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Orange County's second annual Contracting Academy will provide insights on government contract bidding on July 12, aiming to help businesses secure part of $700 million in contracts.

Black Rooster Taqueria closed its Curry Ford West location in Orlando, with the owners expressing gratitude to the community but not providing a specific reason for the shutdown. The original Mills 50 District location remains open.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is rebranding to Perkins American Food Co. with updates to its menu, logo, and restaurant design, keeping bakeries in-store despite the name change.

Florida's "Freedom Month" offers a sales tax holiday in July, with exemptions on outdoor and recreational items, as well as on event admissions, aiming to boost spending and local economies.

Westgate Resorts in Orlando cuts 357 jobs in an operation streamlining effort, encouraging affected employees to apply internally for other positions.

Jeff's Bagel Run has acquired its coffee supplier, Otus Coffee, to strengthen its supply chain and maintain product quality, as part of its expansion strategy in Florida and beyond.

Orlando's Magical Dining event is back with 150 restaurants participating, offering prix-fixe meals and supporting The Mustard Seed of Central Florida charity.

Winter Park's plant store The Heavy has closed after six years, with plans to transition to a new venture, Garden Tiger, which combines home goods with plant sales and social events.

Graffiti Junktion's original Thornton Park location in Orlando announces its closure after over 15 years, marking an end to a chapter for the local burger joint.

Hollerbach's German Restaurant is set to partner with Tuffy's Music Box to launch Burgerbach’s, a new dining concept offering American-style food within the music venue.

Gas prices in Florida decreased by 7 cents to an average of $3.40 per gallon following a drop in oil prices. AAA suggests further declines are possible.

Primark is opening a new store in Orlando's Florida Mall, featuring affordable fashion and a Disney-themed floor, aligning with its US expansion plans.

Circle K is offering a 40-cent discount per gallon on fuel this Thursday at select Eastern U.S. locations. The event also includes a deal for Polar Pop and Froster drinks at 79 cents each.

Buca di Beppo filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing escalating costs and a decline in operations, which led to closing nearly 20% of its locations. Despite this, they aim to keep 44 venues open and continue serving customers.

Orlando Health bids $439 million to acquire three hospitals and medical practices from Steward Health Care's bankruptcy estate, potentially expanding its presence in East Central Florida.

The Mongolorian in Orlando closed after just over a year; it will be replaced by a new restaurant, DZÔ! BBQ, offering South East Asian barbecue with plans to open soon.

KFC revamps 16 Orlando restaurants with a focus on streamlined menus, advanced ordering technology, and a refreshed aesthetic to enhance customer experience and service efficiency.

Kappy's Subs, a Central Florida eatery known for its cheesesteaks, is closing after 57 years due to lease issues.

The Hammered Lamb in Ivanhoe Village is hosting a "Save the Lamb" fundraiser to avoid closure, amid financial struggles exacerbated by local construction.

Orlando-based Hawkers Asian Street Fare has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amidst a dispute with a financial lender to maintain control and brand integrity. The company reports sales growth and continues expansion despite the legal situation.

Kappy's Subs in Maitland is set to reopen after a new lease was negotiated following community support to save the 57-year-old establishment from closing due to lease issues.

Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to declining sales and increasing competition. The company plans to continue operations and potentially sell.

Kappy's Subs in Maitland reopens after community support helped secure a lease extension. The popular eatery had closed due to an expiring lease but will serve customers again from Sept. 23.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Orlando's Ômo by Jônt and restaurateurs Jason and Sue Chin are James Beard Award finalists, while Super Secret Ice Cream in Bethlehem is New Hampshire's finalist.

Orlando Health closed the aging Rockledge Hospital due to safety concerns, while Health First plans to expand emergency care capacity in Brevard County amidst local backlash.

Walmart announces a major renovation of over 650 stores in the US and Puerto Rico, involving store layout updates, an expanded product range, and advanced shopping technology to enhance customer experience.

Florida gas prices fluctuated over the week, averaging around $3.10 per gallon, with regional differences. AAA predicts potential price drops due to market factors including OPEC+ policies.

Panera is closing its Orlando dough facility on July 25, impacting 114 jobs, as part of a shift to third-party bakers and freezing dough. This is a significant change in its bread production approach.

Soco Thornton Park, a beloved Southern cuisine spot in downtown Orlando, is closing after nearly 11 years. The restaurant thanks guests and employees, hinting at a new venture for the location in the fall.

Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy! in Winter Park has closed to focus on expansion through franchises. The site faced eviction over unpaid rent but continues to grow elsewhere, with new Florida locations planned.

H Mart's grand opening in Orlando is set for September 25th, offering a mix of Korean and Asian foods and a 183,000-square-foot space filled with diverse products and a food hall.

H Mart has opened its first store in Florida, located in Orlando, offering a wide selection of Asian groceries and food options from Korean and Japanese eateries.

PepsiCo is closing its Frito-Lay plant in Orlando, which has been operational since 1965, due to business needs, affecting an undisclosed number of employees who will receive transition support.

Kroger is closing three fulfillment centers, including one in Groveland, Florida, affecting up to 1,400 jobs. The move aims to optimize its network and boost e-commerce profitability.

Walmart seeks to expand its drone delivery service to Clermont, Florida, by operating drones from a local supercenter and has requested city approval for an 8-foot fence and a temporary storage container.

A Florida WARN notice shows DHL will phase out operations at its Lakeland distribution center, putting 203 jobs at risk with the first cuts in April.

Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Clermont on March 6 at 3420 S. US Hwy. 27, kicking off a March 6–8 grand‑opening weekend and creating about 82 local jobs.

Illumus is set to close its Titusville plant and cut 84 jobs, affecting manufacturing, customer-service and engineering roles on the Space Coast.

Three Birds Café will close its downtown Winter Garden location on Feb. 26 after a lease renewal fell through. Owners say they'll run coffee carts and hit farmers markets while hunting for a new Plant Street home.

Downtown Winter Garden businesses, including Three Birds Café, are closing due to a building sale, leaving owners and patrons distressed about the area's future.

Scratch-off sales reached a calendar‑year record in 2025, generating an estimated $1.21 billion for Florida’s education trust and hundreds of millions for retailers.

Progressive is returning excess profits to Florida auto policyholders who had coverage on Dec. 31, 2025; average rebates are near $300 and will arrive automatically in early 2026.

L3Harris sold its Orlando laser-systems plant to Perimeter Solutions Group and will cut 63 jobs, with reductions scheduled for April 30, 2026.

Niagara Bottling’s takeover of the Silver Springs plant in Ocala ends with final staff departures in March, wrapping up nearly 40 years of local bottling.

Federal and state investigators say they've secured a $1.83M settlement with movers and their owner after alleging deceptive household‑goods practices. The judgment splits penalties, restitution and attorney fees.

Walmart has filed permits for a Melbourne remodel pegged at about $5.2M and activity in Titusville as Brevard’s retail map is remade by redevelopments and big land deals.

Orange County pulled in a record $35.3M in January tourist taxes — its tenth straight monthly high — as conventions and Epic Universe boosted hotel demand.

GE Aerospace will spend more than $160M upgrading four North Carolina plants, adding machines and capacity as airlines modernize and orders climb.

MINISO, CAVA and Mister O1 are heading to Waterford Lakes Town Center in 2026 while Fat Rosie's opened March 5. The arrivals expand dining and discount retail near UCF.

Sesame Workshop sued SeaWorld in Manhattan federal court, accusing the park operator of refusing to pay royalties and of mishandling the Sesame Street brand.

Vans will open a shop at Disney Springs Town Center near World of Disney. No opening date has been announced.

An Osceola County jury awarded Victoria Marcano $3.967M after a June 2023 slip at a Kissimmee Publix; the grocery chain has asked the court to reconsider the award.

New county filings show Topgolf's Viera project is active again and may be larger than first pitched, renewing questions about traffic and timing.

Family-owned Makoto Dressing plans a 70,000‑square‑foot production plant in Melbourne as the brand scales up production beyond its restaurant roots.

Trader Joe's lists a 'Coming Soon' site at 1444 North Alafaya Trail in Waterford Lakes, putting a new store under three miles from UCF. No opening date has been announced.

Marco's Pizza will spend $1.2M on a downtown Orlando office and training kitchen as it ramps up a push to open 80+ stores this year. The facility will centralize hands‑on training for franchisees in the region.

Walmart told the Orlando Business Journal it plans a high‑tech pharmacy hub near Orlando International Airport as part of an expanding automated prescription network. The move follows the company’s rollout of centralized, robotized pharmacy centers elsewhere.

Bakery Express filed plans to build a large industrial baking facility near Orlando International Airport to expand production for grocery-store customers.

