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05/03/2026 · Osceola County

UF Startups Deploy AI Drones to Battle Florida Citrus Greening

As Florida's citrus production hits its lowest in 80 years, University of Florida startups are fusing AI and aerospace tech for drone-based grove monitoring. This partnership aims to help growers detect and fight citrus greening faster amid the industry's $9 billion crisis. Hope is rising for the Sunshine State's iconic orange groves.

05/03/2026

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Orlando Office Vacancies Hit 8% Low as Tech Surge Fuels Demand

Central Florida's office market is booming with vacancy rates dropping to 8% amid a tech expansion led by giants like EA Sports. Class A spaces are in hot demand, signaling a robust recovery for Orlando's commercial real estate. Local expansions and leasing activity point to sustained growth through 2026.

05/03/2026

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PortMiami Crushes Q1 2026 Passenger Record, Fuels Miami Boom

PortMiami welcomed over 1.2 million cruise passengers in the first quarter of 2026, shattering records and injecting a 15% tourism surge into South Florida's economy. From megaships like Icon of the Seas to new arrivals, the 'Cruise Capital of the World' is busier than ever. Local businesses from Miami Beach to the Design District are reaping the rewards.

05/03/2026

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Publix Surges Ahead: 2026 Florida Expansion Unveils Mega Stores, Jobs Boom

Publix Super Markets is charging into 2026 with a flurry of new Florida stores, from a towering Mega Publix in North Miami to amenity-packed locations in St. Augustine and beyond. These openings promise hundreds of jobs and economic lifelines for booming communities. As the Lakeland-based chain cements its Sunshine State dominance, residents gear up for fresher groceries and fuller shelves.

05/02/2026

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Orlando Luxury Condos Defy Cooling Market with Projected Surge

Amid Central Florida's shifting real estate landscape, downtown Orlando's high-rise luxury condos are poised for 3-10% price gains in 2026, bucking broader cooling trends. Investor confidence rides on population influx and urban appeal near Lake Eola. Experts forecast steady demand despite rising inventory.

05/02/2026

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Florida Tourism Hits 143.3M Visitors in 2025 as Cruise Boom Accelerates

Florida's tourism engine roared into 2025 with record-breaking momentum, welcoming 143.3 million visitors and generating $133.6 billion in economic impact as cruise bookings from Miami and Port Canaveral reached unprecedented levels. The surge, driven by a 13.9% explosion in cruise passenger arrivals, is positioning the state for another blockbuster year after shattering tourism records in 2024.

05/02/2026

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