Austin Fuller

Orlando Sentinel

Austin Fuller is a business reporter at the Orlando Sentinel covering retail, restaurants and technology. A lifelong resident of Central Florida, he graduated from Stetson University in DeLand and previously worked for The Daytona Beach News-Journal.

Con cenas más íntimas, los pavos grandes serían raros para el Día de Acción de Gracias este año

By Austin Fuller

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November 03, 2020

Most consumers plan to celebrate Thanksgiving during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey released by turkey producer Butterball, but differences in how those gatherings take place are expected.

By Austin Fuller

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November 02, 2020

Big turkeys could be rare birds at Thanksgiving dinner this year

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Friday removing remaining capacity restrictions on bars, restaurants and retail stores statewide. The order also prohibits local governments from closing businesses or collecting fines related to pandemic mandates. The order takes effect immediately.

By Gray Rohrer, Austin Fuller and Steven Lemongello

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September 25, 2020

Florida reopens: DeSantis lifts state’s coronavirus restrictions

Trulieve is carrying medical marijuana chocolate bars and fudge brownies while Curaleaf is working to bring gel edibles to its Florida dispensaries in October.

By Austin Fuller

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September 21, 2020

Starbucks plans to close as many as 400 stores in the next 18 months according to a Securities and Exchange Commission document.

By Austin Fuller

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June 11, 2020

Starbucks to shut down 400 stores as company accelerates transformation because of coronavirus

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 3:22 p.m., carrying NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley riding atop on a Crew Dragon capsule. It’s the first mission from U.S. soil in nine years.

By Chabeli Carrazana and Austin Fuller

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May 30, 2020

SpaceX and NASA launch two astronauts from the U.S. for the first time in 9 years

The summer Olympics and political debates could mean more people order delivery or takeout in 2020.

By Austin Fuller

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January 10, 2020

Red Lobster to open ghost kitchen, emphasize delivery in 2020

With the recent legalization of hemp, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is working on regulations for farmers to grow the crop. Universities are also studying the plant, with projects coming to the forefront in Central Florida.

By Austin Fuller

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October 14, 2019