Chuck Merlis

USF climbs top 50 public universities, cementing its place among Florida’s best colleges Entrance sign for the University of South Florida in Tampa, featuring the green bull logo on a brick and white monument surrounded by landscaping

USF climbs top 50 public universities, cementing its place among Florida’s best colleges

Chuck Merlis September 23, 2025

The University of South Florida is staking a stronger claim as one of the nation’s top universities,...

Tampa ranks third in Florida for job growth, fueled by education, health care and manufacturing Group of leaders, including Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, cutting a red ribbon during the grand opening ceremony at XTEND’s U.S. headquarters, with the XTEND logo and balloon columns in the background.

Tampa ranks third in Florida for job growth, fueled by education, health care and manufacturing

Chuck Merlis September 23, 2025

Tampa added 12,700 private-sector jobs in August from a year earlier, ranking third among Florida’s metropolitan areas...