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Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Winter Park
Three barriers keep shipping out of Strait of Hormuz despite end to conflict
Shipping companies have not restored normal operations through the Strait of Hormuz following the conflict. Experts cite security risks, sea mines, and new toll requirements as the main obstacles to resuming full traffic.
Central Bank Keeps Rates Unchanged Amid Energy Price Concerns
Central bank officials held interest rates steady, citing elevated energy prices tied to Middle East developments. The decision marks a pause in rate cuts that commenced in December.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Federal Reserve projects slower growth, stable inflation through 2026
The Federal Reserve released economic projections Tuesday showing officials expect U.S. growth to moderate while inflation remains above the central bank's 2% target. The forecasts reflect the Fed's assessment of an economy cooling from last year's pace.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Bezos predicts AI will create jobs, not eliminate them
Jeff Bezos said artificial intelligence will generate employment opportunities instead of replacing workers, predicting the technology will eventually create a labor shortage. The Amazon founder, who also leads robotics and space companies, shared his view on how AI reshapes the workforce.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Under New Chairman Warsh
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged in Kevin Warsh's first major decision as chairman. Warsh released a brief statement on the decision alongside the central bank's assessment of current economic conditions.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
DRMP Promotes Three Engineers to Senior Associate
DRMP promoted three licensed engineers to senior associate positions: Nicole Brown, Jonathan Buckner, and Jason Wager.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Orlando Apartment Complexes Turn to Mailroom Automation to Cut Labor Costs
Orlando apartment complexes are cutting mailroom labor costs by 60% through automation systems that sort packages and notify residents electronically.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Orlando Apartments Combat Package Overload With New Tracking Systems
Orlando apartments are adopting structured package tracking to reduce staff burden and cut losses from misplaced deliveries, with systems ranging from dedicated rooms to automated locker solutions.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Orlando Apartment Buildings Struggle With Mail Delivery as Package Volume Surges
Package volumes to Orlando apartments have jumped 150% since 2015. Address problems and noncompliance with USPS standards cause most delivery failures, not carrier errors.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Package Room Management Explained: Boost Multifamily Efficiency
Orlando multifamily communities are adopting package room management, a software-driven approach that offers greater flexibility and security for handling resident deliveries than traditional locker systems.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Orlando Property Managers: Plan Mail Systems Early or Pay for Retrofits
Orlando property managers should coordinate mailbox plans with the postmaster during permitting to avoid costly retrofits.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Orlando Apartment Communities Deploy Smart Lockers to Manage Package Overload
Orlando apartment communities are using smart lockers and AI scanning to cut package management time by up to 60 percent, freeing staff to focus on resident relations.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Orlando Apartments Rush to Meet 2026 Mailroom Modernization Deadline
Orlando apartments face tight deadlines to modernize mailroom operations under new USPS standards, with automated systems offering significant labor savings and compliance benefits.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Orlando Apartments Drown in Packages. Here's How to Fix It.
Package chaos at Orlando apartments stems from weak processes, not theft. Property managers can fix it by assigning staff, creating clear procedures, and tracking metrics.
Saturday, July 18, 2026