How this island community pushed back against overdevelopment
Picture this: A sandy, 25-mile stretch of beach, just a three-hour drive from Miami but devoid of grocery…
Tampa’s International Plaza refinanced with $551M loan
One of Tampa Bay’s strongest retail assets has been refinanced at a higher valuation, underscoring continued confidence in…
Friendly Tavern rises from hurricane debris | Beaches
At the Friendly Tavern, there are no strangers … just friends you haven’t met yet. The longtime watering…
SpaceX defends airspace safety ahead of Florida Starship launch plans – Orlando Sentinel
With plans to launch the massive Starship from Florida next year, SpaceX defended its commitment to airspace safety…
Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said on Tuesday that it will begin garnishing the wages of student loan…
Orlando International Airport sees record holiday travel
ORLANDO, Fla. — Holiday travel is now underway as millions of Americans head out for Christmas and New Year’s…
Central Florida job market to see steady growth in 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. — Economists are looking ahead to 2026, and there is hope for the holidays for Central Florida…
Pinellas beach nourishment project nears completion
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Pinellas County announced it’s wrapping up its beach nourishment project. The $125 million effort…
Trump’s social media plan draws tourism concerns for Orlando
A Walt Disney World vacation could soon come with a new U.S. government mandate for the theme park-loving…
A recent FAMU grad just finished first in his class
Charles Rackley recently graduated from the joint College of Engineering at Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State…
Schenkel Shultz’s Desai wins UF alumni architecture award for firm’s office design
Last fall, Schenkel Shultz moved into its new office in Winter Park. After 30 years in the Fifth…
Pinellas County Film Commission hopes to add more films
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pinellas County officials appointed Film Commissioner Dave Caputo to his post in October, and he is…