Environment

By Jim Stinson
March 8, 2024

Pinellas clean water company appoints 'Shark Tank' star to board

OriginClear, a Clearwater-based "clean water innovation hub," named businessman Kevin Harrington, an original "shark" on ABC's "Shark Tank," to its board of advisers.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
January 25, 2024

Startup accelerator program aims to transform climate technology

The Tampa Bay Innovation Center is launching its next startup accelerator, which will focus on innovations in climate technology, sustainability and resilience.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Brian Hartz
January 23, 2024

Tampa startup turns invasive species into exotic leather fashion brand

Inversa is attacking a major underwater problem while also trying to grow a 10-employee company.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
January 11, 2024

Hertz plans to sell off 20,000 electric vehicles to cut costs

The global car rental giant will use the proceeds to buy gas-powered cars.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Jim Stinson
January 6, 2024

St. Pete environmental services firm acquired

Environmental Science Associates acquired Janicki Environmental, which is known for its work in aquatic science and the study of estuaries.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
December 21, 2023

Lee commissioners get generous with affordable housing and conservation

As the year comes to an end, Lee County leaders look to buy 30 acres for conservation and give out $5 million in grants.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Mark Gordon
December 19, 2023

Region wins nearly $40M in state funding for water pollution reduction projects

Funding for five water quality projects in the region worth nearly $40 million has been approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
December 11, 2023

TECO expands solar capabilities

With new solar plants open, Tampa Electric Co. says 14% of production “can come from the sun.”

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
December 7, 2023

Italian firm makes investment in Tampa water technology company

A producer of biodegradable films and delivery systems completed an investment in JRF Technology, a leading developer of water-soluble polymer and edible-film technology.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
November 15, 2023

Boston firm wins work in $150M project to help combat algae bloom in Fort Myers

The city of Fort Myers has chosen engineering and construction firm CDM Smith to oversee a five-year, $150 million project designed to eliminate discharge into the surface waters of the Caloosahatchee River.