Ryan NicolApril 9, 2020
4min631
Universal's new closure timeline matches that of rival Disney.
Tag: Universal Orlando
Ryan NicolApril 9, 2020
Scott PowersMarch 18, 2020
7min934
Tourism, lodging, hospitality, and entertainment industries are collapsing.
Scott PowersMarch 13, 2020
5min629
Recommending cancellation of meetings of more than 250 people.
Associated PressMarch 9, 2020
10min334
'I can't see anything that is different.'
Jim RosicaFebruary 13, 2019
4min388
The bill would allow beer makers to sponsor events, concerts at parks.
Peter SchorschFebruary 8, 2019
6min325
The same people collecting checks this weekend will vote on a Universal Studios priority next week.
Scott PowersNovember 29, 2018
10min458
Brightline’s proposal to build and operate a higher-speed passenger train from Tampa to Orlando includes provisions for three possible stops in the Orlando area, including one that could serve Walt Disney World and one that could resolve Orlando’s frustrated desire to connect SunRail to the airport. The new Brightline proposal, submitted Nov. 7 and accepted Wednesday […]
Drew WilsonAugust 17, 2018
4min398
Lobbying firm Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney brought in an estimated $720,000 in fees during between April and June according to newly filed compensation reports. Lobbyists are required to report compensation from their principals in ranges covering $10,000 increments. Using the median number from those ranges shows the firm’s efforts yielded $430,000 in revenue for legislative lobbying […]
Jim RosicaFebruary 28, 2018
4min327
A raft of House bills related to alcoholic beverages, including one dealing with booze-delivery apps, were discussed Wednesday and set up for votes. Among them, one (HB 667) would expressly allow Floridians to use a smartphone app to order alcoholic beverages for home delivery. It’s supported by Uber, among others. Delivery through apps such as Drizly and Shipt is […]
Jim RosicaJanuary 31, 2018
7min357
A trio of alcoholic beverage-related bills moved through a House panel Tuesday: — Beer advertisements in theme parks would be allowed under a bill approved by the Careers and Competition Subcommittee. That measure (HB 669) was approved 13-2, with chair Halsey Beshears, a Monticello Republican, and Rep. Larry Ahern, a Seminole Republican, casting ‘no’ votes. […]