Polk County Eyes $250 Million for Water, Sewer Expansion
A $722 million buildout would add treatment capacity, wells and pipelines through 2031.
Chuck Merlis
Largo facility lands production work under $96 million Navy contract
Largo facility to produce Navy missile-launch system electronics under $96 million in contracts.
Tampa Insurance Giant to Go Private in $7.7 Billion Michael Dell-Backed Deal
Shareholders will get $32.50 per share, an 88% premium, with the deal set to close in early 2027.
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.
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.