Losing a $600-a-week unemployment check was a crushing blow for tens of thousands of people in Southwest Florida, but more financial support may be on the way. President Trump signed an executive order giving the states a lifeline: $300 a week in federal benefits for those out of work. 

“So, the people that are still eligible for the state will still get the state. If that is expired, then you will get the $300 as a federal supplement and our hope is that we’re able to do that retroactively to the beginning of August and hopefully just payout, like, a lump sum for that time coming forward,” Gov. Ron DeSantis says. 

The governor also has offered some hope to people who are behind on their mortgage or rent. DeSantis signaled that he is likely going to give people more time to catch up on their bills by extending the eviction moratorium, which is set to expire today,