The Florida Unemployment system has inundated with claims. Hundreds of thousands of applications for unemployment are being filed due to massive layoffs and reductions from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is hiring people to meet the demand. Still, long wait times…
Read More Unemployment In Florida- Not As Easy As You Think
Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Newspapers are feeling the pain of reduced ad-revenues and lost circulation. The Tampa Bay Times, today, announced that they will cut 5-days of printing from the normal 7-days per-week. According to Poynter, the Times will only have a…
Read More Newspapers Struggling- Tampa Bay Times Cuts 5- Days Of Printing, Gannett Moves To Furloughs
As our country, like many others, have succumbed to the COVID-19 Pandemic, our lawmakers came to the rescue with the CARES Act. The largest stimulus package in the history of the United States, and very much needed for small businesses, families, and independent contractors. The…
Read More This Should Really Piss You Off
The company, which is owned by parent Carnival Cruise Lines, said they have over 1,800 people on board this ship. They are reporting that 53 passengers and 85 crew members are showing symptoms of COVID-19. The company said in a statement that “four older guests have passed…
Read More Four passengers died aboard Holland America’s “Zaandam” cruise ship, docking in Fort Lauderdale after Chile said “No Way”
Yes, they passed the bill, that will attempt to stabilize the economy for many small businesses and American families. The bill now moves to President Trump’s desk for the sign and drive. Let’s hope that the IRS, SBA, and State Governments are prepared for the…
Read More House Approves $2 Trillion Coronavirus Package, Goes To President For Signing
The House is set to vote on the CARES Act today. Let’s hope Rep. Tom Massie (Rep-K.Y) gets his act together quickly. Anyhow, here is the link to over 880 pages of whats supposed to help American’s crawl out of the COVID-19 pandemic, at least…
Read More Have Some Free Time? You Should Read The Stimulus Package, aka CARES ACT
By Brian Burns Mexican protesters shut down a US southern border crossing over fears that untested American travelers will spread coronavirus. Donning face mask and holding signs telling American Citizens to “Stay At Home!” Really? Xenophobes! (Only kidding, they want to protect and preserve their…
Read More Now, Ain’t This Some Shit- Mexicans Warn US Citizens “Stay At Home!”
By Brian Burns The safer-at-home order is happening in Hillsborough County. Beginning tomorrow, Friday, March 27th at 10 PM, this order will be in effect. Note, this is not a curfew, but rather a stay at home order. “This is about messaging, I think that…
Read More Hillsborough Emergency Policy Group Implements Stay At Home 24/7
We must pay attention now folks and vote accordingly in November. The stimulus package meant to help all American families, small businesses, and the healthcare industry, still has no vote and has hit another snag. Ridiculous doesn’t begin to explain what is happening right now.…
Read More $2 Trillion Dollar Stimulus Package, Still No Vote
President Donald Trump approved Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ request to have a major disaster declared in the state due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order provides Florida with additional federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local efforts in combatting the virus and caring for those who fall ill. Check…
Read More President Trump Declares Major Disaster In Florida Due to COVID-19