March 29, 2024
Florida Business News

‘Gambler’s paradise’? March Madness fuels Florida sports betting craze

As March Madness reaches a peak, so too, it seems, will Florida’s fervor over online sports betting. The legalization of sports betting has taken an annual event already steeped in gambling even further.

David Siegel steps down as CEO of Westgate Resorts; longtime exec takes job

David Siegel, the colorful timeshare magnate and husband of the “Queen of Versailles,” has stepped down as CEO of Westgate Resorts, the timeshare company announced this week.

Are Disney and DeSantis making up? Both look ready to work together

Lawsuits have been settled, and now, both sides are striking a collaborative tone. A lot of money is at stake. Disney is planning to invest billions of dollars into its theme parks over the next decade.

Spring break tourists fill Space Coast, boost revenue for local hotels, restaurants, shops

Spring break is a boost for the local economy, benefitting a range of businesses, including for hotels, vacation rentals, restaurants, boat rentals and knickknack shops.

Cyberattack on city of Pensacola was a ransomware attack, mayor confirms

The attack that happened nearly two weeks ago is like another ransomware cyberattack that hit Pensacola in 2019. Hackers infiltrated the city's computer networks, locked down the systems, stole city data, and demanded a ransom.

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Facial recognition cameras in Florida city spark privacy concerns
Facial recognition cameras in Florida city spark privacy concerns

New security cameras in downtown Lakeland are raising concerns about privacy. The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority has begun installing 13 new security cameras on streets, sidewalks, and alleyways, and there are mixed feelings about them.

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