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Anastasia Dawson
August 21, 2026

Tampa OnlyFans creator gets one year in prison for tax fraud

Kylie Perez earned more than $5.4 million through social media accounts but failed to pay at least $1.5 million in federal taxes, prosecutors said.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
August 20, 2026

Polk County college finishes $16 million upgrade

Polk State College's medical science building, built in 1966, has undergone a renovation.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Andrew Warfield
August 20, 2026

Sarasota green-lights zoning change for Benderson's county building project

Benderson Development's land use change request for the former Sarasota County Administration Center property was unanimously approved by the Sarasota City Commission.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
August 20, 2026

Punta Gorda Airport unveils latest expansion

Six new gates are now open as part of the $44 million expansion project at the airport in Charlotte County.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Elizabeth King
August 20, 2026

Lakewood Ranch IT company acquires Venice firm

Four Winds IT has taken over Suncoast IT Consultants.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
August 20, 2026

Study: Florida residents carry amongst the highest credit card debt in US

The per-capita credit card debt in Florida rose 4.3% year-over-year and is 16% higher than the national average.

Florida

Anastasia Dawson
August 20, 2026

USF receives $5 million gift to expand eye care, training

The donation from a family with five decades of ties to the university will name the Tyson-Martin Eye Institute, establish an endowed chair and train ophthalmic technicians.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Elizabeth King
August 19, 2026

$7.5M church preschool project complete in Sarasota

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church has expanded its campus on Honore Avenue.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
August 19, 2026

Cape Coral senior community sold for $10.5 million

The Lee County property was bought by a New York firm focused on healthcare facilities.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Anastasia Dawson
August 19, 2026

From Big Macs to big retreat: Caspers plan 550-acre Pasco, Hernando luxury resort

The former McDonald’s franchise family envisions a hotel, equestrian center, working farm and estate homes near rural Dade City.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Anastasia Dawson
August 19, 2026

Trail cameras help protect Florida panthers as I-4 wildlife overpass takes shape

ZooTampa and the fStop Foundation are tracking animals in Polk County to guide development and support Florida’s first wildlife overpass, scheduled to open near Lakeland in 2027.