Government

By Louis Llovio
May 26, 2026

Tampa tech CEO, founder indicted for defrauding investors out of $7M

Meade Lewis of mIQroTech was released Tuesday after pleading not guilty to five counts of wire fraud.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Andrew Warfield
May 26, 2026

Sarasota County OKs $1.6M economic development contract — sans conflict

With none of the political drama of the past, the Sarasota County Commission approves the Economic Development Corpo. contract for fiscal year 2027.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 22, 2026

Despite yes votes, future of new Tampa Bay Rays stadium still not secure

Sound familiar? With complex negotiations still to come and elected officials reluctant to back a deal, plans for a new ballpark in Tampa could still collapse.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
May 21, 2026

Rays stadium deal in question as Tampa elected leaders express grave concerns

The city's governing body narrowly approved one measure and delayed a second. 'I would urge you to let us continue the conversations,' a team exec said. 'Don't send the Rays out of Tampa.'

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
May 21, 2026

Affordable housing developer sues Sarasota County over $1M in rescinded funds

A more than $22 million affordable housing project is under pressure after Sarasota County pulled $1 million in funding, the developer says.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 20, 2026

Hillsborough County votes to start negotiating with Rays on $2.3B ballpark

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
May 15, 2026

Fort Myers memorial to veterans to be done by America 250 celebration

Construction has started on the mostly granite memorial at Centennial Park.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
May 15, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays, local officials agree on a framework for new stadium

The agreement, which still needs final approval by the relevant governing bodies, calls for the team to pay $1.7 billion of the cost for the $2.3 billion ballpark.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
May 12, 2026

Retailers saved from penny turmoil as DeSantis signs rounding bill

A Florida Senate bill approved nearly unanimously in the Legislature allows retailers to round cash transactions as pennies disappear.

Florida

By Elizabeth King
May 5, 2026

Nearly $21M Stickney Point project moves forward

Sarasota County commissioners authorized the acquisition and loan to finance the property purchase.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 2, 2026

Tampa technology company powers Naples' AI planning department tool

Blitz AI says bringing AI technology into a city or county planning department makes the process quicker without removing humans who make the final call.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
April 21, 2026

Stickney Point questions prompt delay for lawmakers' $20M vote

Sarasota County commissioners voiced concerns about plans for the future and existing businesses that are tenants at the Boatyard property.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
April 3, 2026

Looking back to look forward, Palmetto balances past, present and future

The Manatee County city, which is seeing a boom of sorts, is looking to maintain and promote its character while preparing itself for major changes already in the works.