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Federal grant could fund traffic changes at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Federal grant could fund traffic changes at Orlando International AirportThe Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is on track to accept $2.5 million in public transportation grant money from the Florida Department of Transportation to improve traffic flow at the intersection of Jeff Fuqua Boulevard at South Park Place and Station Loop Road.
Dollars & Sense: Vacation inflation is making simple travel goals a complicated reality
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Vacation inflation is making simple travel goals a complicated realityIn the next few weeks, schools will let out, Memorial Day weekend will come and go, the frenzied pace of spring will be a memory, and families will ease into summer mode.
Here’s everything coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ new animation experience this summer
Read full article: Here’s everything coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ new animation experience this summerThe collection of experiences transforms the reimagined Animation Courtyard into an interactive celebration of Disney’s animated legacy.
Fun Spot America celebrates 28th birthday with $28 single-day passes
Read full article: Fun Spot America celebrates 28th birthday with $28 single-day passesPasses can be purchased online or in person at any of the three Fun Spot America locations during regular operating hours, according to a news release.
Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress refresh to bring new decades, Easter eggs to Tomorrowland classic
Read full article: Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress refresh to bring new decades, Easter eggs to Tomorrowland classicThere's a great big beautiful tomorrow for the Carousel of Progress, and Disney World plans its most ambitious makeover yet of the iconic attraction, starting in July, including new decades.
Gatorland’s new beer barn pours up cold brews and swamp views
Read full article: Gatorland’s new beer barn pours up cold brews and swamp viewsGatorland's new spot offers more than 25 options, including craft beers, ciders, seltzers, canned cocktails, wine on tap, and non-alcoholic beverages, with bar seating, picnic tables, and a to-go area — all with views of the park’s zipliners and rock climbers.
1 year of Epic Universe: Here’s what’s changed, what’s new
Read full article: 1 year of Epic Universe: Here’s what’s changed, what’s newIt’s been one year since Universal Epic Universe was added to the theme park capital of the world, and Epic leaders are addressing expansion plans, annual passes, and heat concerns.
‘Sinners’ rises from Mississippi Delta to haunt Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights
Read full article: ‘Sinners’ rises from Mississippi Delta to haunt Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror NightsThe second Universal Halloween Horror Nights house has been revealed, and it takes us inside Club Juke, set in Clarksdale, Mississippi, circa 1932 — where the band is hot, the night is young and the vampires are already at the door. Here's what we know about the new "Sinners" house.
How exactly to plan the ultimate girls trip to Las Vegas
Read full article: How exactly to plan the ultimate girls trip to Las VegasLas Vegas is a classic U.S. travel destination. It’s vibrant, usually packed with people, larger than life, and there’s likely something to do for ANY personality type -- even if you’re not all that into gambling or drinking.
Chicago with the kids: 5 ways to make it a perfect trip to the Windy City
Read full article: Chicago with the kids: 5 ways to make it a perfect trip to the Windy CityWhether you’re just a road trip away from Chicago, you go there on business every so often, or you’d love to visit someday, it’s truly a fantastic city, with so much to offer.
There’s a cool cave in Croatia where you can sip wine and forget about your problems
Read full article: There’s a cool cave in Croatia where you can sip wine and forget about your problemsWhen life gets too stressful, imaging that you're on vacation at an exotic remote location while drinking copious amounts of wine can be the best medicine for getting through a rough day.
You can book a stay at Tony Stark’s cabin right now
Read full article: You can book a stay at Tony Stark’s cabin right nowAs we continue to mourn Iron Man (we’ll never really stop, will we?), there’s some good news for die-hard fans of “Avengers: Endgame”: The last place Tony Stark called home, and his funeral site (RIP Tony!) is up for grabs on Airbnb.
5 places that aren’t on your California bucket list, but they will be after you read this
Read full article: 5 places that aren’t on your California bucket list, but they will be after you read thisRaise your hand if you’re excited for a trip this year, or you’re planning on taking a vacation in the near future.
