Lance Lyttle, current aviation director for Sea-Tac, has been appointed as the new CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, overseeing operations at Orlando International and Executive airports.

Spirit Airlines has exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a focus on financial stability and improved services, having rejected merger offers to independently restructure.

Six Keke's Breakfast Cafe locations in Central Florida are impacted by recent changes: four temporarily closed due to a franchisee transition and two in Orlando permanently closed after cutting ties with a former franchisee.

The Orlando Cat Café in Clermont is expanding its cat café concept through a new franchising model, with potential sites in Texas, Georgia, Alabama, and other southeastern U.S. states.

Seminole Towne Center stores must vacate by January 31 for a redevelopment project set to transform the Sanford mall into a mixed-use space, while select anchor stores remain open.

Orlando grocery stores adjust their hours for last-minute Christmas Eve shopping, with options like Aldi, B.J.'s, Target, Winn-Dixie, CVS, Walgreens, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Walmart, Costco, and Sam's Club accommodating customers.

Five nightclubs in downtown Orlando have closed, following their withdrawal of after-midnight alcohol sales permits, amid challenges facing the nightlife industry.

Frank Santos becomes CEO of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, continuing the legacy of the late founder Harris Rosen, with plans for growth and ongoing philanthropic efforts.

Tijuana Flats reopened an Orlando restaurant near the Mall at Millenia and aims to bounce back after bankruptcy with a revamped menu and enhanced customer experience.

Orlando Health is set to open a new hospital with 124 beds and expanded services in Lake Mary in January, while AdventHealth is building a new ER facility in Osceola, both aiming to meet Central Florida's rising healthcare needs.

Orlando's Dear Prudence boutique will close its physical shop in 2025 but will remain active online and at pop-up markets.

H Mart is set to open its first Florida location in Orlando, with no confirmed opening date. The store will offer Asian groceries and house a food hall with various eateries including Paris Baguette.

Joybird Books in Audubon Park announces its closure on October 26, coinciding with the local event Zombietoberfest. The New Romantics bookstore will take over the space to continue serving the community's literary interests.