More than 1,170 flights cancelled in Florida
As of Monday morning, 1,175 flights have been cancelled in Florida airports since Friday morning, and more than 5,800 flights have been delayed. Orlando International Airport has been the hardest hit in the state, with more than 263 canceled flights since Friday morning and more than 920 delays. Most of the disruptions have been at the larger airports, but smaller airports are also seeing cancellations and delays. More from the Gainesville Sun.
UNF economic survey: Continued caution among manufacturers amid slowdown
A monthly survey of Northeast Florida manufacturers by the University of North Florida’s Local Economic Indicators Project found activity continued to contract in October, and employment in the sector continued to decline. Because of the government shutdown, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Florida Department of Commerce have not updated labor market data since September, when they released their reports for August. More from the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Tampa RV giant Lazydays to delist from Nasdaq
Tampa-based Lazydays Holdings Inc., one of Florida’s most recognized RV retailers, announced plans to voluntarily delist its stock from the Nasdaq Capital Market by November 28, 2025, following its previously approved asset sale to Campers Inn Holding Corporation. For nearly five decades, Lazydays has been a fixture in the recreational vehicle industry, not only as a dealership but as a symbol of the Florida RV lifestyle. This latest move signals the end of an era for the company. More from Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.
After 45 years feeding downtown Miami’s workers, this lunch counter is closing
On a busy street in downtown Miami, as horns blare, cars weave past buses discharging passengers and delivery robots bump along the sidewalk, Las Palmas restaurant feeds Miami at an open-air counter. But now after 45 years, the Latin American spot at 209 SE First St. is closing, taking with it a disappearing part of Miami culinary culture: the low-key, inexpensive mom-and-pop restaurant that has become a gathering spot for a community. More from the Miami Herald.
Builder behind St. Petersburg’s tallest tower wants to redevelop the Trop
Another developer has thrown his hat in the ring to revamp St. Petersburg’s 86-acre Gas Plant District, the current home of Tropicana Field. This time it’s John Catsimatidis, the CEO of Red Apple Real Estate and New York billionaire behind the Residences at 400 Central, St. Petersburg’s tallest tower. More from the Tampa Bay Times.
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Entertainment
25 years in, Orlando’s smallest concert venue wants to be bigger
“The Timucua Story,” a book stuffed with photos and memories, celebrates where the Timucua Arts Foundation has been. So will Timucua 25, the organization’s Nov. 14 benefit gala. But the Orlando nonprofit’s leadership trio is focused on the future. The organization published “The Timucua Story” to commemorate 25 years of hosting concerts, plays, spoken-word evenings and artistic wellness events alongside visual art displays: Its first event, a concert, took place Sept. 19, 2000.
» More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Transportation Trends
Make room, Waymo: Tesla robotaxi service may soon be coming to Miami
Tesla is joining the Miami robotaxi challenge. The Magic City is one of the five new US cities the ride-hailing service has identified for its next launches. Tesla has already launched its robotaxi service in Austin in late June and San Francisco shortly after. CEO Elon Musk said in October that Tesla planned to expand to eight to 10 metro areas by the end of 2025.
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