News across Greater Orlando

Mount Dora Road Construction Takes Toll on Local Businesses
A major road improvement project designed to address safety and drainage concerns near one of Mount Dora’s busiest intersections is taking a toll on businesses caught behind the construction. Lake County is building a roundabout at Old U.S. Highway 441 and Eudora Road as part of…

Orange commissioners accept plans they previously rejected to develop near Shingle Creek
The move follows a special magistrate’s recommendation for commissioners to let the project advance.

Kissimmee Secures $21.1 Million for Major Taxiway Upgrade at Gateway Airport
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Kissimmee Gateway Airport is preparing for a major modernization project after the Kissimmee City Commission approved the acceptance of federal funding for $21.1 million in improvements to […]

Old Town Kissimmee Begins New Chapter as Rambilas Family Takes Ownership in $24.5 Million Deal
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Old Town, the longtime Kissimmee shopping and entertainment destination known for its brick-lined streets, classic car cruises and nostalgic atmosphere, has been purchased by the Rambilas Family […]

The Continued Development of Homes and Buildings in Florida
Florida's housing and building sectors continue to evolve, blending historic architecture with new construction, housing growth and hurricane-resistant building standards.

DRC to review 95-home subdivision plan, child care facility and three special events
The Apopka Development Review Committee will review a construction plan for 95 single-family lots near Kelly Park Road and a proposed child care facility on Chandler Road. The Sept. 23 agenda also includes a Bronson Peak plat and three special-event applications.
Planning Commission to review plans for 557 homes, industrial projects
The Apopka Planning Commission will consider plans for 557 single-family homes and two industrial projects Tuesday evening. The agenda also includes a special exception for overnight commercial-vehicle parking and a Land Development Code workshop.

Data Centers Fuel AI Boom and Community Backlash
Central Florida communities are weighing whether to slow down or stop hyperscale artificial intelligence data center development.

That Little Checkerboard Building in Mills 50 Next To Wally’s Is Up For Lease
That little white checkerboard building next to Wally’s is looking for a new tenant. The storefront at 1011 N. Mills Avenue, most recently home to men’s clothing shop Tesón Artwear, is now being advertised for lease. The space is currently empty. Tesón appears to have closed…

Colonial Promenade Is Nearly Empty, And Orlando Remembers What It Used To Be
If you grew up in Orlando, there’s a decent chance you have a Colonial Promenade memory. Maybe it was a cheap movie at the old discount theater, wandering through Sam Ash, eating at Sweet Tomatoes, or checking out books from the Herndon Branch Library. When Bungalower stopped by…
DRC denies 312-unit Floridian Town Center apartment plan
A proposed 312-unit apartment development at Floridian Town Center must return to Apopka's Development Review Committee after staff recommended denial because several issues remain unresolved. The DRC also advanced a 78-lot Crossroads at Kelly Park plat and reviewed three…
DRC to review Floridian apartments, 78-lot plat and three special events
The Apopka Development Review Committee will consider plans for apartments at Floridian Town Center and a 78-lot residential plat at Crossroads at Kelly Park. The committee will also review applications for three community events scheduled between October and December.