LAKELAND, Fla. — Lakeland city leaders are taking steps toward a one-year pause on future hyperscale data centers. City officials agreed Friday to draft a moratorium ordinance following…
Read more Lakeland takes steps toward moratorium on hyperscale data centersST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Petersburg City Council committee took the first steps on Thursday to potentially give voters the chance in November to approve an expansion of…
Read more St. Pete wants to expand the Maritime and Defense Technology HubCLEARWATER, Fla. — Pitchers and catchers will report for their first workouts for Major League Baseball spring training starting Tuesday. What You Need To Know Pitchers and catchers start…
Read more Phillies begin unpacking equipment in preparation for spring trainingTHONOTOSASSA, Fla. — Farmers are working to protect their crops from the cold temperatures that have been affecting the Tampa Bay area. What You Need To Know Florida farmers…
Read more Fruit farmer says cold weather is causing damage to Florida cropsMADEIRA BEACH, Fla. — The city of Madeira Beach will host another round of town hall meetings next week to gather ideas from residents on how to move forward…
Read more Madeira Beach wants resident ideas for waterfront land developmentCLEARWATER, Fla. — Palm Pavilion in Clearwater Beach is just a few months away from celebrating 100 years. What You Need To Know Palm Pavilion is being taken over…
Read more Century-old Clearwater Beach restaurant Palm Pavilion gets new ownersBRADENTON, Fla. — A cruise terminal proposal has generated pushback from Manatee County residents and raised concern from environmental groups. What You Need To Know A cruise terminal…
Read more Manatee County cruise port proposal faces oppositionSTOKES COUNTY, N.C. — Duke Energy is in the early stages of expanding its nuclear power operations in our state. What You Need To Know Duke Energy operates…
Read more Duke Energy in early stages of expanding nuclear power to Stokes CountyCARRBORO, N.C. — Businesses and customers may be feeling a pinch this holiday season from the Trump administration’s decision earlier this year to raise taxes on imported goods. What…
Read more N.C. business feels impact of tariff increases before holidaysLUTZ, Fla. — A new business owner is grateful for a new beginning as her dreams of opening a spa come true. What You Need To Know Elizabeth Remis…
Read more Pasco County entrepreneur opens new spa after turning her life aroundST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Shopapalooza Festival is taking over Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg this weekend. What You Need To Know The Shopapalooza Festival is taking over Vinoy…
Read more Hundreds of vendors take over Vinoy Park for the Shopapalooza FestivalGREENSBORO, N.C. — Despite the national unemployment rate hitting its highest level in four years, 4.4%, shoppers are projected to set another record. What You Need To Know…
Read more Despite shift to online shopping, many still head to stores for Black FridayGREENSBORO, N.C. — This weekend typically marks the start of the holiday shopping season. A nationwide report shows there might be a dip in holiday spending this year. What…
Read more Report shows potential drop in shopping ahead of holiday seasonCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — While the number of Space Coast launches in 2025 already has surpassed the old record, space industry leaders say they expect that number to…
Read more Number of launches from Space Coast expected to soar in coming yearsCLEARWATER, Fla. — Visit St. Pete-Clearwater released its fiscal year 2025 Pinellas County bed tax collection last Wednesday which showed it was only down $4 million from the previous…
Read more Despite hurricanes, Pinellas 2025 bed tax collection only slightly downTAMPA, Fla. — Fancy Fir Christmas Trees is back open in Tampa for its 18th year as we shift into the holiday season. Tom Daly owns the business…
Read more Tampa Christmas tree seller sees steady prices as artificial trees face hikesLAKELAND, Fla. — More farmers and ranchers are embracing agritourism opportunities on their properties. It’s a way to incorporate recreation and educational experiences. The agritourism industry has helped generate billions in Florida alone, according…
Read more Booming agritourism business helps small Florida farmsINVERNESS, Fla. — A new entrance to Whispering Pines Park has officially broken ground on the outskirts of the park. It’s located off U.S. Highway 41, an area that…
Read more New entrance breaks ground at Whispering Pines Park to help traffic and businessST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The U.S. Department of Commerce is proposing an unprecedented 107% tariff on some Italian-made pastas coming into the country, accusing 13 companies of what’s…
Read more 13 Italian-made pastas that may soon face a 107% tariffPLANT CITY, Fla. — The Plant City Chamber of Commerce is immersing people into agriculture. Its Ag tour provides an inside look into the industry and the importance of…
Read more Plant City Chamber offers Ag tours for people to learn about the industry
