Happy Friday, Orlando. The weekend forecast calls for hot, humid days with highs around 92°F and overnight lows near 75°F. Expect partly cloudy skies today and Sunday with a slight chance of stray storms, while Saturday brings a better shot at scattered afternoon thunderstorms. UV levels will be extreme during the day, so sunscreen is a must.

Here’s what’s on deck:

• Silver Airways Shuts Down, Leaving Travelers Scrambling

• What’s Happening This Weekend? (A Full Slate of Sports and Shows)

• $100M Deal Signals Big Bet on Orlando’s Warehouse & Distribution Market

Let’s dive in.

TRAVEL

Silver Airways Shuts Down, Leaving Travelers Scrambling

The big picture: Florida-based regional carrier Silver Airways abruptly ceased all operations on June 11, grounding flights across Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean, months after it quietly pulled out of Orlando.

Why it matters: The sudden shutdown blindsided passengers in Tampa and other Florida cities, where Silver still operated daily nonstop routes to places like Key West, Pensacola, and Fort Lauderdale.

• One traveler said she received a cancellation notice at 4 AM for her Tampa-to-Key West trip planned since March.

• Alternate flights were reportedly several hundred dollars more due to the sudden disruption.

The Details:

• Silver filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December 2024 in hopes of restructuring.

• It attempted to sell assets to another airline holding company, which opted not to continue Silver’s operations.

• After ceasing operations, the company posted on social media: “Please do not go to the airport.”

Between the lines: Silver’s shutdown underscores how fragile smaller regional carriers can be — and how quickly plans can unravel for passengers when one folds overnight.

Source: ABC Action News

ON THE DOCKET

What’s Happening This Weekend?

1. Country superstar Luke Bryan lights up the Kia Center tonight — doors open at 6 PM, show starts at 7.

2. Soccer fans get a double dose: the Orlando Pride face Bay FC in San Jose tonight at 10 PM, and Orlando City takes on the Colorado Rapids tomorrow at 9:30 PM.

3. Rising country artist Max McNown takes the stage at The Plaza Live Saturday night — doors open at 7 PM, show starts at 8.

4. Wrap up the weekend at Boxi Park on Sunday with Family Fun Day, featuring live music, food, and festivities starting at 1 PM.

REAL ESTATE

$100M Deal Signals Big Bet on Orlando’s Warehouse & Distribution Market

The big picture: A massive complex of warehouse and distribution buildings in Orlando just sold for nearly $100 million — one of the biggest sales of its kind in the area in recent years.

Driving the news: Real estate investors BKM Capital Partners and Kayne Anderson Real Estate bought five large buildings totaling nearly 490,000 square feet on June 5 from a company tied to Link Logistics.

• The 25-acre portfolio is located in Orlando’s Street/McLeod area, just west of downtown, and has been renamed “Gridline Orlando.”

• The buildings were constructed in the 1980s and sit on key streets like SW 34th St., LB McLeod Rd., and St. Valentine Way.

Why it matters: These types of properties — often used for storage, delivery, logistics, or light manufacturing — are in high demand right now. Orlando hasn’t seen much new warehouse construction since 2022, and vacancy rates for medium-sized spaces are just 3.2%.

• The new owners plan to spend $7.4 million on upgrades, including paint, landscaping, and interior improvements.

• They’ll also divide larger spaces into smaller suites better suited for growing businesses that need 10,000–15,000 sq. ft.

Zoom out: This marks BKM’s latest move beyond its West Coast roots. “Orlando exemplifies the type of high-growth, supply-constrained market we’re seeking,” said CEO Brian Malliet.

The bottom line: National investors see big potential in Orlando’s warehouse and distribution space — and this deal shows they’re willing to pay top dollar to get in.

Source: OBJ

QUICK HITS

In Other News…

1. UCF’s football stadium will be renamed the Acrisure Bounce House on July 1, keeping its iconic nickname as FBC Mortgage rebrands.

2. Disney has opened a new adults-only lounge called GEO-82 inside Epcot’s iconic Spaceship Earth, offering upscale cocktails, small plates, and premium fireworks views.

3. A necklace recovered from the Titanic wreck site in 2000 is now on display at Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition on International Drive.

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