Culver’s is projecting 59 new U.S. restaurants in 2026, the chain’s largest expansion in years. Florida stands to gain the most from the push.

Central Florida's manufacturing footprint is large and rising, but workforce and productivity gaps could limit broader growth across the I‑4 corridor.

Sprouts will open a new Lake Nona store on June 12, 2026, anchoring Emerson International’s Eagle Creek retail phase. The move brings another produce-first grocery option to Narcoossee Road.

Crunch Fitness will occupy a vacant Joann Fabrics storefront in Kissimmee while CR Fitness pursues approval for a $12M two‑story club in St. Cloud.

Rivian filed plans for a roughly 40,000-square-foot showroom and service facility near Orlando’s Millenia corridor that would include on-site chargers and service bays.

Orlando Health reached an agreement to acquire Anniston’s Regional Medical Center, folding the city‑owned hospital into its Alabama network and promising new investments.

Sprouts and TJ Maxx are lined up to anchor a new 55,000‑sq‑ft shopping center at State Road 44 and S Myrtle in New Smyrna Beach, with construction eyed for summer 2026.

Engineering filings show Publix plans to demolish and rebuild its Woodland Center store in Eustis, adding pickup and expanded services. The project could reshape the SR‑19 retail strip.

FloridaCommerce leased nearly 30,000 square feet at Windsor at MetroCenter in MetroWest Orlando.

The closed Hooters on Osceola Parkway is slated to be torn down for a national burger concept, local listings and business reporting show.

Amazon and Winn‑Dixie expanded their delivery partnership to cover most Florida households, bringing thousands of Winn‑Dixie items to Amazon shoppers statewide.

Abacus Global Management has moved its headquarters from MetroWest to Truist Plaza at Church Street Station, signing a roughly 52,000‑sf sublease and expanding downtown. The NYSE‑listed firm says the move positions it for the next phase of growth.

A Florida court has ordered Live Nation to show mandatory ticket fees up front for Florida buyers, an immediate change the state says will improve price transparency at checkout.

QXO agreed to acquire TopBuild for about $17 billion, accelerating consolidation in building-products distribution.

Disney World’s 2027 ticket calendar is out: peak dates climb to record highs while budget days remain.

WalletHub’s latest ranking puts Tampa at No. 1 for starting a business and lists St. Petersburg among the top five, citing low taxes and investor access.

National retail rent growth cooled to its weakest first‑quarter pace since 2014, but Orlando still posted mid‑single‑digit gains driven by tight grocery‑anchored centers.

Employers across Florida are trimming classic starter roles and favoring experienced hires as AI automates routine tasks, narrowing opportunities for new grads.

Winter Park’s Good Pour is franchising across Central Florida while celebrating a $500K giving milestone; the chain will mark the achievement with in‑store events and new openings.

Smart Radar System will build a 110,000‑sq‑ft U.S. headquarters at NeoCity, investing about $53M and promising roughly 190 jobs in Kissimmee.

Comcast says Epic Universe helped theme-park revenue jump 24.2% in Q1 2026, lifting EBITDA and boosting Orlando’s tourism economy. The park’s opening is already reshaping local demand.

A roastery-bakery and a brick-and-mortar butcher have opened on Auburndale's Main Street as the city pursues downtown revitalization.

Baer's Furniture plans an ~80,000‑sq‑ft, $12M showroom near the I‑95/LPGA interchange in Daytona Beach, joining a recent wave of home‑goods openings in the corridor.

Brevard County moved to bar AI data centers from its local property‑tax incentive program, saying the facilities create few jobs and strain utilities. The board has asked staff to draft an ordinance to exclude data centers from ad valorem exemptions.

A guest says he was bitten numerous times at Disney’s All‑Star Sports Resort in May 2022 and is seeking more than $50,000 in damages. The complaint accuses the resort of failing to inspect rooms and use standard pest controls.

Walmart and Wing demonstrated drone delivery at Miami‑Dade College and said Miami shoppers can expect a rollout by 2027 for quick drops of small items. The demo showed how orders could arrive in roughly 30 minutes.

A Fantasy 5 evening ticket sold at a Sebring Publix matched all five numbers and paid $118,824. Here’s where the winner must go to claim the prize and what to do next.

Osceola County is close to finalizing a $470M deal to bring South Korea’s ELSPES to NeoCity, promising hundreds of high‑paying semiconductor‑adjacent jobs.

