Almost 28,000 jobs have been recovered since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in Miami, Palm Beach County and Fort Lauderdale. Majority of these jobs fall into the government, hospitality and retail sectors. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing the Miami market has gained over 16,000 jobs in August, Palm Beach has gained about 7,000 and Fort Lauderdale has gained over 5,000.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $250 Million In CARES Act Funding Allocated For Rental And Mortgage Assistance
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that the state will allocate $250 million in CARES Act funding to rental and mortgage assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. $120 million of the funds will be allocated to Florida Housing Finance Corp. which will provide rental assistance to households who live in affordable housing rentals within the Florida Housing Finance Corp. portfolio.
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Miami-Dade Orders All Hotels And Short-Term Rentals To Shut Down Due To COVID-19
Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami Beach have ordered all hotels, motels and short-term rentals to begin immediately shutting down and vacate their guests, with full-closure by 11:59 PM on Monday, March 23. The announcement comes as Miami’s next step in curbing the spread of COVID-19 which has now surpassed 560 cases in Florida and over 123 in Miami-Dade.
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South Florida COVID-19 Update (Last Updated: 3/23/2020)
Unfortunately there is just no avoiding it, COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus is here in Miami and spreading. The Cities of Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale addressed the public regarding new measures taken due large spring break crowds and ongoing concerns over COVID-19 outbreak.
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