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12/07/2023

Amazon’s internal plans to advance its interests in California are laid bare in leaked memo

By HALELUYA HADERO (AP Business Writer) NEW YORK (AP) — An internal Amazon memo has provided a stark look at the company’s carefully laid out plans to grow its influence in Southern Cal…

12/07/2023

Ask a real estate pro: Can I sell one of my parking spots?

A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: One of my neighbors asked me if I would sell him one of my parking spots. Am I allowed to do this?

12/07/2023

Phase 2 of Orlando Magic project adds housing to downtown

New plans filed with the City of Orlando offer details about future phases of the Orlando Magic Sports + Entertainment District.

12/07/2023

Surcharge risks drop sharply for Citizens Insurance customers next year

Citizens customers came perilously close to paying a surcharge of up to 15% of their premium this year because the surplus in its largest account, the one covering most homeowners, had been reduced…

12/07/2023

SpaceX sends up Space Coast’s 68th launch with Falcon Heavy on tap for weekend

SpaceX knocked out yet another Falcon 9 launch overnight but is prepping for liftoff of its powerhouse Falcon Heavy from the Space Coast as early as Sunday.

12/07/2023

DeSantis’ Disney board vows to take on affordable housing, traffic woes

Members of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ tourism oversight board are vowing to tackle affordable housing and traffic issues they say their Disney-controlled predecessors ignored.

12/06/2023

Shopping online? How to avoid delivery thefts, ID fraud, sale panic and other seasonal scams

The big business of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa means it’s also a busy time of year for criminals.

12/06/2023

How companies’ online ‘dark patterns’ cost you, and how to resist

Dark patterns may sound like a feature of sketchy websites, but these manipulative practices are a common way mainstream companies dupe people into sacrificing their privacy or paying for stuff the…

12/06/2023

Universal reveals Epic hotel names, details for 2 resorts

Stars and planets are inspiration for resorts set to open in early 2025

12/06/2023

Citizens doesn’t need any federal bailout, CEO says

aying the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has “never sought a federal bailout, period,” Citizens President and CEO Tim Cerio on Wednesday took issue with a U.S. Senate Budget Committee re…

12/06/2023

Clean bills of health: Which Central Florida restaurants had perfect inspections in November?

After 1566 restaurant inspections across Central Florida in October, only 84 had no issues for the entire month, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulatio…

12/06/2023

First look: Disney launches ‘Luminous’ fireworks at Epcot

Fresh Epcot nighttime spectacular has original songs, Disney tunes, no projections

12/06/2023

What would the ‘12 Days of Christmas’ actually cost you? $1,200 more than last year

Ever wanted to buy one partridge in a pear tree or seven swans-a-swimming for your true love? It would cost you more than $46,000 to buy all of the “12 Days of Christmas” gifts this year. The 40th …

12/06/2023

Pulte closes on 407 acres for The Grow, Orlando’s first Agrihood

The first phase of The Grow will consist of 504 lots across a mix of housing types along with a nine-acre working farm, two barns, farm stand and restaurant/welcome center.

12/06/2023

Frontier Airlines settles pregnancy, breastfeeding discrimination lawsuit with Colorado pilots

Frontier Airlines will settle a federal lawsuit filed by five pilots who accused the Denver-based airline of discriminating against them during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

12/06/2023

US agency to watch unrecalled Takata inflators after one blows apart, injuring a driver in Chicago

By TOM KRISHER (AP Auto Writer) DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators said Monday they are monitoring data from a group of mostly unrecalled Takata air bag inflators after one of them ex…

12/06/2023

Disney’s Reedy Creek blasted as ‘corporate cronyism’ in DeSantis district’s report

A new report drafted for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ tourism oversight district slams Reedy Creek, the government Disney effectively ran for decades, calling it the “most egregious exhibition of…

12/05/2023

New Celebrity Ascent follows sister ships taking on Florida cruise duties

Celebrity Cruises is well beyond any growing pains with what has become its signature ship design as the line welcomed to Florida the fourth vessel in its groundbreaking Edge class of ship — Celebr…

12/05/2023

DeSantis unveils $114.4B budget with 6% property insurance relief

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday unveiled a $144.4 billion budget for 2024, which includes 6% in property insurance relief.

