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Heat has big goals on defense after adding Giannis: ‘The goal is to be No. 1 in defense’

Former Ruby Tuesday near Fort Myers hospitals sells for $2.2M

A hospital buyer acquired the 5,398-square-foot restaurant at the entrance to the HealthPark medical campus.

Michigan credit union to acquire Sarasota community bank

Acquiring Gulfside Bank will enable DFCU Financial to establish a presence in a targeted market between its existing Gulf Coast branches.

County committee keeps 15% cap on Israel bond purchases

Photo gallery: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, new construction soon

Resurgent defense keyed Gators’ upset win at Texas

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Miami injury report: Is Xavier Lucas playing vs Florida State?

Longer leases could lead to greater innovation at The HUB

Extending port leases could attract new technology companies, foster collaboration and fuel innovation in St. Petersburg’s blue economy.

LISC Jacksonville celebrates $300,000 gift for homeownership program - The Florida Times

What does the future hold for St. Pete’s working port?

The plan lays out a future for the roughly four-acre port along the downtown waterfront.

Innovation roundup: Rethinking coastal protection, $722M biotech deal

Sarasota County sees spike in $10M-plus home sales

Several indicators point to a strengthening market, including luxury home sales, according to the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee.

Miami AI Summit grows up: New name, bigger crowd, $13B keynote

When the Miami AI Summit opens on Oct. 23, one of its featured speakers will be a local resident who recently agreed to sell the company he co-founded to

Inventors pitch their next big ideas at Gainesville’s Cade Prize

Pastor accused in Haiti president’s murder was sidelined by plotters, defense says

OpenFX launches venture arm; has invested in Miami’s Jeeves and Cyclops

OpenFX, the financial infrastructure company with a fast-growing Miami hub, is launching an investment arm, seeking to partner with early-stage founders to

Downtown Sarasota project cancels 18-story tower, switches to independent living

No longer a Live Local project, the development formerly known as Adagio returned before the Development Review Committee as a shorter, lower-density independent living condo building called Lumora.

Miami Dolphins DT Kenneth Grant aims to be 'dominant' after toe injury

Work progressing at Naples Airport as it readies for American Airlines

The Collier County airport is getting prepared for the return of commercial service for the first time since 2017.

Bob Swindell retiring as CEO, president of Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance economic development agency

Bon Swindell, who led the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance for more than two decades, is retiring from Broward County’s economic development agency. A search for a successor is planned in 2027.

Multiple Tampa Bay startups among companies selected for statewide accelerator

West Palm Beach company launches AI defense tech venture with Palantir

FSU trying to figure out how to fix run defense with No. 3 Miami up next

Tuesday’s Afternoon Update

What you need to know about Florida today

David Blumberg on why Miami’s tech moment is still gaining ground

Florida Council of 100 kicks off startup accelerator with 46 companies

Ambition Accelerated kicks off statewide accelerator in key sectors. Here are the 19 South Florida startups selected

MA tech company opens Sarasota office, aims for 50 employees by 2029

The tech firm focuses on serving cybersecurity and managed IT needs for independent schools, nonprofits and small- to medium-sized businesses.

Tampa Bay Wave picks 13 startups for fintech accelerator

Two Tampa Bay companies will join founders from across the U.S. and London in a program connecting financial technology businesses with mentors and investors.

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Adrienne Johnston: Florida built a workforce system for growth. Let’s use it.

Michigan biomedical firm acquires majority interest in Sarasota company

The new partnership will enable the Sarasota-headquartered company to scale.

Serial founder lands backing from FLF for Tampa AI startup

FSU football's defensive concerns grow as Tony White prepares for Miami

Bank of America names new Sarasota-Manatee president

Jeff Crabtree will lead efforts to grow market share in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Rovex lands investment from Orlando deep tech VC firm

Sarasota startup capital firm co-founder helps raise $100M for clients

40 Under 40 winner Alexander Ronzino, 32, is the managing partner of Rework Capital.

Miami AI unicorn nears IPO as regional venture capital investment hits $900 million

PitchBook: Tampa Bay deal flow cooled in Q3 but still pulled in $170M

Up, up, up: South Florida on way to another strong VC year, PitchBook’s Q3 report shows

OpenEvidence’s $250 million raise in late September was South Florida’s largest round of the third quarter, and it is so fresh it wasn't’t yet been recorded

Tampa Bay Ventures backs St. Pete fire tech startup

Assessing UM’s defensive personnel at the bye week: Many notes on every position

PHOTO GALLERY: FIU defense stifles New Mexico State for fifth straight home win

Public comments focus on Palm Beach County investment in Israeli bonds

Downtown Sarasota restaurant fire prompts earlier-than-planned closing

Brick's Smoked Meats was already set to close on Saturday, but the barbecue spot now says it won't reopen after an oven fire.

Jacksonville firm joins $150M OpenAI business ecosystem

Port lease amendment heads to St. Petersburg voters

A proposed charter amendment would allow port leases of up to 25 years without a citywide referendum.

Tampa Bay Wave picks 13 fintech startups for latest cohort

Supporters, opponents of Israeli bond buys clash at County Commission

Defense tech company expands South Florida footprint with FAU partnership

Things we learned in Miami Dolphins’ 15-10 loss to Minnesota Vikings

In their first full game without De’Von Achane, the Dolphins ventured to Minnesota in search of their first win of the season. The Dolphins lost to the Vikings, and fell to 0-3 on the road.

FINAL: No. 4 Miami Hurricanes 41, Clemson Tigers 13

164 slot machines seized in Sarasota County illegal gambling bust

The slot machines were taken from three locations in Englewood, officials say.

Pursuing wider deal flow, Jacksonville investment group merges with statewide 'angel syndicate'

Economic leaders see Carnegie Mellon Miami campus as a talent, innovation catalyst

The Dolphins’ run defense has begun to improve. Thank DL Jordan Phillips

Longtime Sarasota-Manatee law firm joins prominent Florida practice

Icard Merrill has joined Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest business law firms.

9,200-square-foot leather store opens on US 41 in Sarasota

Shore House Leather features a selection of furniture that people can customize.

Gunster acquires Sarasota law firm