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07/01/2026 · Seminole County
U.S. Economy Outpaces Global Peers Despite Shared Challenges
The U.S. economy has grown faster than many international counterparts even as all face similar global disruptions. Economists cite several factors unique to America's economic structure as drivers of the outperformance.
PortMiami's $345M Expansion Supercharges Florida Trade Hub
PortMiami is transforming into a global powerhouse with multimillion-dollar cruise and cargo upgrades set to double traffic by 2035. From Royal Caribbean's new mega-terminal to cutting-edge AI cargo tech, the port promises jobs and economic boom for South Florida. Officials hail it as a game-changer for Florida's trade dominance.
05/04/2026
Orlando Home Prices Dip Amid Surge in Inventory, Defying Earlier Surge Hype
Central Florida's red-hot housing demand has cooled, with Orlando median home values dropping 3.5% year-over-year to $374,136 as of March 2026. Record inventory levels are flooding the market, giving buyers more leverage after years of price spikes. Experts point to exploding supply in Orange, Osceola, and Lake counties as the key driver behind the shift.[1][3]
05/04/2026
Florida Spring Break Draws Record Crowds, Fuels Tourism Boom
Florida's beaches are packed as spring break 2026 shatters records, pumping billions into coastal economies from Miami to Pinellas County. Hotel bookings in Miami Beach surged 38%, with average rates topping $640 a night amid fewer arrests and family-friendly reforms. Officials eye even bigger gains from the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
05/04/2026
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
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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View allHurricane Isaias: Evacuation Information and Who to Call
A reminder that City Hall, the Mary Esther Public Library and all City parks remain closed through Friday, October 9. City Hall’s phone line has a recorded message with emergency numbers. Help is still available through the contacts below. Evacuation. Okaloosa County has ordered a mandatory evacuation of Zones A and B, effective noon Thursday. The order includes portions of coastal Mary Esther. Find your zone by entering your address at https://myokaloosa.com/gis_ps. If you are in Zone A or B, please leave now while roads are clear. County shelters opened at 6 p.m. Thursday; the current shelter list and evacuation details are at https://myokaloosa.com/eoc/home. Who to call Life-threatening emergency: 911 Water or sewer emergency: Jacobs, 850-420-7324 (answered 24 hours) Power outage: Florida Power & Light, 1-800-4OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243), the FPL app, or online. Please report your outage even if you think a neighbor already has. FPL’s Power Tracker map shows outages and restoration estimates. Downed power line: Stay far away. Call 911 or FPL at 1-800-468-8243. Gas smell or suspected leak: Leave the area first, then call 911 or Okaloosa Gas at 850-729-4700 (24 hours). Shelters, evacuation and County updates: Okaloosa County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) County emergency alerts: Sign up at Alert Okaloosa or text OKALOOSAFL to 888777. A few things that help. If you run a generator, keep it outside and away from doors and windows, and never plug it into a wall outlet. Please do not drive through standing water. Where updates will come from. We will post all City updates here and on the City’s Facebook page. Emergencies should never be reported through social media comments or messages, which are not monitored around the clock. To receive City notifications by email or text, sign up for City News Updates.
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Charter Amendments on November Ballot
This November, you will see four (4) Amendments on your Oviedo Ballot that will make changes to the City Charter. We want to make sure everyone knows what they are and the process of the Charter Review Committee who suggested the changes. You can use the QR Code below, or click here for details: CHARTER AMENDMENT BALLOT QUESTIONS AND PROCESS The amendments are: ☑Changing Length of Council Terms from 2 Years to 4 Years ☑Revising Council Voting Procedures for Ordinances and Resolutions ☑Revising Time Frame for Holding Special Elections ☑Moving Qualifying Period There is also an FAQ at the bottom of the page if you have any questions!
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