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Wall Street heads to higher open

Wall Street headed for a slightly higher opening Wednesday ahead of a report on factory orders that could give another glimpse of how the economy is faring.

SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, other parks raise prices

Busch Entertainment Corp. announced new ticket prices Monday that include a $2 increase in the basic ticket rate for SeaWorld Orlando but deep discounts in multipark deals available to Florida residents for SeaWorld, Aquatica and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Galaxy revenue down, income up

Galaxy Nutritional Foods Inc. on Tuesday reported a decline in fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008 revenue, but an increase in net income.

Feeling the Pinch

At the Corner Pub on Cincinnati's west side, bartender Melissa Metz can count the cost of the economic hangover in the stack of bills she has at the end of a shift.

Free wheelchairs offered to kids

The Florida office of Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation and Scooter Vacations have teamed up to provide electric wheelchairs to seriously ill children enrolled in Starlight's Great Escapes family events in the Orlando area.

BofA completes deal for Countrywide Financial

Bank of America Corp. completed its purchase of Countrywide Financial Corp. Tuesday, making the Charlotte-based bank the nation's leading mortgage originator and servicer.

Orlando feels like home again for HD Supply

Two years ago Orlando watched as one of its two Fortune 500 companies was gobbled up by retail giant The Home Depot Inc.

Blue Foundation gives $1M to Florida nonprofits

The Blue Foundation for a Healthy Florida is handing out more than $1 million in grants to 14 Florida nonprofits, including four in Central Florida, that address healthcare.

Radio Disney, Azteca America sign partnership

Radio Disney WDYZ-AM 990 and TV station Azteca America W21AU signed a partnership in Central Florida to provide Hispanic entertainment to local residents.

Lockheed Martin receives $23M contract

Lockheed Martin has announced it has a received a $23.3 million contract modification from the U.S. Air Force concerning its C-130 Aircrew Training System contract, which provides comprehensive academic and simulation training for C-130 weapons system aircrews.

Anti-dumping law for ships in effect - Florida Today

No end to oil 'shock' in sight - Florida Today

Peabody hires Fry Hammond - Orlando Business Journal

KUA payments at Amscot Financial - Orlando Business Journal

Foster children group gets $750,000 - Orlando Business Journal

Frozen yogurt chain opens in Orlando - Orlando Business Journal

Tech center hosts summer program - Orlando Business Journal

Starbucks puts lid on 600 shops - Orlando Sentinel

Research institute in Pensacola shapes the future - Orlando Sentinel

Automakers feel the burn of tanking economy - Orlando Sentinel

Not all property is in a slump - Orlando Sentinel

Oil rises above $141 - Orlando Sentinel