Baker and Emily Mayfield just gave a Florida Gator the opportunity of a lifetime

Baker Mayfield’s latest scholarship honors a Florida Gator whose grit mirrors his own rise from walk-on to Heisman winner.

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University of Florida football player Charles Emanuel III smiles and shakes hands with teammates as they applaud during a team meeting.
Duke Energy Florida powers multifamily growth with energy-efficient incentive

Duke Energy Florida’s new ENERGY STAR incentive offers builders up to $1,000 per unit for energy-efficient multifamily housing.

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A modern multifamily housing complex with balconies and large windows, showing completed energy-efficient buildings next to new construction.
Firehouse Subs opens 1,400th restaurant in Clearwater

Firehouse Subs opened its 1,400th location in Clearwater, spotlighting Tampa Bay’s strong franchise growth and community impact.

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Four people stand together inside the new Firehouse Subs restaurant in Clearwater, smiling for a photo in front of a mural featuring a Clearwater Fire & Rescue truck.
St. Petersburg YMCA CEO David Jezek reflects on 42 years of leadership

YMCA CEO David Jezek closes a 42-year career shaped by service, collaboration and community leadership in St. Petersburg.

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Portrait of David Jezek beside the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg logo, marking his retirement after 42 years of service.
Tampa rescue team witnesses historic hostage release in Tel Aviv

Tampa’s Bryan Stern, founder of Grey Bull Rescue, joined families in Hostages Square as Israel celebrated the release of hostages after 737 days.

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Bryan Stern and members of Grey Bull Rescue stand in the crowd at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv as families and supporters gather during the release of hostages from Gaza.
Metro Diner opens first Palm Harbor restaurant

Metro Diner expands in Tampa Bay with its first Palm Harbor location, adding another Florida favorite to the region’s growing dining scene.

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Exterior of Metro Diner’s new Palm Harbor location at The Fountains shopping center.
Tampa’s Liquor Depot Event Raises $20K for Mike Alstott Foundation

Liquor Depot’s sold-out charity event with Mike Alstott raised $20,000 for Tampa Bay families.

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Liquor Depot owner Trey Lawson and former Buccaneers player Mike Alstott present a $20,000 check to the Mike Alstott Family Foundation at Liquor Depot’s Waters Avenue location in Tampa.
Measuring the economic impact of Tampa Bay Markets

Tampa Bay Markets drives millions in local growth through 16 markets and 900 vendors across Tampa Bay.

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Crowds walk between rows of white vendor tents at a Tampa Bay Markets event in downtown Tampa, with local businesses selling food, crafts and clothing under clear blue skies.
YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg names new CEO

Nicci Bucher has been appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, bringing more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience to the role.

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Nicci Bucher, newly appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, stands outside a YMCA facility, smiling confidently. The YMCA logo is displayed beside her.