12/05/2023

2024 housing trends: Lower rates, lower rents, more affordability

The housing market could be a little friendlier to home buyers and renters in 2024.

12/05/2023

Hard Rock sports betting app is now available to everyone in Florida

The Seminole Tribe’s mobile sports betting app is now available to all Floridians, Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen told the South Florida Sun Sentinel on Tuesday.

12/05/2023

The Savings Game: Financial literacy is key to financial security

One of the major reasons I write a personal finance column is because it is not easy for most individuals and families in the U.S to become and stay educated in the basics of personal finance.

12/04/2023

Pictures: A look behind the curtain at Orlando Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’

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12/04/2023

Orlando’s crowded airport has opened new parking lots in time for holidays

But don’t tell too many people or they’ll get as crowded as all the others.

12/04/2023

Late on your holiday shopping? Bag some last-minute savings

If you’re willing to be flexible, you can still save money on eleventh-hour accommodations, meals and gifts.

12/04/2023

DeSantis, lawmakers ask high court to back online sports betting

Gov. Ron DeSantis and legislative leaders are urging the Florida Supreme Court to reject a challenge to a deal that allowed the Seminole Tribe to offer online sports betting statewide, saying it do…

12/04/2023

DeSantis’ Disney chief tells employees they owe $2 million in back taxes, but he’s working on a fix

Employees at Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Disney World oversight district owe the Internal Revenue Service more than $2 million in back taxes, according to an internal memo obtained by the Orlando Sent…

12/04/2023

Epcot welcomes new Walt Disney statue, theme park views

Walt Disney Co. officials unveiled Epcot’s new statue of Walt Disney during a dedication ceremony Monday. The figure, titled “Walt the Dreamer,” will become available to park goers Tuesday morning.…

12/04/2023

Margaritaville at Sea expands with a bigger ship: Here’s where it will go

Margaritaville at Sea is expanding — but not in South Florida. The Palm Beach County-based cruise line announced ambitious plans for its newest ship, an 85,861-ton vessel that will fit twice …

12/04/2023

Travel Troubleshooter: Viking promised me a flight, but now it’s asking for another $600

Brent Richter books a Viking cruise from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but now the cruise line wants another $600 from him. Can he get a refund, or does he have to pay?

12/04/2023

Conservative PR firm promotes DeSantis’ Disney district and his allies’ books

As Ron DeSantis battles Disney, a public relations firm with ties to some of his top conservative allies has been working behind the scenes for the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District th…

12/04/2023

DeSantis says he will have a plan to ‘supersede’ Obamacare

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Sunday that, if elected president, he would pursue legislation that would “supersede” the Affordable Care Act, echoing former President Donald Trump’s comments, which Democra…

12/04/2023

Economists predict US inflation will keep cooling and the economy can avoid a recession

NEW YORK (AP) — Most business economists think the U.S. economy could avoid a recession next year, even if the job market ends up weakening under the weight of high interest rates, according …

12/02/2023

Orlando Housing Authority tabs developers for public housing rebuild effort

Two development companies will work with the Orlando Housing Authority to replace six deteriorating public housing complexes with brand-new, higher-density residential communities, GrowthSpotter re…

12/01/2023

5 ways to save money and time during the holidays at Disney World

Adjust your schedule to avoid the busiest days. When it comes to cutting food costs, check out the seasonal small plates at Epcot.

12/01/2023

Parramore developer proposes 31-story skyscraper on West Church Street

The developer wants to use the new Live Local Act provisions to get quick approval for a residential tower on the industrial warehouse site.

12/01/2023

Port Canaveral head says its getting Royal Caribbean’s next new world’s largest cruise ship

With less than two months before new world’s largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas debuts in Miami, the CEO of Port Canaveral confirmed Royal Caribbean will be sending sister ship Star of the …

12/01/2023

US Senate Budget Committee announces investigation into Citizens Insurance

The chairman of the Senate Budget Committee has opened an investigation into Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp.’s and its ability to pay claims for “climate-related& #8221…

11/30/2023

Orlando-area homeowners faced down their developer over hefty membership fees — and won

Residents of Solivita were paying nearly $100 a month for membership in their own pools, fitness centers and clubhouses.

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