Walmart has filed plans for a roughly 178,000‑sq‑ft Supercenter on about 21 acres at SR 54 and the Suncoast Parkway in Odessa as Pasco County begins its review. The proposal includes a fuel center and new road connections.

Novada Cement has hired ABB to electrify and automate a new Tampa Bay plant, a project the company says could produce more than 600,000 tons a year. The deal pairs ABB control tech with Medcem’s regional expansion plans.

Costco and Agio recalled roughly 18,500 Menlo patio swings after reports the seat can detach and cause injuries. Owners are advised to stop using the swing and request a free repair kit.

Circle K confirmed fuel-quality problems at seven Southwest Florida pumps, including a Bradenton location. Drivers reported engine trouble and the company and state officials are handling remediation.

Ralph Lauren is returning to Hyde Park Village, set to take the former Wine Exchange storefront at 1609 W. Snow Ave. The center lists the boutique as "Coming Soon."

A UF/IFAS study finds Florida’s forest industry produced nearly $29 billion in 2023 and supported about 103,000 jobs, even as hurricanes and mill closures threaten rural communities.

UF research and NOAA outlook warn El Niño could bump up Botrytis risk in Plant City, leading to more fungicide sprays and higher costs for growers.

Collins Aerospace is investing $26.5M to expand its Largo plant, adding more than 100 engineering and manufacturing jobs and boosting radar production for FAA and defense customers.

Quebec-based Printeez leased 34,020 sq. ft. in Lakewood Ranch and will open its first U.S. headquarters and on-demand apparel production hub this summer.

Publix says Executive Chairman Todd Jones will retire May 31 after a 46‑year career; he will remain chairman of the board as the company shifts leadership. The move follows the chain’s recent Q1 results and is framed as a continuity transition.

A value-minded clothing retailer is set to take over the former Saks Off 5th anchor at Tampa Premium Outlets, filling a prominent vacancy at the Lutz mall.

Amazon‑owned Whole Foods is targeting its first Bradenton store at the Market Place at Heritage Harbour, with an early‑2027 opening on the books. The move adds a new grocery option near Lakewood Ranch.

A Fantasy 5 evening ticket sold at a Sebring Publix matched all five numbers and paid $118,824. Here’s where the winner must go to claim the prize and what to do next.