Tampa Bay–Lakeland

Louis Llovio
September 16, 2026

University of Tampa adjacent student housing listed for sale

The 2-year-old community is less than a half-mile from the campus near downtown and 91% occupied for this school year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Anastasia Dawson
September 16, 2026

New Jersey burrito chain opens second Pasco spot

Bubbakoo’s Burritos gave away free monthly burritos to the first 30 customers.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
September 15, 2026

Firms explore building carbon dioxide terminal at Seaport Manatee

The firms have signed a memorandum of understanding to identify locations, develop a site plan and investigate the design for "an appropriate new tank vessel."

Manatee-Sarasota

Anastasia Dawson
September 15, 2026

Tampa sign company expands, buys North Carolina manufacturer

The deal for Rite Lite Signs adds a second production facility and expands the Tampa company’s reach across the Southeast.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
September 14, 2026

Dell founder part of group buying Tampa insurance giant in $7.7B deal

The insurance firm has entered into an agreement to sell a majority share in the business and to go private.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Anastasia Dawson
September 14, 2026

Tampa defense manufacturer plans $58M HQ expansion, 50 jobs

Tampa Brass & Aluminum is adding 50 new jobs paying an average of $83,200 after choosing Tampa over a competing site in Texas.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
September 11, 2026

Group says Floridians are owed $48 billion in unclaimed funds

The national organization Reclaim.org says despite state's efforts to connect people with their money, 13 million accounts are unclaimed.

Florida

Anastasia Dawson
September 11, 2026

St. Pete Beach to break ground on $10.5M fire station

State funding will cover $6.5 million of the storm-resistant replacement for Fire Station 22, which was damaged by hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024.