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Many out-of-work Americans counting on receiving an extra $600 a week through the end of July may be surprised to discover that benefit will disappear nearly a week earlier than they expected. The additional $600 in weekly jobless benefits provided by … (Read More)
The extraordinary safety net that has buoyed financially stressed Americans during the coronavirus pandemic is starting to fray.In the coming weeks, the jobless will likely no longer receive an extra $600 in their weekly unemployment checks. Many tenants who don’t … (Read More)
More Americans are eligible to withdraw money from their retirement plans if they have been affected by COVID-19, according to the IRS.The Internal Revenue Service announced Friday […]
PANAMA CITY — From barbecue and burgers to seafood, Southern cooking and sweets, Black restaurant owners are serving generous helpings of goodness in Bay County.Residents can show their support by frequenting the local businesses, ensuring they can continue to provide … (Read More)
Guglielmo opens restaurant in Village of Grand Panama
New venue hosts Father’s Day weekend festivities
New venue hosts Father’s Day weekend festivities
UPDATED: J.C. Penney updated its closings list again Wednesday and now has 136 locations listed. The story originally noted liquidation sales would start at 137 stores.Going-out-of-business sales at 136 closing J.C. Penney stores begin Wednesday, the department […]
The millions of Americans who have filed for unemployment since the pandemic walloped the economy in March face an unwelcome surprise next month.While the CARES Act directed an extra $600 a week in jobless benefits to help out-of-work Americans weather business shutdowns, … (Read More)
Target said Wednesday that it is raising its minimum wage for U.S. hourly workers to $15 beginning July 5.The increase is for all U.S. hourly full-time and part-time team members at stores, distribution centers and headquarters locations, the company said, noting … (Read More)
Event promotes happiness, health, balanced lifestyle
Sam’s Club is rolling out curbside pickup to its nearly 600 clubs nationwide.The new service, which will be free for plus-level members, is expected to be available by the end of June, the retailer announced Thursday.On-demand shopping for delivery and … (Read More)
Starbucks will close up to 400 company-owned locations over the next 18 months while also speeding up the expansion of “convenience-led formats” such as curbside pickup, drive-thru and mobile-only pickup locations.The Seattle-based coffee giant says the moves are being driven by … (Read More)
Seven in 10 Americans say the COVID- 19 pandemic will affect their retirement, with many dipping into their nest eggs, scaling back contributions and planning to work longer, a new survey shows.”The impact to Americans’ retirement accounts is bigger than … (Read More)
The Florida daredevil said he has hopes of eventually launching a national tour of his “Daredevil Rally” drive-in show.
The Florida daredevil said he has hopes of eventually launching a national tour of his “Daredevil Rally” drive-in show.
Guglielmo opens restaurant in Village of Grand Panama
PANAMA CITY BEACH — The fifth annual Florida Jeep Jam is gearing up for Father’s Day weekend.The annual event for Jeep enthusiasts features special events and vendors, as well as supporting local charities. The pre-party begins at 6:30 p.m. June … (Read More)
Usually around late summer, car dealerships begin trotting out the first batch of new models.This year you’ll have to wait.With the coronavirus pandemic slamming the auto industry, certain 2021 vehicles will arrive late as automakers have put the brakes on … (Read More)
As the coasts reopen, fishing looks good across the Panhandle
“It’s similar to a beach community … You take away the beach, and there’s nothing else.”
“While all states have seen record increases in the number of its residents applying for unemployment, the state of Florida’s performance has proved uniquely poor in its abject inability to assist millions of Florida residents who have applied for and … (Read More)
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy entered a recession in February as the coronavirus struck the nation, a group of economists declared Monday, ending the longest expansion on record.The economists said that employment, income and spending peaked in February and then … (Read More)
National tour hits the waves at Sharky’s on Panama City Beach
In April I was furloughed from my job and, at first, struggled to get unemployment benefits. But now, in an ironic twist, my problem isn’t getting paid. It’s getting overpaid. While millions of American’s haven’t gotten unemployment payments, some people like me … (Read More)
As retail begins to make a seeming ascent toward normalcy, several companies have announced that they’re curtailing some of the measures they instituted during the pandemic to keep work environments safe and reward employees. On Monday,Amazon.com announced that it’s stopping the $2 … (Read More)
Tyson Foods is reinstating an attendance policy that punishes workers for missing shifts, even as it reports new COVID-19 outbreaks in its Iowa meatpacking plants.Company spokeswoman Liz Croston confirmed to the Des Moines Register on Wednesday that Tyson Foods is … (Read More)
Grand opening series starts Friday in Downtown Panama City
As states cautiously ease stay-at-home restrictions, American workers are preparing to return to their offices. And an army of janitors and cleaning professionals are preparing those offices for their return.But will those offices be safe?Most businesses are promising a “deep cleaning” … (Read More)
SkyTrail Ropes Course remains closed