Louisville’s most prominent homegrown company is once again the subject of merger speculation. Humana Inc. is…
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Florida judge to rule on if $1.33 million license renewal fee is too high
An administrative law judge is poised to decide whether a $1.33 million license renewal fee is…
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Opens in Lakeland
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, a national fast-casual franchise known for its delicious hot dogs, BBQ,…
‘Yet their prices keep going up’: Geico lays off 2,000 workers. So does Liberty Mutual. Why?
‘They are losing so much money’ In a reflective TikTok video that has attracted nearly 300,000 views, Matthew…
73 Restaurants Owned by Florida Franchisee File for Bankruptcy
Starboard Group, a Florida-based restaurant operator, has placed its Wendy’s restaurants into bankruptcy protection. The business operates…
Florida-Headquartered and “Most Loved” Retailer Reportedly Lays Off Hundreds of Employees
There are many well-known businesses and retailers that are based in Florida. Examples are Publix, Bealls,…
Publix Named One of Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Women in 2023
Fortune recently recognized Publix with an honorable title. The retailer has been named one of the best workplaces…
Oak Ridge Publix reopens after remodel
On Thursday, November 9, 2023, Publix celebrated the grand opening of its Florida location in Polk County, according…
Skyline Chili set to open first Central Florida location in November
Restaurant to open at 2231 Western Way in Disney’s Flamingo Crossings Town Center The Ohio-based chain…
Disney to Buy Full Control of Hulu In Deal With Comcast
Disney has agreed to take full control of Hulu in a deal with Comcast, which has so far owned a…
MV Investment Sells Second Lakeland, Florida, Self-Storage Facility
Less than a month after completing construction on its newest Lakeland, Florida, climate-controlled self-storage (CCSS) facility,…
Michigan Company Lineage acquires bulk of Burris’ cold storage sites including the Lakeland facility
Milford-based Burris Logistics has quietly sold a large chunk of its business to Michigan-based Lineage, a real estate investment trust…
Fitch Rates Lakeland, FL’s Energy System Rev Bonds ‘AA’; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has assigned an ‘AA’ rating to the following city of Lakeland, FL’s electric system…
Black Dog Venture Partners Acquires 20% Stake in Lakeland, FL based, Minority Owned Creator Collaboration Platform Noted Media
Black Dog Venture Partners announced that it has acquired a 20% stake in Lakeland, FL-based Creator…
Advent International unwinds more First Watch shares in a secondary offering
Bradenton-based First Watch Restaurant Group’s private equity-backer and largest shareholder is selling three million shares in…
Milkster Nitrogen Creamery – Lakeland
What we do at 5178 County Line Road, Lakeland, FL 33811 At Milkster Nitrogen Creamery (aka…
The End of the End is coming for TV and Printed News
CNN’s Headline News may seem thoroughly old-fashioned now that it’s dead. But its demise is a…
Publix Lakeland Division Vice President Sam Pero Announces Retirement; Kevin Murphy Details Marsha Singh’s Appointment
With a career spanning 45 years under his belt, Sam Pero, Publix Super Markets’ Lakeland Division…
MAN wins 120MW flagship order for the City of Lakeland’s McIntosh Power Plant
The state-of-the-art gas engine power plant will contribute to Florida’s Municipal Power Pool MAN Energy Solutions…
Winter Haven intermodal industrial park sold to a Phoenix investor
One of the most closely watched industrial properties in Florida has a new owner. The 930-acre…
MAY 4TH CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA AT A GLANCE
The Agenda at a Glance includes highlights for the upcoming May 4th City Commission Meeting Agenda. The…
Lanier Upshaw sold to BRP Group
BRP Group, Inc. (“BRP Group” or the “Company”) (BRP), a rapidly growing independent insurance distribution firm delivering…
Lakeland Linder International Airport receives $8.5M grant
Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the Lakeland Linder International Airport with a special supplementary Airport…
Publix Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Facilities to Retire
After 47 years of dedicated service, Publix Super Markets’ Senior Vice President of Real Estate and…