Local Business
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Winter Garden
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.
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.
Tuesday, May 12, 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.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Groveland Demands $1.4M Refund from Kroger After Fulfillment Center Closure
The City of Groveland is pursuing over $1.4 million in reimbursements from Kroger for breaching an incentive agreement tied to its now-closed e-commerce fulfillment center at Ford Commerce Park. The closure, announced last November, impacts up to 1,400 workers in Lake County and ends Kroger's delivery service in Central Florida by Feb. 1. Amid Florida's 2.8% unemployment rate, local officials are aiding displaced employees through CareerSource Central Florida.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026