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The Massive Central Florida Antique Market Where Treasure Hunters Spend Hours Browsing

A single Central Florida market tells summer shoppers to bring their own boxes, because a good haul gets heavy fast. That tip alone tells you how this place operates. Over 180 dealer booths sit inside one air-conditioned antique building. Outside, hundreds more vendors spread across the property selling everything from Depression-era glass to fresh produce.

Central Florida, FL · 3d

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Built Different Brands Places a 36-Unit Bet on Birria, Bringing Mike’s Red Tacos to Florida

Built Different Brands has signed a 36-unit development agreement to bring Mike's Red Tacos — the San Diego-born birria fast-casual concept — to Florida, the two companies announced October 27. CEO Kal Gullapalli, who leads a platform of more than 80 franchise locations spanning Dave's Hot Chicken, Marco's Pizza, and PopUp Bagels, will develop the brand across the greater Tampa and Orlando markets and along the state's East Coast corridor. The first location is planned for 2027.

Florida · 2d

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Orange County water and wastewater system earns top AAA bond ratings

S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings awarded AAA ratings to Orange County’s Series 2026 Water and Wastewater Utility Revenue Bonds, citing the system’s exceptionally strong financial profile, according to a county release. The ratings followed extensive information requests and follow-up discussions with county officials and their advisers. Both agencies also reaffirmed AAA ratings on the water utility system’s existing outstanding debt.

Orange County, FL · 3d

Tampa Bay Times

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Mosaic is laying off Florida workers due to a global sulfur shortage. Iran conflict is to blame

Tampa fertilizer giant Mosaic announced this month it is laying off 199 employees in Central Florida as it scales back production due to a global spike in sulfur prices. Mosaic, one of the largest phosphate fertilizer suppliers in the country, will lay off staff at its South Fort Meade facility in December, according to a notice filed with the Florida Department of Commerce. A team will stay at the facility to maintain the site.

Florida · 7d

Cultivated Comfort

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Brightline Parent Company Files for Chapter 11 With $4.4 Billion in Debt but Says the Miami to Orlando Trains Will Keep Running as Usual

If you have ever dreamed of skipping the Florida interstate and gliding between Miami and Orlando...

Orlando, FL · 6d

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Miss A to Open its First Orlando Store

Miss A is preparing to open its first store in Orlando. According to the cruelty-free cosmetics, skin care, and accessories brand’s website, the new Miss A store is “coming soon” to Orlando and is expected to open in Altamonte Springs within the Altamonte Mall at 451 East Altamonte Drive.

Orlando, FL · 6d

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Publix Liquors Expanding Into Winter Park's Hollieanna Shopping Center Next Door

Publix is moving to add a liquor store right next door to its grocery store at the Hollieanna Shopping Center in Winter Park, filing for a permit to expand into a vacant space that once housed a nail salon. The grocery chain has not announced an exact opening date, though the project points toward a buildout in the shopping center's southwest corner at Fairbanks and Orlando avenues.

Winter Park, FL · 5d

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Joby Launches Electric Air Taxi Flights Across Florida Under FAA eVTOL Pilot Program

Joby Aviation has launched a week-long series of piloted electric air taxi flights across Florida, demonstrating its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Tampa Bay, Orlando and the Space Coast as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Advanced Air Mobility integration efforts. The Joby Florida eVTOL air...

Florida · 4d

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Trader Joe’s Is Opening New Stores in 6 Southern States: See the Locations

A new Trader Joe’s can change your weekly grocery routine, especially when your nearest location...

Louisiana · 3d

Florida Jobs Desk

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Orlando transportation jobs: delivery driving, local CDL flex work and OTR trucking

Orlando’s transportation listings split between delivery work, local event driving and long-haul CDL routes. DoorDash is offering a driving role with flexible delivery assignments, while TransForce lists a local flex position tied to event support and light handling around Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. WEL Transportation, Frozen Food Express and Hobby Lobby Transportation are all seeking CDL-A drivers for OTR work, but they differ in freight type and schedule: WEL focuses on long-distance freight, Frozen Food Express on reefer hauling with extended time out, and Hobby Lobby on team driving with weekly home time.

Orlando, FL · 4d

Interesting Engineering

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Florida launches first eVTOL flight trials as Joby tests its electric air taxis

The week-long campaign includes flights linking St. Petersburg, Tampa International Airport and other Florida locations.

Florida · 6d

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Horizon West Growth Watch: What’s New and What’s Coming Soon!

Horizon West moves fast! With new businesses opening all the time, we stay busy, reporting on all the latest grand openings and upcoming projects. As your number one source for news and happenings in Horizon West, we’re working hard to keep you informed. Here’s the latest roundup of businesses that are coming soon, and the places that have recently opened. We’d love to know which ones you’re most excited about!

Orange County, FL · 6d

Orlando Weekly

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Orlando’s Savoy gets Instagram back amid wave of Meta suspensions of gay bars

Longtime Orlando LGBTQ+ bar Savoy regained access to its Instagram, about 10 days after Meta wiped the account following Pride posts. The post Orlando’s Savoy gets Instagram back amid wave of Meta suspensions of gay bars appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 6d

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Four-Story, 252-Unit ‘Gateway Osceola’ Planned for 2028 Completion at Near Osceola Heritage Park

Construction is underway on a residential community in Central Florida. Gateway Osceola will measure four stories above grade and host of total of 252 residences, spanning one-bedroom to three-bedroom models. In-unit features will include quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and soft-close cabinets to minimize noise. Communal amenities will include but aren’t...

Orlando, FL · 7d

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11 Quiet Antique And Thrift Stores In Central Florida That Locals Swear By

One antique showroom in my favorite part of Florida sits right along a pond. Stained glass, old furniture, and garden goods share space with a view of the water. I love that detail more than I probably should. The surprises keep stacking up from there. One marketplace climbs three full...

Central Florida, FL · 8d

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Retirees Live Comfortably In This Friendly Florida 55-Plus Community On A Big, Beautiful Lake

Some neighborhoods have a quiet streak, and some have a squirt gun race on the calendar. This one in Leesburg manages to have both. It sits right on a large Central Florida lake, and the folks who live there tend to wave at each other on their daily rounds. Many came as winter guests, liked it so much they bought a place, and never looked back.

Leesburg, FL · 10d

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‘The potential to destroy:’ Invasive pest sparks action from Florida scientists

ORLANDO, Fla. – University of Florida researchers have secured $200,000 in federal funding to study how the invasive pasture mealybug affects Florida sugarcane and how growers can manage the pest. In a release this week, UF/IFAS officials said the two-year award is part of a federal grant supporting research...

Florida · 7d

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Orlando, FL · 6d

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Kissimmee Airport going big to develop vacant southwest quadrant

After completing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kissimmee Airport Development Company in November 2025, the City of Kissimmee approved a Term Sheet with the company at the Oct. 6 Commission meeting. The Term Sheet outlines specifics for types of development, timelines, and performance milestones. “We are really looking to...

Kissimmee, FL · 8d

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Walmart Eyes Poinciana With 53,056-Square-Foot Market, Gas Pumps and Pharmacy

Walmart is gearing up to plant another Neighborhood Market in Osceola County, and this one comes with some heft. The retailer has filed a permit for a 53,056-square-foot store in the Poinciana area, complete with a fuel station and a pharmacy. The filing was reported Tuesday by the Orlando Business...

Osceola County, FL · 9d