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Office vacancies could be boon for new business in Orlando

M ayor Buddy Dyer hopes the layoffs, empty offices and down economy will be a boon for startup businesses in downtown Orlando.

EDC ducks questions on confirming jobs

The executives who run the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission appeared at the Orange County Commission on Tuesday to try to convince commissioners that the EDC's work is worthy of taxpayer money.

SeaWorld Orlando reconsiders using Tilikum killer whale in shows

Tilikum is the killer whale that drowned trainer Dawn Brancheau.

SeaWorld Orlando said Tuesday it is reconsidering whether to continue using in performances the 6-ton killer whale that drowned its trainer last month.

Auto club to sell Turnpike transponders

The AAA Auto Club is teaming up with Florida's Turnpike to sell SunPass electronic transponders.

Celebrity Resorts files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Celebrity Resorts LLC and its affiliates have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, listing tens of millions in estimated liabilities.

Harris Corp. taps Norway firm in bid for $200 million FAA deal

Melbourne-based Harris Corp. said Tuesday it has teamed up with a company in Norway to compete for a deal potentially worth $200 million to produce next-generation radios for the U.S. air traffic control system.

No word from GM on reinstating Holler dealerships

For the Holler-Classic Automotive Group in Orlando, no news was bad news Monday.

Report: Mica tells Tampa to beef up high speed rail links

U.S. Rep. John Mica, R-Winter Park, tells Tampa leaders they must beef up bus and other services that will link to the high-speed train between Orlando and their city, according to the Tampa Tribune.

Report: Cold hits Florida tomatoes hard

Growers in Florida, the nation's main source for winter tomatoes, say up to 70 percent of their crop was wiped out by January's cold snap in the Sunshine State, according to Florida Today.

Reservations required: Cash for clunker appliances will require advance sign up

Consumers must sign up to get cash for their clunker appliances

Reservations aren't just for dinner anymore. Floridians who want to cash in on the much-anticipated government cash-for-clunker appliances rebate program next month will need to reserve a spot to claim their 20 percent discount on new energy-efficient stoves, refrigerators and dishwashers.