Cartier opens new Orlando store
Cartier on Thursday announced the opening of a new store in Orlando, as the high-end jeweler expands its retail footprint across Florida and the U.S. Located in The Mall at Millenia, the new Cartier Orlando store design is inspired by Florida's balmy weather, flora and faun, as seen in the outdoor-indoor living decor a
Orlando State Attorney says her office is looking into Hope Florida funds
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell says her office is taking a preliminary look at information connected to the Hope Florida controversy, adding a new potential investigation to an issue already under intense scrutiny in Tallahassee. Worrell said she directed her staff last week to examine in
Florida Seniors Say a Rushed Rooftop Solar Deal Became Their Biggest Financial Mistake After...
ORLANDO, FL — Two Central Florida homeowners in their 70s and 80s say a rooftop solar purchase they expected to save money instead became the biggest financial mistake of their lives after their installer, Freedom Forever, filed for bankruptcy in April 2026. Susan Bradley and Norman Beyer told WKMG...
Craft Brewery and Taproom Operator from Florida Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Bowigens Beer Company LLC has voluntarily filed for bankruptcy protection. The Casselberry, Florida-based company has been serving as a craft brewery and taproom for around 11 years. Court records show that the company currently faces several unsecured creditors claims. Note: A Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing is a legal p
When Tampa Bay drivers should hit the road for Labor Day
Stay off the roads Friday afternoon to avoid the worst Labor Day weekend traffic, according to forecasts from AAA and INRIX. Why it matters: Peak holiday congestion could add serious time to your trip . Driving the news : It'll take you nearly three hours to drive Orlando if you leave Friday at 3:45pm, according to INR
Marlow’s Tavern Brings Its Made-From-Scratch Favorites to Catering in Orlando
Marlow’s Tavern is known around Central Florida for burgers, cocktails and contemporary American tavern fare, but there’s another way to enjoy its food outside the restaurant: Marlow’s caters, too. Founded in 2004, Marlow’s takes a chef-driven approach to familiar American favorites. That same made-from-scratch philoso
BAMBUU Asian Eatery Brings Fresh, Modern Asian Fusion Catering to Central Florida
BAMBUU Asian Eatery takes familiar Asian flavors and gives them a fresh, modern approach, with catering available for corporate lunches, family gatherings, celebrations and other group events. The restaurant focuses on fresh, high-quality ingredients and healthier cooking methods, with vegetarian and vegan choices also
FBI Puts $150K Bounty on Fugitive Behind Fake Military Parts Plot Tied to Orlando
The FBI has slapped a $150,000 bounty on Onur Simsek, a Turkish national accused of running a scheme to defraud the U.S. military through a front company based in Orlando, and federal officials say the fake parts it produced were headed for some of the country's most critical weapons systems. Simsek was added to the FB
A child’s ZIP code can shape the risk of being shot in Florida
An analysis by KFF Health News and The Trace found that more than 4,000 Florida children were hospitalized with firearm injuries over seven years. Children living in disadvantaged and historically neglected neighborhoods faced especially high risks, while researchers linked higher pediatric firearm death rates to state
Popular grill chain’s last locations to close for good
A restaurant franchise that’s been around for about the last 30 years or so will be gone for good soon. Caribbean grill chain Bahama Breeze is closing the last of its locations in the United States. USA Today reports that the chain’s operator, Florida-based Darden Restaurants, confirmed that the...

















