Edgewater
LATEST NEWS
Primark to Open at The Florida Mall
Primark (Dublin) announced Monday that a new location will open at The Florida Mall in Orlando, Fla. at the end of August. This location will be the retailer’s 26th in the U.S. as it continues to expand its footprint after opening stores across the country earlier this year. Primark said it hopes to reach 60 U.S. stores, and 530 globally, by 2026. Primark currently operates more than 440 stores globally.
$37 million deal: Cannabis company buys huge industrial building in Marion Oaks commerce park
A new building in the Florida Crossroads Commerce Park in Marion Oaks has been sold to a Chicago-based cannabis company, which will use it for cultivation and processing. Here is what we know: Where is the building located? ...
The Villages fears ‘irreparable’ harm if it loses power of non-compete clauses
The Villages top sales official said she fears “significant and irreparable” harm if the sales representatives selling dream homes are no longer bound by non-compete agreements. Jennifer Parr, vice president of sales and marketing for The Villages and president of Properties of The Villages, has offered a 14-page...
Deltona City Commission District 2 up for grabs in August
It’s a big election year for the largest city in Volusia County, with four of seven Deltona City Commission spots up for grabs in August. In District 2, Troy Shimkus is the incumbent, having been appointed to the board in February to fill the seat of Anita Bradford who resigned for health reasons. Challengers are Emma Santiago a former city employee and Elizabeth Chavez a newcomer to local politics. ...
Florida representative District 81: Meet candidate Yvette Benarroch
Gladyvette "Yvette" Benarroch , 54, says she is a mom, a business owner and "an outsider, not a politician." Benarroch says she wants to preserve the American dream, one she followed to business ownership and homeownership and running for office. ...
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant in 1994 murder of FSU student
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a death warrant for the man convicted of the 1994 murder of a Florida State University student. DeSantis' office announced that the execution of Loran Kenstley Cole, 57, was set for 6 p.m. Aug. 29. The governor hadn’t signed a death warrant since last August, when he...
Next opportunity to sound off about latest airport noise study set for Aug. 8
All are invited to hear a summary of the latest aircraft noise study for New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport and provide feedback during a public forum at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 in the James W. Hathaway Commission Chambers at 214 Sams Ave. In summary, Environmental Science Associates concluded in...
Florida Highway Patrol rockets to victory in National Best-Looking Cruiser Competition for second year in a row!
Today, the American Association of State Troopers announced the Florida Highway Patrol as the 2024 winner of its annual America's Best Looking Cruiser Competition. The post Florida Highway Patrol rockets to victory in National Best-Looking Cruiser Competition for second year in a row! appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
TIMELINE: Afternoon, evening thunderstorms likely across Central Florida on Tuesday
ORLANDO, Fla. - Numerous showers and storms will move southward during the afternoon and evening on Tuesday. In some spots, they will produce torrential downpours, vivid lightning, and gusty winds. It will continue to be hot and very humid this week, with afternoon highs in the low to mid-90s with...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.