‘Epic’ collection of Orange County tourist tax stretches to 13 months
Propelled by the year-old Epic Universe theme park, collection of the Orange County hotel tax brought in $37.7 million in April, nearly $5 million more than a year ago.
US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in February
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid hit their highest level in four months last week, but layoffs remain historically low despite ongoing economic uncertainty brought on by the…
Ask a real estate pro: How can I avoid ‘force-placed’ insurance from my mortgage company?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: My lender requires property insurance, but my company said it won't renew my policy. Is "force-placed" insurance as bad as it sounds?
SpaceX’s IPO is set to be the biggest ever and could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
The company, formally known as Space Exploration Technologies Corp., said Wednesday it will sell 555.6 million shares at $135 a piece.
Oil prices climb back toward $100, but US stocks hang near their records
Oil prices are rising back toward $100 per barrel, but U.S. stocks are nevertheless hanging near their records with help from AI.
Berkshire Hathaway buys homebuilder Taylor Morrison in first deal under new CEO
CEO Greg Abel hinted that he may depart from Warren Buffett’s longtime hands-off operating model at the conglomerate as he announced a $6.8 billion cash acquisition of homebuilder Taylor Morrison.
How an ambitious energy giant wielded political power in Florida
NextEra, the parent company of FPL that wants to buy Dominion Energy, has often butted heads with consumer groups, residents and journalists in Florida.
Six tax tips you should start thinking about now
Asking the right questions throughout the year could help you financially come next tax season.
Ex-Spirit attendants seek millions for late layoff notices; contract worker seeks class-action compensation
Ex-Spirit flight attendants asked a bankruptcy court to order the payout of millions for late layoff notices while a contract worker sought class-action status for his lawsuit.
Billionaire developer targets aging Orlando timeshare in bankruptcy sale
Michael Dezer is targeting Club Wyndham Orlando International, a 1981-built legacy timeshare, for a transformation,