Polk State Hires Former Florida Senior Chancellor to Lead Workforce Expansion
O’Farrell takes over workforce programs as Polk State launches $2M-backed CDL training.
Chuck Merlis
USF Students Get Head Start on Careers With SOCOM, Defense Contractors
More than 850 internships have put students inside real-world defense and technology work.
Tampa General’s AI Assistants Handle 2 Million Calls, Cut Wait Times 58%
Agentic AI assistants in Tampa General Hospital’s call centers have answered more than 2 million calls since September 2025, cutting wait times by 58% while increasing appointment capacity by 21%, according to figures the health system released this month. Tampa General is making that push on several fronts at once, with a corporate venture fund … Read more
Bradenton Moves to Annex Final Pieces of G.T. Bray Park
Two city-owned parcels have remained outside Bradenton’s boundary since the city acquired them in 1983.
Tampa Defense Manufacturer Plans $58 Million Headquarters Expansion
New military contracts will bring 50 specialized jobs averaging $83,200 to Tampa.
Food-Delivery Robots Could Be Coming to St. Petersburg
City Council could begin examining how autonomous delivery robots would operate on St. Pete sidewalks.
Palmetto Moves to Halt Data Center Development for One Year
The city wants time to study water, power and land-use demands before approving a project.
Longboat Key to Vote on $11M Sarasota County Library Deal
The deal pairs county funding with $3.5 million-plus raised for expanded community space.
Land Beneath New Riverview Chick-fil-A Sells for $4.85 Million
Chick-fil-A passed on buying the property before the $4.85 million sale to Trondheim LLC.
Tampa Explosives Manufacturer Tapped for $581M Kentucky Plant
The year-old manufacturer will produce about 8 million pounds of military explosives annually.