The Scoop: Thurs. Aug. 6, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Hillsborough County could be the next local government to ban artificial intelligence data centers Communities across the country…
A Russian crewed ship sailed by Tampa’s MacDill base. Is it a security threat?
TAMPA — Last week, a Russian-crewed ship skirted past MacDill’s Air Force Base in Tampa, the home of…
Man accused of stowing away on cargo ship to Tampa had 2 prior similar encounters, feds say
Federal authorities have charged a man with illegally entering the U.S. by hiding aboard a cargo vessel traveling…
Port Tampa Bay lands $24M federal grant to expand capacity
Port Tampa Bay has received a $24 million federal grant to expand its berth to accommodate more vessels.…
GTIS Partners Acquires 116-Acre Site for Industrial Development in Tampa, Florida MSA
NEW YORK, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GTIS Partners LP (“GTIS”), a global real estate investment firm managing…
Travelers around Tampa prepare for spring break trips by land, air, and sea
TAMPA, Fla. — Spring break travel is ramping up, and whether you’re at the airport, sailing the sea,…
Cru Hospitality to open two concepts at Sparkman Wharf
Strategic Property Partners has signed Tampa-based Cru Hospitality Group to open two new food and beverage concepts at…
Supreme Court blocks Trump tariffs, shifting costs for Tampa Bay businesses
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose sweeping…
Home2 Suites Tampa Brandon sells after leading its submarket
A 125-key Home2 Suites in Tampa’s Brandon submarket has sold to a Massachusetts-based buyer, underscoring continued investor appetite…
TBBW names 2026 Women Who Win finalists
Tampa Bay Business & Wealth has announced the finalists for its 2026 Women Who Win Awards, drawing from nearly 200 nominations across industries that…
In Tampa Bay, a proposed cruise port reignites an old Florida battle
TERRA CEIA — As the rising sun seeps through twisted mangroves, JP Clark’s fly fishing rod bends suddenly.…
Company wants to build new cruise port next to Skyway Bridge in Tampa Bay
A company that describes itself as the “leading cruise terminal operator in North America” is working with a…