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BRADENTON, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills Thursday focused on coastal protection, environmental restoration and regulatory changes affecting water resources across the state. Senate Bill 302 and House Bill 1417 include provisions aimed at strengthening coastal resiliency, updating environmental rulemaking, and protecting certain waterways and protected areas. Terra Ceia Reserve Protection and Coastal Restoration Senate Bill 302 creates new restrictions within the Terra Ceia Aquatic Refuge, a coastal area of Manatee County. The law prohibits dredging and filling of submerged land within protected areas, and limits its use primarily to passive recreational activities such as fishing and boating,…
After celebrating its 50th anniversary last year, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden has been creating new ways to engage visitors through experiences, adding new animals to its colorful collection of creatures from around the world. In response to the influx of spring break camping and family visitors, the zoo is preparing Easter-themed fun and educational opportunities for the whole family. Find out what you can do at Sanford’s 116-acre zoo and botanical garden. Josh Blundell gives an inside tour at the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Garden in Sanford on March 15. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel) Insider tour Learn…
Disney Cruise Line has announced the name of its fourth Wish-class ship, scheduled to enter service at the end of 2027. Disney Believe will follow Disney Wishes in 2023, Disney Treasures in 2024, and Disney Destiny in 2025. The name was announced Wednesday by new Walt Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro, his first day on the job as Bob Iger’s successor at the company’s annual shareholder meeting. The name is touted as “celebrating dreamers and doers who have the courage to pursue their own happiness,” according to a press release from the cruise line. Each class ship name reflects a theme…
“Great Figment Movie”? “Fasting and random thoughts”? “Imagining one after another”? “Star Wars: Episode XIII – The Figment Menace”? Is Disney making a “Figment” movie? Now, when Walt Disney Co.’s newly appointed CEO Josh D’Amaro was asked about future plans for Figment, Epcot’s longtime dragon mascot, after Wednesday’s annual shareholder meeting, he didn’t say no. But that was far from Jesus. You need to use your imagination. “While we don’t have anything new to announce at this time, I can assure you that we’re always looking for new ways for guests to engage with Figment and other fan-favorite characters,” D’Amaro…
Some of Florida’s largest auto insurance groups said this year’s premium cuts will hurt consumers by an average of 8%. These companies include State Farm, GEICO, Progressive, Allstate, and USAA. But not everyone is paying lower premiums, and new data released this year shows that drivers are not satisfied with the insurance they are receiving. A recent study by Insurance.com found that customer satisfaction across auto insurers will decline by 3% from 2024 to 2025, and satisfaction with the fairness of rate increases will decline by 5%. Satisfaction with claims processing also declined, from 82% in 2024 to 78% in…
Florida’s economy is built on infrastructure. Roads, ports, and airports: these are the arteries of commerce, and smart business leaders know that a nation’s competitiveness is only as strong as its ability to move people, workers, and goods efficiently. That’s why I’m an advocate for passenger rail here in Florida. Railroads are a great asset that Florida businesses and leaders should prioritize by supporting and investing in their future. In 2025, more than 1 million passengers will ride Amtrak through Florida. One million people passed through 18 stations spread across the state, passing through communities where Florida businesses need employees…
The annual art tradition returns this weekend for its 67th edition, drawing hundreds of artists and tens of thousands of tourists to Central Florida. The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival will be held March 20-22, featuring 221 artists from across the U.S. exhibiting sculpture, digital art, photography, leather, jewelry, wood, prints, and more. The family-friendly festival draws an estimated 250,000 people to Park Avenue throughout the weekend. This program is ranked as follows: Japan’s top outdoor art show, $76,500 in prize money For artists. The Best of Show winner will receive a $12,000 purchase award, and the Patron program will…
A fourth-line anchor and faceoff specialist, he proved to be the perfect fit. After recording nine points (1G, 8A) in 59 games during the regular season, Nosek and his linemates returned to the lineup for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs and helped turn the tide. With the Panthers trailing 2-0 to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round of the Eastern Conference, Nosek, Jonah Gajovic and AJ Grier were called upon to provide a much-needed boost. Nosek assisted on Gajovic’s decisive goal in the first game, giving the Panthers a 4-3 lead in the second period and an eventual…
Join Florida Daily Show publisher and host Ed Dean and co-host Lindsey Randall as they dig into Florida’s skyrocketing gas prices – the fastest rise in 30 years – and explore the political, economic and global factors driving the costs for consumers. New episodes of the Florida Daily Show are delivered regularly to FloridaDaily.com/show and our YouTube channel. On today’s show, Ed and Lindsey are joined by a panel of experts: ● Steve Beaman – Founder of Beaman Intelligence Group, Fox Business Contributor, and Top Economic Analyst ● Tom Gaitens – Economic Advisor at FreedomWorks, Former Tea Party Economic Strategist…
As Epic Universe nears 10 months since its grand opening and its first spring break season begins, how is the park faring? In five words: “Everything we hoped for.” That’s what Mike Kavanaugh, Comcast’s co-chief executive officer, told market analysts at a Morgan Stanley conference this month. He cited increased attendance at Universal Orlando, increased per capita tourist spending, and increased hotel stays and length of stay during the Epic era. “Where do we go from here?” Cavanagh asked. “I think the park and the workforce within the park continue to mature, so ride flow and capacity will finally reach…