Tampa Startups Surpass $2 Billion in Capital Raised
More than 670 accelerator companies have now raised $2 billion, with 34 exits and 7,600 jobs.
Tampa City Council Approves $100.4 Million South Howard Flood Project
Four years of construction now loom over South Howard after a 4-3 council vote.
Tampa Bay Christian Academy buys 160,000-square-foot Tampa property for new campus
The 600-student school is turning a former North Tampa mall into its new campus.
Tampa International Ranks No. 1 Among Large North American Airports
TPA reclaimed the top spot after two straight second-place finishes.
Jesuit High School Receives Record $10 Million Bequest From Alumnus
The gift comes as the Tampa school pursues a $100 million capital campaign.
Tampa Robotics Company to Open Manufacturing Hub in Mexico
Tampa-based XTEND AI Robotics plans to open a manufacturing, integration and support hub in Mexico, where the federal government has budgeted roughly $17.5 billion for defense and security in 2026. Called XFAB Mexico, the operation will handle manufacturing, system integration, technical support and customer operations as XTEND pursues work with Mexican defense, security and critical-infrastructure … Read more
ZooTampa’s $75M Deal Moves Forward as Five Tampa Institutions Seek Another $90M
Commissioners voted 5-2 as six Tampa institutions seek a combined $165 million.
Tampa Begins $1.7 Million Design Effort to Replace Ballast Point Pier
The 940-foot replacement would use marine-grade materials and a hurricane-rated gazebo.
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.
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.