5 convincing reasons why you should visit Colorado for your next trip
Read full article: 5 convincing reasons why you should visit Colorado for your next tripThere seems to be a buzz in the air -- on social media and in person, more and more people are chatting about the places they’ll go, now that the COVID-19 vaccine is readily available and the world of travel is reopening to the masses.
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‘We just all need help:’ Orlando Spirit workers rally together after closure
Read full article: ‘We just all need help:’ Orlando Spirit workers rally together after closureThe shutdown of Spirit Airlines has left hundreds of employees in Orlando facing uncertainty, heartbreak and questions about how they will move forward after suddenly losing their jobs.
Rising fuel costs push summer airfares higher, travel experts say
Read full article: Rising fuel costs push summer airfares higher, travel experts sayTravel experts say rising fuel costs are driving up airfare prices, and the trend is unlikely to reverse anytime soon — leaving many would-be vacationers paying more or rethinking their plans altogether.
Brightline revenue rises, but audit flags ‘substantial doubt’ about future
Read full article: Brightline revenue rises, but audit flags ‘substantial doubt’ about futureBrightline Trains Florida brought in more money in its latest audit, reporting $214 million in revenue in 2025, up from $188 million in 2024. Most of that total — nearly $199 million — came from ticket sales and other passenger purchases.
Viral plan to purchase Spirit Airlines is exploding online. Here’s how to buy in
Read full article: Viral plan to purchase Spirit Airlines is exploding online. Here’s how to buy inA viral TikTok proposal is pushing to nationalize the defunct airline, though a certain Florida political candidate wants to take it a step further.
Spirit Airlines shutdown: How to get home, how to get refunds
Read full article: Spirit Airlines shutdown: How to get home, how to get refundsThe collapse of the U.S.-based Spirit Airlines is leaving both passengers and crew in the lurch. If you had tickets for a Spirit flight, here's what you need to know.
Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline's survival mount
Read full article: Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline's survival mountPresident Donald Trump says his administration is still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines “but only if it's a good deal” for the government.
Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier
Read full article: Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrierPresident Donald Trump says he is weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell the troubled carrier after oil prices drop.
Dollars & Sense: Airlines, passengers feel the pinch from the war in the Middle East
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Airlines, passengers feel the pinch from the war in the Middle EastIf you’re planning a late spring or summer trip and it involves a plane ticket – and you haven’t booked it yet – I have some bad news.
Amtrak Auto Train, Florida passenger trains running again after Jacksonville-area brush fires
Read full article: Amtrak Auto Train, Florida passenger trains running again after Jacksonville-area brush firesAmtrak train routes are running in and out of Florida again after large brush fires in the northeast part of the state forced their cancellation Monday.
Jet fuel surge puts Spirit Airline’s recovery at risk
Read full article: Jet fuel surge puts Spirit Airline’s recovery at riskA sharp rise in jet fuel prices has threatened Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy recovery plan, raising concerns about potential liquidation and the future of low-cost air travel, especially at Orlando International Airport where Spirit holds a significant market share.
SCOUT hits six-month milestone, plans to expand fleet again amid surging demand in Seminole County
Read full article: SCOUT hits six-month milestone, plans to expand fleet again amid surging demand in Seminole CountySeminole County’s on-demand transportation service, SCOUT, has reached a significant milestone — six months on the road — and the numbers tell a story of rapid growth alongside real growing pains.
JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costs
Read full article: JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costsU.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies.
Here’s what to know about the so-called ‘Loofah Code’ in The Villages
Read full article: Here’s what to know about the so-called ‘Loofah Code’ in The VillagesIt’s a popular joke in Central Florida that some residents of The Villages have been seen with loofahs on their vehicles. But is there any truth to the rumors?
TSA Workers Set to Get Paid After Executive Order—Relief Could Start Monday
Read full article: TSA Workers Set to Get Paid After Executive Order—Relief Could Start MondayThe move could bring fast relief to unpaid TSA officers and help ease the staffing strain contributing to long, slow-moving airport lines, including in Orlando.
Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding
Read full article: Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS fundingPresident Donald Trump has signed a promised executive action to pay Transportation Security Administration employees after a bid to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security abruptly fell apart in Congress.