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Wednesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Holiday jobs trend toward delivery, helping customers buy online as COVID-19 joblessness persists
The seasonal job market in Florida is expected to look different in this year of the coronavirus, as even more holiday shoppers make their purchases online and unemployment remains high. Companies such as UPS are loading up with package handlers and drivers, and jobs available inside stores are changing as well to serve online customers. Big shopping days like Black Friday could also potentially see smaller crowds as deals start even earlier, meaning retailers might not need to staff up as much as they normally do. The number of people looking for jobs also is sure to be higher. More from the Orlanndo Sentinel.
Rapid results COVID-19 tests coming to Florida
Massive shipments of rapid coronavirus tests that can get results in 15 minutes or less are coming to Florida. The test from Abbott Laboratories uses a nasal swab to determine if someone is infected with COVID-19 in just 15 minutes or less and does not require a lab or any type of machine. More from Fox 35.
Commercial fishermen sinking as yields fall without China’s buyers
After months of shuttered restaurants and disappearing export markets, Miami’s commercial fishing industry is struggling to keep afloat. “Commercial fishing operations are an important component of Port Miami River’s marine industrial businesses, which generate countywide jobs,” said Horacio Stuart Aguirre, chairman of Miami River Commission. More from Miami Today.
Royal Caribbean cancels cruises until December, likely to start with ‘test cruises’
Royal Caribbean Group won’t resume U.S. cruises until at least December, the company announced Tuesday. Cruises on its four brands — Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea — are canceled through Nov. 30 worldwide except for cruises from Hong Kong, which are on sale for November. More from the Miami Herald.
Golden Corral company in Winter Park files for bankruptcy, could close at least six restaurants
A Winter Park operation that is the largest Golden Corral franchisee is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and has plans to cancel at least six leases. 1069 Restaurant Group LLC and its 10 subsidiaries, with 33 restaurants in Florida and Georgia, filed the case on Monday, citing the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on restaurants and buffet-style dining. Of the 33 restaurants, six have reopened since March and another 18 are anticipated to open back up by the end of the year, according to court documents. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Entertainment
Movie theaters welcome back public with private rentals
By creating safe environments for patrons, local movie theaters are slowly reopening and welcoming back the public with private screenings and facility rentals. An option that has always been offered, theater rentals are becoming the new way to enjoy the big-screen experience in a comfortable atmosphere among close friends and family members. “Since closing down over six months ago, we have lost over $200,000 in revenue. These rentals cannot make up that loss and it’s not the reason we are offering them,” said Javier Chavez, Coral Gables Art Cinema associate director.
» More from Miami Today.
Sports Business
Jaguars' London games contract expired, no future plans set yet
Jaguars owner Shad Khan plans to continue seeking ways to keep the franchise viable in Jacksonville that could include a return to playing games in London. Until this year because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Jaguars had played a game in London every season since 2013. During the annual state of the franchise address last year, the Jaguars said the game played in London account for 11 percent of the team’s local revenue. Khan acknowledged Monday that the team's contract with the NFL for the London games has expired.
» Read more from the Florida Times-Union.
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