US applications for jobless benefits inch up last week to a still-low 200,000

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/22 1:54A Associated Press

By MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits inched up last week but U.S. layoffs remain historically low despite signs of a softening labor market. Related Articles...

Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/22 1:43A Associated Press

By PAUL WISEMAN, Associated Press Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Powered by  strong consumer spending , the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade of...

Wall Street claws for more gains in wake of Greenland de-escalation

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/22 1:32A Associated Press

By CHAN HO-HIM and MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writers Wall Street was poised to open with gains Thursday, adding to the rally from a day earlier when U.S. President Donald Trump walked back his tariff threats on eight European countries...

This customized Lake Nona home was gutted, rebuilt and put on the market for $4.2 million

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/21 11:00P Tiffani Sherman

It isn’t often that someone buys a relatively new home, guts it, and then puts it up for sale. But that’s exactly what happened with a home in Lake Nona. “Everything is customized in the house,...

Send us your tips about Florida property insurance companies, claims and issues

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/21 5:15A Orlando Sentinel

The Orlando Sentinel is seeking news tips from the public on concerns related to property insurance in Florida — including policies, practices and claims issues. You can send confidential tips to our reporters in various ways, including using...

First look: Epcot arts fest’s big lamp, flurry of Figment

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/21 4:30A Dewayne Bevil

The Epcot International Festival of the Arts has burst back onto the scene at Walt Disney World . The event has many of the same artsy attractions as in previous years, but on opening weekend we...

2 Central Florida restaurants in Orange County shut down last week

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/21 1:23A Garfield Hylton

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down two Central Florida dining venues for health code violations during the week from Jan. 11-17. Orange King Buffet at 2157 E Semoran Blvd. in Apopka shut down on Jan. 12. Inspectors...

Wednesday brings warmer temperatures but cold coming back soon

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/21 12:15A Garfield Hylton

Warmer temperatures are on the way, but Central Florida isn t out of the cold just yet. Wednesday has partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid 70s, according to NWS Melbourne. The temperature increase to the 70s and 80s is expected to last...

History center spotlights animation process, Disney productions

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/20 11:06P Dewayne Bevil

The latest exhibit at Orange County Regional History Center may get creative juices flowing and prompt waves of nostalgia. “Animationland” provides hands-on artistic activities, and its companion...

New Universal Studios coaster will be Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/20 5:01A Dewayne Bevil

A Fast & Furious themed roller coaster is the project that s going up at Universal Studios Florida theme park. It will replace Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, which closed in August. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, an outdoor coaster, will open in...

Beware of online ads with elaborate backstories. They may not be from a real small business

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/20 3:00A Associated Press

By MAE ANDERSON, AP Business Writer Melia & Co appears to be a small family-run business. The sweaters on its website feature a photo of a woman hand-knitting a Christmas design. The caption says that after decades of creating knitwear that tells...

Netflix intensifies bid for Warner Bros making its $72 billion offer all cash

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/20 1:09A Associated Press

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS, AP Business Writer Netflix is now offering to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business in all cash — in an effort to win over the...

Bankruptcy court approves Sun Terra purchase of planned Whispering Hills site in Leesburg

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/20 12:31A James Wilkins

Oviedo-based developer Sun Terra Communities is moving to purchase the proposed site of the huge, 1,088-acre Whispering Hills community in Leesburg out of bankruptcy court for $62 million. According...

Wall Street slumps and Europe stocks sink as Trump threatens tariffs on 8 NATO members

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/19 11:15P Associated Press

By DAMIAN J. TROISE, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slumped in afternoon trading on Wall Street Tuesday after President Donald Trump threatened to hit eight NATO members with new tariffs as  tensions escalate  over his attempts to...

Oldest astronaut Buzz Aldrin turns 96 as new moon astronauts share Apollo inspirations

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/19 11:00P Richard Tribou

Buzz Aldrin, the second man and only one of 12 to ever walk on the moon, turns 96 today. He s just one of four living moonwalkers and the oldest remaining astronaut still making trips around the sun....