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News Summary Over 900 union members from Lockheed Martin’s Orlando and Denver facilities initiated a strike on May 1, 2025, due to stalled contract negotiations....
News Summary Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital officially opened on January 11, 2025, enhancing healthcare services in Seminole County. The 455,000 square foot facility features...
News Summary In April 2025, Central Florida’s food safety inspections showed alarming compliance rates, with only 9.2% of restaurants passing without issues. Multiple establishments faced...
News Summary A clash between hotel and apartment developers is emerging in Orlando’s International Drive, as land values shift toward multifamily developments. A recent tax...
News Summary A 46-year-old motorcyclist from Orlando died after colliding with an SUV in Orange County. The incident occurred at the intersection of Orange Avenue...
News Summary Florida lawmakers are considering legislation to dissolve Tourist Development Councils and redirect tourism tax revenue towards local property tax relief. Proposed House Bills...
News Summary Florida is set to see major growth in its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, with a new large charging depot planned in South Florida....
News Summary Florida is tackling its affordable housing crisis through the ‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ policy, allowing religious properties for housing development. St. Petersburg leads...
News Summary Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has publicly opposed federal overreach in the wake of threats from a Trump Administration official. He issued guidance for...
