3 days agoCoastal Georgia hard hit as Georgia unemployment rate hits recordWhile unemployment numbers are up everywhere, Coastal Georiga’s rate was higher than the state average, with Glynn and Chatham counties' rates above 16%.
3 days agoJax Chamber backs half-cent sales tax to fix aging Duval County schoolsThe Jax Chamber will put its influence behind making sure a half-cent sales tax referendum to fix Jacksonville's aging schools passes in November.
Florida’s state revenue takes hit in April amid pandemic lockdownState revenue was off $878.1 million in April from an earlier estimate as tourism and hospitality-related industries, along with car sales, were grounded by the coronavir...
Florida’s hurricane prep tax ‘holiday’ begins FridayStarting Friday, shoppers in Florida emerging from coronavirus stay-at-home orders can avoid paying sales taxes while putting together disaster-preparation stockpiles for...
Need help with the job hunt? CareerSource Northeast Florida now taking appointmentsFor anyone who doesn’t have internet access, or who needs one-on-one help, CareerSource Northeast Florida now has seven places in six local counties where you can find fr...
Debt and coronavirus push Hertz into bankruptcy protectionHertz has filed for bankruptcy protection, unable to withstand the coronavirus pandemic that has crippled global travel and with it, the heavily indebted 102-year-old car...
Consumer Reports unveils top sunscreens for 2020Consumer Reports just finished testing sunscreens, and the results show you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a lot of UV protection.
Still haven’t gotten your stimulus check? Some things you can check on in the meantimeImportant question: Have you gotten your stimulus check yet? The IRS started sending payments in April, but many are still waiting for theirs.
New jobless claims in Florida stabilize at triple pre-pandemic levelThe number of Floridians who filed new unemployment claims last week remained almost unchanged from the previous week, suggesting some stabilization in job losses as Flor...
Best online video game subscriptions to keep busy during pandemicEven without a console, Consumer Reports says, you can play fun games on your computer or phone.
