Tampa Bay area shops saving fabric hunters after JOANN closures: ‘Mighty in a little, small spot’
Small businesses benefit from JOANN closure A big corporation can often put the small shops out of business.…
‘It makes me really sad:’ Another beloved Winter Garden store set to close
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – Downtown Winter Garden is known for its unique charm and locally owned small businesses.…
Higher gas prices leave Uber and Lyft drivers feeling the pinch
ORLANDO, Fla. – If you rely on rideshare apps or food delivery services, you may soon notice longer…
JetBlue adding flights at Fort Lauderdale, including to Tampa, Jacksonville – Sun Sentinel
JetBlue Airways is taking another expansion step at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport with the addition of more flights…
St. Pete Beach could raise parking to $7 an hour at times
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — The City of St. Pete Beach is considering raising parking costs to up…
Orlando theme parks ready rides for spring break
It’s that time of year when Spring Break-ing families make annual sojourns to Central Florida attractions, and perhaps…
New Federal Funding for Robles Park Village Development
TAMPA, Fla. — New federal funding is heading to Tampa to help move forward one of the city’s largest…
As Premiere Cinema 14 closes, Orlando Fashion Square Mall redevelopment remains in limbo
If you need help with the Public File, call (407) 291-6000 At WKMG, we are committed to informing…
HomeGoods plans next Central Florida store in N.E. Orlando
Home fashions retailer HomeGoods plans to open its next Central Florida store in a Colonial Avenue shopping plaza.…
Deadline extended for Central Florida Top Workplaces nominations – Orlando Sentinel
There’s still time to earn recognition as a Top Workplace in Central Florida. For the eighth year, the…
Beloved Halloween-themed bar in downtown Orlando to close
Beloved Halloween-themed bar in downtown Orlando to close after 6 years Updated: 2:02 PM EDT Mar 11, 2026…
Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz leaving Seattle, Washington for Miami, Florida
Former Starbucks owner and CEO Howard Schultz says he is leaving Seattle for Miami after 44 years in…