Clearwater approves Duke Energy deal, rejects public power
Council weighs a new Duke deal after studying whether Clearwater should own its electric system.
French beverage company picks Pasco for $111 million plant
French beverage company Monin has selected Pasco County for a manufacturing and distribution facility, which is expected to cost more than $111 million, after evaluating 10 sites across four states. Monin plans to purchase 70 acres in the Zephyrhills Airport Industrial Park and hire more than 100 employees during the project’s first phase. The company … Read more
ConnectWise launches AI platform for managed service providers
Tampa-based ConnectWise announced the general availability of an artificial intelligence platform that combines its software for managed service providers into a single system. The ConnectWise Platform connects the company’s professional services automation, remote monitoring and management, ScreenConnect remote access, ConnectWise SIEM, cybersecurity, billing, documentation and backup products with third-party integrations. ConnectWise said AI agents built … Read more
Riverview shopping center sells for $14 million
Riverview shopping center changed hands in a $14 million commercial real estate deal.
Port Tampa Bay inches fourth cruise terminal toward construction
Board action advances design work on a fourth cruise terminal planned near Channelside.
Tampa-based defense tech firm takes part in British Army exercise
British Army soldiers used XTEND’s autonomous drone systems during a major training exercise.
Mixed-use redevelopment planned for Stetson’s Tampa Law Center
Plans call for a new law center, hotel, housing and retail at the Tampa property.
How The Florida Aquarium helped shape Downtown Tampa’s transformation
Aquarium leaders reflect on three decades of growth alongside Downtown Tampa’s evolution.
Former Tampa strip mall converted into affordable housing
Seventeen affordable apartments opened Wednesday along North Florida Avenue after a former strip commercial center was redeveloped into permanent housing for individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Mercy Oaks II includes 15 one-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom apartments. The City of Tampa contributed $1.25 million in State Housing Initiatives Partnership funds to … Read more
AI demand drives Jabil to raise 2026 revenue, earnings forecast
Jabil raised its 2026 outlook as AI infrastructure demand fueled stronger quarterly results.