Business

The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 21,780 new unemployment applications were filed in Florida during the week that ended Dec. 12, down 25 percent from a revised projection for the previous week.

The Canadian government recently announced an extended closure of the land border it shares with the U.S. and a motel owner in Hollywood who caters to Quebecois is preparing for a much slower season.

Heavy rains that lingered weeks after the official end of the wet season left farmers struggling with flooded fields and meager crops.

First-time unemployment claims dropped more than 30 percent last week in Florida, as the state approaches a holiday period that is anticipated to have slow retail sales and reduced travel because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CEO Bob Chapek said the decision had been driven by an increased demand for tickets.

Cruise lines have halted operations in Florida and nationwide for the rest of 2020 because of the possible spread of COVID-19 on ships.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought Florida’s tourism industry almost to a halt. But the agency in charge of marketing the state is making a pitch to visitors near and far.

Justices turned down an appeal by Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon, who went to the Supreme Court after a divided panel of the 4th District Court of Appeal ruled in favor of Airbnb, Tripadvisor and HomeAway.

Bars have been open in Florida since September. Since, the University of Florida had to cancel its game against LSU, and the coronavirus pandemic continues to be prevalent in Gainesville.

It had originally planned cruises out of Port Canaveral and Miami.