Sal's Pizza, a family-owned chain established in 1990 in Salem, New Hampshire, is set to open its first Florida location at Live! at Pointe Orlando.

It's possible Universal's three hotels built specifically to serve Epic Universe visitors — Universal Stella Nova Resort, Universal Terra Luna Resort and Universal Helios Grand Hotel — are on the front end of more hotel development.

Furor over the service charge policy elicited empathy from other restaurant operators, citing the difficult financial landscape for restaurants. 

Three clubs in Orlando’s downtown entertainment area had their after-midnight alcohol sales permits suspended.

Florida brewers have decreased production for the past two years in a row, evidenced by a year-over-year monthly sales drop of 14.84% from August 2024 to September 2024, according to Brewers Law.

This is Nguyen’s third concept for Audubon Park’s East End Market — one he wanted to launch much sooner but was interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

A proposed moratorium aimed to halt new applications for church developments in rural areas temporarily has been largely abandoned.

A June 6 event to honor National Naloxone Awareness Day will be held at Versailles, the storied 100,000-plus-square-foot Siegel family residence that has been under construction for more than 20 years in Windermere.

Downtown entertainment venues that filed a lawsuit against Orlando police are pushing back against the defendants’ request that a judge dismiss the case.  

In 2025, the venue will fund and premiere Brooklyn’s Bridge, a musical that chronicles Emily Roebling's role in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge through the eyes of political cartoonist Thomas Nast.

Theme park companies are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and newly published patents offer a glimpse into future ride systems and technologies. 

Epic theme park plans, coasters and legal battles in the news.

The Park Avenue District was just named one of America’s Top 150 Main Streets for Christmas shopping.

A local industry expert said prior testing is crucial for drone shows as Orlando officials navigate the repercussions of a Dec. 21 incident.

Orlando's hospitality industry had a transformative year in 2024. Billion-dollar deals, unexpected losses and the anticipation of Universal Orlando's Epic Universe shaped the landscape.

Orlando's theme park giants dominated headlines in 2024 with major developments that captivated readers. From new attractions to ticketing policies and expansions, these were the top stories shaping the tourism landscape in Orlando. 

Orlando will be first to get a new KFC concept called "Saucy."

The Imperial Wine & Beer Garden in Sanford closed its doors Dec. 8 after 12 years in business, making way for a new seafood restaurant there.

The Dec. 4 shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel has sent shockwaves through corporate America, prompting CEOs nationwide to reassess their personal security protocols.

Creative City Project has announced the return of the Immerse festival for its 10th iteration in downtown Orlando from Feb. 21-23, 2025.