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By Louis Llovio
March 19, 2026

Tampa court case could change how government tackles zoning

A dispute over the denial of a zoning request for a downtown hotel is likely heading to the Florida Supreme Court as questions raised about Tampa City Council’s authority.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
March 16, 2026

Apollo Beach businessman charged in $4.8M COVID fraud

Caleb Walsh, 36, faces up to 30 years in federal prison for the alleged fraud. His alleged ill-gotten gains include a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon and a Nebraska hotel.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
March 12, 2026

$38M affordable housing complex breaks ground in Tampa

Rio Palma Apartments will provide 90 affordable housing units for families in Tampa’s Palm River-Clair Mel area.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
March 11, 2026

Central Florida man charged with stealing $600K worth of onions, potatoes

The U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest and indictment of the 39-year old man who is accused of diverting produce shipments without payment.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
March 9, 2026

Hillsborough County delivers $24M to USF mixed-use project

Hillsborough County commissioners voted unanimously to give the university money from its Community Investment Tax

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King and Mark Gordon
March 6, 2026

Waves Boat & Social Club recharts course with Stickney sale pending

Sarasota County officials call the Stickney Point property they intend to buy for $18 million a gem of an opportunity for all residents. Current tenants see the deal as disruptive chaos.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
March 6, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays leaders begin making sales pitch for new stadium project

The team is reaching out to the public as it pitches its plan to build a stadium that will require public money.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
March 3, 2026

Tampa Bay Water breaks ground on $181M plant expansion

The regional water utility is expanding its Surface Water Treatment Plant to meet projected water needs through 2033.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
March 3, 2026

Job cuts hit Tampa region hard as Florida sees 1,500 February layoffs

Coincidence or trend? The Tampa Bay market saw nearly 500 local layoffs announced in a matter of days in mid-February.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
February 17, 2026

Regulators order NJ company to stop issuing auto warranties in Florida

Florida's OIR says American Dream Auto Protect was doing business in the state without a license and must cease working in the state.

Florida

By Elizabeth King
February 17, 2026

Construction of $13.8M North Port emergency operations center begins

The new building will be adjacent to a fire station on City Center Boulevard.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
February 11, 2026

Sarasota County to buy prominent Stickney Point property for $21M project

County commissioners authorized the $18.1 million purchase of 1500 Stickney Point Road.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
February 3, 2026

St. Petersburg Gas Plant RFP draws nine proposals

The city's mayor will now evaluate the plans to determine who will get to redevelop the historic district.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
February 3, 2026

DeSantis, MLB commissioner support Tampa Bay Rays' stadium plans

The two officials spoke at Hillsborough College which, if all goes as planned, will be the site of new Rays stadium and multi-use development.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
February 2, 2026

Manatee County to protect 1,500 acres of ranch land

Commissioners in Manatee County authorized up to $2 million to preserve Thundercloud Ranch and Mossy Island Ranch.

Manatee-Sarasota

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