Local Business
Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Ocoee
REI Winter Park Store Thrives After 2017 Opening
REI Co-op's Winter Park location at 430 Orlando Ave has been a staple for Central Florida outdoor enthusiasts since its 2017 grand opening. The store offers quality gear for hiking, camping and more, serving residents from Orlando to surrounding areas. Open daily with hours tailored for weekend adventurers.
Construction Starts on 300-Room Bourbon Hotel, Retail on I-Drive
Construction has kicked off on the seven-story Rio Hotel by Bourbon, a 300-room property at International Drive and World Center Drive. The project includes ground-floor retail, a bar, pool and event spaces to enhance Orlando's tourism hub. Local residents can expect increased traffic but more jobs and visitor amenities in the growing World Gateway area.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Kroger Closing Groveland Fulfillment Center, Ending Florida Delivery
Kroger is shutting down its automated fulfillment center at 7925 American Way in Groveland this month, eliminating hundreds of local jobs and ending grocery delivery service across Florida on Feb. 1. The city of Groveland is demanding over $1.4 million in refunds from incentives provided to the company. Lake County officials are assisting displaced workers amid the economic fallout.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Bank Stocks Surge on Record Trading, Double-Digit Loan Growth
Major U.S. banks kicked off 2026 with blockbuster first-quarter earnings, fueled by record trading revenue and robust loan expansion. Wall Street rallied as JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and peers crushed estimates amid resilient fundamentals. The results signal a healthy sector poised for the year's second half.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Oil Boom Lifts Energy Sector Past Earnings Forecasts
As crude prices surge above $100 per barrel following geopolitical tensions, major energy companies are posting earnings that shatter analyst expectations. The sector's earnings forecast for full-year 2026 has nearly doubled since January, signaling a dramatic reversal in investor outlook.
Saturday, May 9, 2026