Adding to the frustrations of Floridians unable to work due to the coronavirus, anyone attempting to check on the status of their unemployment benefits or trying to reapply for federal assistance may experience difficulties because the Department of Economic Opportunity said it is limiting the number of users about to access the CONNECT website.
In a series of tweets the DEO, which manages the state unemployment program, said they are limiting the number of users who can be logged in at one time. “We understand that limiting the system will cause frustration, but by doing this, users will have a better experience with fewer delays.