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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.