Weddle: Advanced manufacturing center will create 'tens of thousands of jobs'
The proposed Florida Advanced Manufacturing Research Center will create “tens of thousands of jobs” in the next decade. So said Rick Weddle, president and CEO of the Metro Orlando Economic Development...
View Article11 Secrets From the Set of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
For *Jimmy Fallon’s* first Father’s Day, the Tonight Show host did what every new dad does to celebrate going almost one year with little to no sleep—he spent the day with his family at Universal...
View ArticleUniversal: New Harry Potter Area Will Open July 8
The new Harry Potter-themed area at Universal Orlando Resort is set to open early next month. Reported by cbs4.com 5 hours ago.
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Must-See Late Night Clip: Fallon and Kevin Hart Are Terrified of Roller Coasters
*Jimmy Fallon* took his Tonight Show on the road for the first time this week, traveling to Florida and broadcasting from the Universal Orlando Resort. As long as he was there, he thought he might as...
View ArticlePet Alliance of Orlando hosts Cat-a-palooza free adoption event
The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando announced its first ever Cat-a-palooza event that will offer free cat adoptions on select dates. [PICS: Cat-a-palooza] The first 100 cats adopted from the Pet...
View ArticleUniversal Orlando to open new Harry Potter ride in July
ORLANDO Fla. (Reuters) - The much-anticipated expansion of Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open on July 8, the theme park said on Wednesday ahead of a preview of the new...
View ArticleEagle Roofing Products Announces Agreement with Industrial Nanotech, Inc. to...
Eagle Roofing Products, the industry’s leader in concrete roof tile manufacturing and innovation, announced they have entered into an exclusive agreement with Industrial Nanotech, Inc., a global leader...
View Article4 things businesses should know about Florida's medical marijuana law
Florida Gov. Rick Scott this week approved a low-THC medical marijuana in Florida— so what does that mean for companies? I’ve been getting plenty of calls, emails, Twitter messages and comments on the...
View ArticleJob alert: Subcontractors wanted for $12M school revamp
McCree Design Builders Inc. plans to begin taking bids next month from subcontractors and suppliers for a new $12 million project awarded by Orange County Public Schools. The Orlando-based general...
View ArticleAlliedBarton Security Services' Sustainable Trade Show Exhibit Generates...
ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwired - Jun 18, 2014) - AlliedBarton Security Services, www.AlliedBarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, will create a sustainable trade...
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Universal: New Harry Potter area will open July 8
The new Harry Potter-themed area at Universal Orlando Resort is set to open early next month. Reported by WTHR 2 hours ago.
View ArticleAll Aboard Florida wants to borrow $405 million for Orlando-to-Miami railway
All Aboard Florida wants to borrow $405 million for its planned Orlando-to-Miami passenger rail project. Coral Gables-based All Aboard Florida— which is targeting year’s end to start construction on...
View ArticleGreenberg Traurig’s Orlando Evora Honored as 2014 Father of the Year
Orlando Evora, Co-Managing Shareholder in the Orlando office of the international law firm Greenberg Traurig, has been honored with the "Father of the Year" award presented by the 2014 Father's Day...
View ArticleHarry Potter Attraction To Open At Universal July 8
Harry Potter is the centerpiece of a huge attraction at Universal Studios Orlando, and starting next month it will be expanded to include a new ride that takes trill-seekers inside Gringott’s Wizarding...
View ArticleCorey Hawkins to Play Dr. Dre in N.W.A. Biopic ‘Straight Outta Compton’
Corey Hawkins has been cast as Dr. Dre in the N.W.A. biopic “Straight Outta Compton,” it was announced Wednesday by Universal, which will release the film on Aug. 14, 2015. Ice Cube‘s son, O'Shea...
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The new Harry Potter-themed area at Universal Orlando Resort is set to open early next month. Reported by WEAR ABC 3 2 hours ago.
View ArticleOrlando Sees Largest Hotel Deal of 2014
MIAMI--HFF's Michael Weinberg tells GlobeSt.com's Jennifer LeClaire there isn't enough supply of transactions on the market to meet the demand which is creating competition from buyers and lenders....
View ArticleMexico and Caribbean Vacations Available Again With Southwest Vacations
ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwired - June 18, 2014) - Southwest Vacations is once again offering vacation packages to Mexico and The Caribbean destinations. Vacation packages to Aruba, Cancun, Los Cabos, Mexico...
View ArticleFlorida men sentenced in manatee 'cannonballing'
Two men were sentenced Wednesday over an online video that shows one of them jumping onto two manatees. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Orlando reports that 22-year-old Taylor Blake Martin was ordered to...
View ArticleAngel’s Dream Introduces Angel’s Dream Foundation
New charity gives hope to struggling parents, foster children and small families. Orlando, FL (PRWEB) June 18, 2014 Angel’s Dream is excited to announce the establishment of the new Angel’s Dream...
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