An anchor tenant at Orlando Fashion Square will relocate to UCF Downtown's Creative Village, a fresh loss for the struggling mall and a boost for downtown’s startup hub.

Orlando’s Mecatos will convert a former Hardee’s in Kissimmee into its first Osceola County bakery-café with more than $2 million in renovations.

Kratos is planning a roughly $67M expansion in Orlando that could add about 100 jobs; city staff will review a $150K job-creation incentive linked to the plan.

Jeff Vahle, Walt Disney World’s president since 2020, announced he will retire and will remain on the job through late July.

Uniqlo is taking a 9,900-square-foot space at Waterford Lakes Town Center, adding a third Orlando-area location in 2026.

A UF/IFAS study finds Florida’s forest industry produced nearly $29 billion in 2023 and supported about 103,000 jobs, even as hurricanes and mill closures threaten rural communities.

Hancock Whitney is buying One Florida Bank for $377.6M, folding six Orlando-area branches into its regional network and adding roughly $2.1B in assets.

Acadian Contractors paid $6.9M for two Cocoa industrial properties and aims to hire about 100 workers to support aquatic and rocket‑recovery work on the Space Coast.

UF Health has grouped two Central Florida freestanding emergency centers into a single, 25,405‑SF investment package marketed to institutional and private buyers. Listing materials pitch the assets as net‑leased, 100% occupied emergency and urgent care centers.

The Dallas Fed’s May survey shows Texas factory growth cooled to an average pace as input costs rose and orders softened, though firms still expect higher activity ahead.

CenterWell opened an $83 million, 162,000‑sq‑ft mail‑order pharmacy hub in Orlando that can process up to 64,000 prescriptions a day and will add more than 165 jobs.

Rifle Paper Co. will close its Maitland warehouse and eliminate 74 jobs, affecting fulfillment workers in the Winter Park area.

A Fort Pierce lawsuit alleges a can of SpaghettiOs contained live worms and left the plaintiff ill; the suit names Campbell's and Walmart and seeks damages.

Cogent Bank has grown from roughly $130M to more than $2.4B in under a decade and is expanding its Jacksonville footprint as it eyes bigger commercial lending. That shift could change how local developers and businesses finance projects.

Drive Shack’s Lake Nona flagship has closed as its parent company reports financial strain. The move leaves a large vacancy in Lake Nona’s entertainment district.

Publix pulled two lots of DiLuigi Smashables after a labeling mistake left milk off the ingredient list. Affected packages carry a Use By date of June 13, 2026.

Nassal consolidated its Orlando shop into a 116,000‑sq‑ft campus to deliver bigger themed exhibits faster as local park demand grows.

Amazon will open a third Deltona logistics site by fall 2027, projecting roughly 1,500 jobs as the I‑4 corridor braces for more industrial growth.

Sanitas plans to cut more than 211 jobs across Florida, and Orlando is among the markets named in initial reporting. Career‑source teams and WARN rules could shape the response.

Publix has filed plans for a second Hamlin supermarket in Horizon West, less than a mile from its existing Hamlin Town Center location.

Florida pump prices have edged down after global crude tumbled; AAA shows the state average near $3.81 per gallon while metro prices still vary widely.

Rising pump prices and stubborn inflation have dented Orlando business confidence, pushing some owners to delay hires, raise prices or trim delivery zones. New local data and interviews show the strain is already real.

Longtime Park Avenue boutique Tuni says it must vacate its corner storefront within 30 days after a landlord change. The owners say the shop will reopen elsewhere in Winter Park.

AAA is cutting up to 5% from AAA‑branded home and auto policies in Florida, creating roughly $28M in statewide annual savings. Timing for new business and renewals varies by product.

The Dunkin' at Citrus Center (255 S. Orange Ave) has closed and the ground-floor bay is being marketed to a new tenant. No replacement has been publicly named.

Giovanni’s Pizzeria & Kitchen signed the first lease at Park Maitland Square, taking the anchor spot at the former Buca di Beppo site in Maitland. Brokers say more tenants are in talks.

A SmartAsset analysis finds surprising winners — barbers, opticians and some doctors — and big losers — designers and many science and academic roles — once Florida prices are factored in.

Florida AG James Uthmeier has launched subpoenas to CVS and Caremark, targeting PBM audits and contract rules that critics say hide drug costs and squeeze pharmacies.

A closed CITGO at 3460 Edgewater Drive is proposed for conversion into a Chester's Chicken outpost, a rare Central Florida expansion for the chain.