April 20, 2024
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Measure of security: Orlando's theme parks move to thwart terrorist attacks
Florida's major theme parks began using metal detectors to screen the tens of thousands of visitors who stream through their gates each day.
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Published on 2/26/2016
Hands off: FDOT partners with Florida universities on driverless cars
State transportation officials are planning for a future of connected and driverless cars.
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Published on 1/27/2016
Dogged opposition: Greyhound activists take their fight to Seminole County voters
Frustrated by years of inaction from state lawmakers, animal-rights advocates are now trying to appeal directly to voters in their bid to better regulate greyhound racing.
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Published on 12/28/2015
Off track: Port Canaveral needs a rail connection to grow cargo business
Port Canaveral wants to grow its cargo business, but to do that it needs a rail connection.
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Published on 11/24/2015
Orlando is a gateway to the Middle East
Emirates links Orlando International with a major overseas hub.
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Published on 10/28/2015
Mouse moves: Disney and the middle class
Has Disney really abandoned the middle class to chase well-heeled visitors?
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Published on 10/28/2015
Rebuilding I-4
The interchange between I-4 and Orlando's East-West Expressway — the most consistently congested spot in central Florida — will be expanded with third- and fourth-level flyovers.
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Published on 9/28/2015
The hills are alive in Lake County
The Hills of Minneola, a 1,850-acre, 4,000-home subdivision put on hold during the recession, is back on.
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Published on 8/27/2015
Court-Ordered Protection
The direct-support organization that runs the University of Central Florida's athletics department is entitled to the same sovereign immunity protections as the university itself...
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Published on 8/26/2015
Goal! Orlando's pro soccer team forgoes public funding for a new stadium
When Florida lawmakers failed to build and renovate four pro sports stadiums around the state, the Orlando City Soccer Club faced a big problem.
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Published on 7/24/2015
Luxe Creations Design and Development
Steven Kodsi, the developer behind high-end condo towers The Sanctuary and Star Tower in downtown Orlando, is returning to the central Florida market
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Published on 6/26/2015
Sand storm: Cemex goes head-to head with Lake and Orange officials
Cemex goes head-to-head with Lake and Orange officials.
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Published on 6/26/2015
Turbo charged: High-tech manufacturing in Central Florida
Some of the most advanced manufacturing in Florida is happening inside a non-descript warehouse in the middle of a hardscrabble section in south Orlando.
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Published on 5/27/2015
Blue crew: JetBlue's 'Lodge'
JetBlue's $25-million “Lodge” at the Orlando International Airport is no ordinary hotel.
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Published on 4/28/2015
Positive economic developments
Theme parks are setting records, the University of Central Florida is planning a downtown campus and more...
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Published on 3/25/2015
Buddy Dyer's next political move
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, a 56-year-old Democrat, is expected to run for re-election one more time next year, which would be his fourth full term.
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Published on 2/26/2015
Orlando aviation company is flying into the sunset
Fixed-base operator Showalter Flying Service can't keep up with the big boys.
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Published on 1/28/2015
Businesses leave nothing to chance
The business community and county commission takes pains to discourage initiatives like a recent sick-leave proposal.
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Published on 12/26/2014
UCF plans to build in downtown Orlando
The University of Central Florida plans to build a satellite campus in downtown Orlando, an estimated $200-million project that economic developers hope will serve as a catalyst for the city's core.
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Published on 11/26/2014
Early Riders: Two SunRail stops are underperforming
A couple of stops are falling short of expectations.
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Published on 10/28/2014
Apopka's new mayor made ‘rookie mistakes'
Joe Kilsheimer drew international headlines in March when he defeated the 93-year-old incumbent, John Land, one of the oldest and longest-tenured mayors in the country.
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Published on 9/26/2014
The Villages and Lake Nona are growth magnets
Real estate experts point to Lake Nona and The Villages as drivers of good growth.
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Published on 8/28/2014
Orlando's net gain: A major sports venue
The U.S. Tennis Association is planning a $60-million training and competition facility at Lake Nona. The center will have 106 courts for players of all skill levels. It could open by late 2016.
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Published on 7/28/2014
Making oyster beds
Brevard County residents are being recruited to help restore the Indian River Lagoon.
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Published on 6/27/2014
Building on downtown Orlando's progress
With almost $5 billion worth of projects under way or about to break ground in downtown Orlando, civic leaders are soliciting suggestions to ensure the area can improve as a place where people will want to live, work and be entertained.
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Published on 5/28/2014
