Central Florida development seen accelerating into 2026

Development dominated Central Florida headlines in 2025, and industry watchers say the pace is likely to accelerate rather than slow in the year ahead.

Artist & Craftsman Supply files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The art supply company operates stores in various states including California, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Jim Beam shutting down production at Kentucky distillery for a year

Jim Beam is shutting down production temporarily at one of its Kentucky distilleries as the whiskey industry faces tariffs and declining demand.

Ford recalls more than 270,000 electric, hybrid vehicles due to roll-away risk

Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.

Warner Bros. urges shareholders to reject hostile Paramount offer

Warner Bros. Discovery is urging shareholders to reject a hostile buyout bid from Paramount Skydance and stick with the $72 billion Netflix offer Warner agreed to earlier this month. 

Delivery drones make first official drop at Orlando's City Hall

Orlando held its first official drone delivery, with a package of hot cocoa and chocolate delivered to Mayor Buddy Dyer.

Razor blades found in Walmart bread, suspect arrested in Mississippi

Police in Biloxi, Mississippi, have arrested 33-year-old Camille Benson of Texas after razor blades were found hidden inside loaves of bread at two Walmarts.

Osceola County approves AdventHealth hospital at NeoCity

Osceola County commissioners on Monday approved a purchase-and-development agreement with AdventHealth to build a new health care campus on 20 acres at NeoCity South, a fast-growing area of Central Florida.

Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy

The Massachusetts-based organization is making the move as part of a restructuring plan.