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.
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
Tampa Defense Manufacturer Plans $58 Million Headquarters Expansion
New military contracts will bring 50 specialized jobs averaging $83,200 to Tampa.