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• Orlando Lamborghinis, Luxury Homes, And $400 Million Illusion: Feds Seize Ponzi Scheme Spoils (tampafp.com) — Federal prosecutors in Orlando are moving to seize luxury homes, cars, and downtown Orlando real estate they say were bought with money from a $400 million Ponzi scheme. Investigators allege the scheme, run through Goliath Ventures, used fake crypto investments to fund lavish spending. Authorities say they’ll liquidate seized assets to help repay more than 1,000 investors and are still tracking additional property.
• Orange County Offers Competitive Film Incentive (westorlandonews.com) — Orange County is rolling out a $25 million film incentive aimed at drawing major productions to the Orlando region, with applications open now through May 28, 2026. The program offers rebates for qualifying film, TV, and commercial shoots that spend locally, promising high-wage creative jobs, more hotel stays, and broader exposure for Central Florida’s diverse locations.
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