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Archive for Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Congressman DeSantis Working For Name Recognition In Florida Senate Race
Congressman Ron DeSantis said he knows he’ll have to work hard to get enough name recognition to win Marco Rubio’s senate seat. DeSantis is the first major republican vying for the seat.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
After Failed U.S. Sugar Deal, Environmentalists Maintain Push For Land For Everglades
Facing defeat over 46,000 acres of U.S. Sugar land, environmentalists say they are still looking for ways to protect the Everglades.
They're considering other options as the Legislature prepares to reconvene next week.
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
Valencia College to take over Colt’s failed manufacturing site
Valencia College today approved an advanced manufacturing laboratory in Osceola County. It takes over a site originally built for Colt Manufacturing.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
SeaWorld Releases Details About New Roller Coaster, Mako
SeaWorld released details about its new shark-themed roller coaster Wednesday. The theme park says it will be Orlando’s tallest, longest and fastest roller coaster, hitting speeds of 73 miles per hour.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
DEP To Offer Update On Ailing Indian River Lagoon
The state Department of Environmental Protection will deliver an update Wednesday in Cocoa on the latest efforts to save the Indian River Lagoon.
The Indian River Lagoon is considered the most biologically diverse estuary in North America.
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
New Interchange Gives West Orange County Drivers Access to I-4, Apopka
Central Florida Expressway Authority officials are celebrating the completion of an interchange in west Orange County. They say it will make travel easier in a developing part of central Florida. 90.7’s Renata Sago has more.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Brevard Commissioners Vote In Favor Of Aerospace Manufacturing Incentives
Brevard county officials voted in favor of an $8 million incentive package for aerospace manufacturing. It’s called “Project Panther”, and promises to add 330 jobs with the average salary of $89,000.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Hospital commission chastises hospitals for no responses
The governor’s commission looking at health care funding discussed performance funding for hospitals. The commission is tasked with looking at how taxpayer dollars are used to support health care for the poor.
Published in Central Florida News, Health, Health WMFE
Published in Central Florida News, Health, Health WMFE
VA Sec. McDonald: It’s A Great Day For Central Florida Veterans
Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald called it a great day for central Florida veterans at the official opening of the new VA medical center in Lake Nona.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Central Florida’s Tourism Rise And The Impact On Hospitality Jobs
In the first three months of 2015, more than 28 million visitors came to Florida, many of them drawn to the Orlando area theme parks and attractions. Orlando International Airport is also recording higher passenger numbers, and the airport is pushing ahead with plans for a new terminal. But what does a tourism boom mean for the boots-on-the-ground workers in the hospitality industry?
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
