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:
AOC pushes back after Biden dismisses progressives' plan to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Biden after he shot down a proposal from progressive Democrats to eliminate $50,000 in student loan debt, saying the president's arguments against acting unilaterally on the matter "just don't hold water."
Florida professor warns against investments based on social media
The recent Gamestop mania may be over but there is a growing number of rookie investors relying on social media and meme stocks to get started investing.
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.
Just days left to apply for Orange County's Eviction Diversion Program
The program will reportedly be replaced with a Rental Assistance Program.
More businesses in Orlando could start selling liquor
The bill was approved by Orange County delegates. It must now be approved by state lawmakers.
Here's how Trump's acquittal could affect Biden's stimulus checks
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she hopes the package is approved "by the end of February" as the March 14 expiration on unemployment aid looms.
2021 tax filing season fast facts
Tax season officially began on Friday and it is shaping up to be another hectic year for taxpayers, preparers and the IRS.
Did you get the right stimulus check amount? Why you need to know before filing your tax return
Americans who have not received their coronavirus stimulus check payments, or who received the incorrect amount, have an opportunity to claim the missing money now that the 2020 tax season is officially underway.
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
AOC says Biden 'needs' to be pushed on erasing $50,000 in student loan debt
AOC says Biden 'needs' to be pushed on erasing $50,000 in student loan debt: 'We cannot take no for an answer'
Gov. DeSantis angry over reports White House mulling new travel restrictions
The White House is reportedly exploring new travel restrictions amid a rise in the United Kingdom variant of the coronavirus. Florida has more cases of that variant than any other state. Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled he is opposed to the idea, calling it a political attack not based on science.
Pandemic drives many to seek training for new job opportunities
Technical schools are making a play to recruit new students. A commercial from the Aviation Institute of Maintenance says “The average salary of aircraft technicians in Orlando is over $76,000.”
Unemployment claims in Florida dropped about 75 percent last week
Some 17,621 Floridians applied for unemployment benefits last week, a drop from the previous week’s 69,140 new claims.
Who is eligible for a third stimulus check under the latest COVID-19 relief proposal?
Adults dependents, including college students, may be eligible for the money.
Florida jobless claims plummet as travel concerns remain
The U.S. Travel Association reported Tuesday that four in 10 jobs lost nationally over the past year were in the leisure and hospitality industries.
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.
House Dems propose cutting off $1,400 stimulus checks to families earning over $200,000
The proposal keeps existing income limits for the money in place.
Bucs' Super Bowl merchandise hits the shelves at Florida stores
The store got the championship swag for both teams a couple of days ago so they could be ready no matter who won the Super Bowl.
Democrats set to introduce bill that provides $3,600 per child for some families: report
Democrats are moving to fast-track Biden's pandemic relief plan.