces $150 million for infrastructure improvements

$1,400 stimulus checks helped March retail sales soar 9.8%

With layoffs down and spending up, US rebound gains momentum

15% of Americans worse off a year into pandemic, poll shows

Ready to buy a home? The trick is finding or affording one

US jobless claims up to 744K as virus still forces layoffs

#407Day: Here’s how you can support Orange County restaurants on Wednesday

Cocoa Beach set to OK $300M Westin luxury resort at International Palms site

Downtown Melbourne undergoing skyline-shaping growth boom, despite COVID-19 pandemic

UK economy ended 2020 better than previously thought

The economy is improving, so why are Americans feeling so down?

US jobless claims fall to 684,000, fewest since pandemic

Florida governor proposes $75M in federal funds to support workforce training initiative

Will the economy change much during the year's second half?

U.S. economy is 'on the brink' of a complete recovery, says Richmond Fed's Barkin

U.S. economy shrinks for first time in three years

Haven’t received your stimulus payment yet? Here’s what to do

Here’s how to track your third stimulus payment

Here’s when Wells Fargo and Chase bank customers can expect their stimulus payments

Pandemic prompts state to offer break on overdue traffic fines and other fees for low-income residents

Congress approves $1.9T virus relief bill with $1,400 stimulus checks

Orange County tourism taxes decline for first time since initial pandemic fallout

US jobless claims tick up to 745,000 as layoffs remain high

Under new proposal, here’s who would receive $1,400 direct payments

President Biden stands by $1,400 direct payments. Here’s where things stand

Here’s the latest on where things stand with new $1,400 direct payments

US House likely to vote on virus relief package, including $1,400 checks, by end of week

Florida unemployment below 19,000, lowest since pandemic began

Start your spending: Businesses hit by pandemic hope to see big boost during Daytona 500

US employers add just 49,000 jobs as unemployment falls to 6.3%

Without stimulus, employment might not reach pre-pandemic level until 2024

Indian economy shrinks 7.7% in fiscal 2020-21 amid pandemic

US economy shrank in 2020 for first time since Great Recession

Florida senators back plan to collect online taxes

Virus, economy swamp other priorities for US, poll shows

Another recession looms for UK economy as lockdowns bite

US unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as virus takes toll

Thanks to job training program, Orlando-area residents impacted by COVID-19 ready to re-enter workforce

Rosen Hotels & Resorts lays off hundreds more employees due to COVID-19

‘Payment status not available:’ You might not be getting your stimulus check after all

US loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly drop since spring

US unemployment claims slip to still-high 787,000

What pandemic? Downtown Orlando sees boom in residential high-rise construction

2020 holiday sales tick up as shoppers invest in their homes

Stimulus plan to help Florida entertainment industry amid calls for more help

Why Mayor Jerry Demings wants Orange County to resemble Epcot in 2050

US jobless claims remain high at 712,000 as coronavirus escalates

Disney to lay off thousands more workers as COVID-19 pandemic continues, new filing reveals

Orlando area holds more than $359 million in unclaimed property

These companies are hiring in Central Florida for the holidays

Businesses take another financial hit after Florida Classic game canceled

Oh so bad, but oh so good all at the same time: Whet your appetite with this quiz on fast food

For business owners with COVID, virus is just one struggle

Port Canaveral details steps for return of cruise ships

U.S. unemployment benefits fall to 709,000 as pandemic continues

UK economy bounces back in summer but faces wintry chills

Officials across U.S. give COVID-19 updates as new cases hit all-time high

Trump and Biden pause to mark Veterans Day

U.S. GDP booms at 33.1% rate in Q3, better than expected

IMF revises its global GDP forecast higher, but warns the economy 'remains prone to setbacks'

Some nursing home residents arent getting their stimulus checks. Heres why

854 new cases of COVID-19 reported as Florida enters full phase 1 of reopening

Heres how the coronavirus is affecting Central Floridas real estate market

How China could use this moment to charge ahead with its geopolitical agenda