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South Florida layoffs surged in the first half of 2025, affecting more than 3,800 workers across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Data from the Florida Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice (WARN) Act shows a 120% increase in layoffs compared to about 1,700 reported in the first six months of 2024. Among the biggest labor reductions, Mandarin Oriental Miami: 430 permanent layoffs as part of a $1 billion redevelopment project. Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne: 425 temporary layoffs related to $100 million renovations. SLS South Beach: 200 workers have been fired. Royal Palm South Beach: More than 100 workers have been fired.…
An analysis by the Associated Press shows that the map of Democrats in the Senate race could be tough in 2026, but Republicans say they don’t have an easy path either. In Florida, Democrats try to pick out a few open seats, but will likely stay in the hands of Republicans. This is according to a recent survey by the Center for Related Industry (AIF) Political Strategy in Florida. On certain issues, voters support Republicans more than Democrats in double digits. Israel: The Florida Republican leads the Democrats with 31 points in the fight over Israeli pro-Israel policies. 45% of…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As California’s beloved burger chain In-N-Out burger is expanding nationwide, billionaire owner and CEO Linci Snyder has announced that she and her family are also using it to head east. “There are a lot of great things in California, but raising a family is not easy,” Snyder announced last week on a “Related” podcast hosted by conservative commentator Ally Beth Stucky. “It’s not easy to do business here.” Snyder said its headquarters will remain in California. The company announced in 2023 that it plans to open a Tennessee corporate office with restaurants in and around Nashville.…
Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (WFLA) – Walt Disney World has announced that a new animated adventure will open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2026. “The Magic of Disney Animation” will now open in the “Star Wars: Launch Bay” building. The new animated adventure is inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios in California and the Emmy Award-winning short film Once Upon a Studio. Credit: Walt Disney WorldCredit: Walt Disney WorldCredit: Walt Disney World According to Walt Disney World, when the animators are gone, characters help guests explore the various studio departments. Production Gallery The portrait comes back to life in a…
Boeing’s Starliner has only been completed by half of its previous crew, but remains in Fixit mode, as SpaceX prepares to send its 19th Dragon spacecraft inside the ship. According to NASA, the next launch is scheduled for by 2026 and may not be one with the crew. At a press conference for the launch of the SpaceX Crew-11 earlier this month, NASA’s Commercial Crew Program Manager Steve Stich has backed up Starliner, maintaining the second duties of NASA’s second commercial launch provider, and updating the second progress of the second commercial launch provider, which is supposed to bring astronauts…
There’s nothing like sugar plums and winter snow visions to help you cool off during Florida’s swelling summer heat. December 25th is still a few months away, but Central Florida offers many ways to celebrate Christmas in July. Fans of the festive holiday can celebrate about five months ago and recall cool thoughts at events at Florida Mall, Margaritaville, Avalon Park, Orend International Airport and other Florida venues. Here’s how you can enjoy a chilly festival in the Orlando area: Santa will be appearing at Florida Mall in July. (Courtesy Simon Malls) Christmas at Florida Mall in July The family…
Drawing: The year of freshmen, 1988. Many bad decisions, tainted by agaves, have led me down a dark path, and at least to where those reading this (and who judge me less) have also been. That’s what follows me, and even years later, I’ve been training at a very busy Atlanta Sports Bar and ultimately working as a bartender. Evan Rosenthal, Walt Disney World Food and Beverage Concept Development Manager, was at the GEO-82 bar, which opened as a guest on June 4th. The GEO-82 overlooks the world’s festive gardens and offers views of fireworks in the evening. (Joe Burbank/Orlando…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Low-pressure areas are causing disrupted rain and thunderstorms off the coast of the southern US coast, the National Hurricane Center said. Over the next few days, the system is expected to move west-southwest to the north-central portion of the Gulf Coast. Environmental conditions can occur slowly as the system moves to the north-central part of the Gulf Coast. According to the NHC, the system is expected to move inland by the weekend, with development opportunities coming to an end. The next day, heavy rains could be found in parts of Florida through the northern Gulf until…
By Cora Lewis NEW YORK (AP) – In a federal overhaul of student loan plans, many borrowers are wondering what it means for their loan forgiveness hopes. In particular, those registered in a repayment plan known as income-based repayment, or IBR, are wondering whether forgiveness is still available. A recent update from the education department has suspended forgiveness under IBR planning while the system is being updated. “IBR forgiveness will resume once these updates are complete,” the agency said. The IBR is not affected by a federal court injunction that has prevented former President Joe Biden from saving valuable education…
Kissimmee, Fla. – Orlando Health has acquired vacant land near Kissimmee Gateway Airport. Real estate records show that the non-profit health system purchased 2.24 acres on Osceola Village Drive from Plaza Street Fund 201 LLC for $3 million. The land is currently undeveloped and has no official address, but is zoned for commercial use. Orlando Health said the site will be used to meet “the future health care needs of the region,” but specific plans have not been revealed yet. The property is across John Young Parkway from New Lancaster Ranch Park, a 150-acre city park developed in stages by…