Small Business Administration

Businesses and homeowners have until the extended deadline of Dec. 14, 2023, for physical disaster loans through the United States Small Business Administration. Economic Injury Disaster Loans are still available through May 31, 2024.

Small businesses that suffered damages in Hurricane Idalia should not wait to settle with their insurance company before applying for a disaster loan.

Patrick Parker Walsh was sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. He must also pay back the $7.8 million to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Most in the minority Fort Myers community say it is a waste of time to continue to appeal denial letters they received from FEMA.

The deadline to apply for financial help from Hurricane Ian is now Jan. 12.

Counties in southwest Florida saw an uptick in unemployment after Hurricane Ian. Here's how one charter boat captain in DeSoto County is faring.

The deadline to apply for help for physical damage for homeowners, renters, and businesses is Nov. 28.

Small businesses that are struggling due to the pandemic can once again apply for loans from the Paycheck Protection Program. More than 400,000 Florida businesses received loans in the first round last year.

Congress could approve more help for small businesses hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Florida Senator Marco Rubio is a major player in that…

The first round of Paycheck Protection Program funding ran out in days, but the second pot of money has more than $140 billion left after a month. Some business owners decided the PPP wasn't for them.

Business owners lucky enough to get the federal rescue funds are wrestling with paying their employees, even when their doors are closed.

Many small businesses have closed or cut staff due to coronavirus. But federal and state help is available. Businesses and non-profit groups are eligible…