► Florida Polytechnic University leaders were joined by state and community officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Gary C. Wendt Engineering Building, a 40,000-square-foot academic facility designed to elevate the institution’s in-demand engineering programs. (Pictured above)
► Haven Coffee Roasters, in Winter Haven, was named the world’s best coffee by Australia’s Golden Bean World Series.
► Lakeland received a land donation of 379.11 acres, valued at $12.9 million, the largest single land donation in city history, according to Bob Donahay, director of parks, recreation and cultural arts.
► Fort Lauderdale-based BBX Logistics Properties and Jacksonville-based FRP Development have formed a joint partnership to build an industrial park, on 22.5 acres, at 8255 State Road 33 N., just north of the interstate, near the Amazon facility.