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Tampa Bay Buccaneers expect to apply for stadium renovation subsidies in 2016

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Florida lawmakers gave no money for sports stadium projects during the 2015 Legislative Session. But that was last session. With a new application period approaching, Legislative IQ powered by Lobby Tools reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Sports Authority are expected to seek state funds for renovations at Raymond James Stadium. This week, the Bucs announced details of a proposed stadium overhaul, with costs estimated at somewhere between $78 million and $100 million. The Bucs franchise would pick up most of the costs, although Noah…

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Gov. Scott announces TQL expansion will create 100 new jobs in Daytona Beach

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Gov. Rick Scott announced Thursday that an Ohio-based logistics company will add 100 jobs and make $560,000 in capital investments in Volusia County. “TQL already employs approximately 450 Floridians and the creation of 100 additional jobs in Daytona Beach is exciting news. Since December 2010, Florida businesses have created more than 940,000 private-sector jobs,” Scott said in a news release. “We wish TQL the best as they continue to grow and create new opportunities for Florida families.” TQL, short for…

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Rick Scott highlights job growth with Fort Walton Machining expansion

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Gov. Rick Scott gave a progress report Thursday on a 30-job expansion for Panhandle manufacturing company Fort Walton Machining. “I am excited to visit Fort Walton Machining today to celebrate their recent job growth,” Scott said in a news release. “We have made a lot of exciting jobs announcements this week because Florida is on the way to becoming the number one place for business.” The 30-year-old company first announced expansion plans in July, committing to 30 new jobs and…

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Gov. Scott announces Blue Origin launch facility; will create 330 Brevard County jobs

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A deal between Florida and a private space flight company owned by the CEO of Amazon promises to pump 330 new jobs and $200 million in investments into the Space Coast. Gov. Rick Scott announced the deal Tuesday alongside Amazon head Jeff Bezos, who said Florida beat out about a dozen other states vying for the new Blue Origin production facility. In addition to the new facility the space flight company will be taking over a 43-year-old complex on Cape…

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Tampa Bay area’s severe flooding prompts state emergency loan program

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Gov. Rick Scott said Monday he has opened up an emergency loan mechanism called the Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to make state funding available for businesses affected by recent flooding across the Tampa Bay region. “I saw firsthand the devastating flood damage in the Tampa Bay area communities earlier this month, and we will continue to take every possible measure to ensure that small businesses and families can quickly recover,” Scott said in a news release. “Small business are…

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Rick Scott: Online job demand on the rise in Florida

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Gov. Rick Scott’s office announced Tuesday that online job openings have jumped up over the past year, with July’s openings marking the state’s highest since May 2005. “The demand for jobs across the state is growing and the good news is that we have many opportunities available for families to get a great job in Florida,” Scott said. “By cutting taxes 50 times – including $400 million this year – we are helping job creators provide more opportunities for Florida families to find fulfilling careers.” The…

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Rick Scott announces Frontier Communications Corp. to expand, add jobs in Deland

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Gov. Rick Scott’s office announced Thursday that Internet and phone service provider Frontier Communications will expand its operations in DeLand, adding 400 jobs and making about $2.5 million in capital investments. “I am excited to announce that 400 jobs will be created in Deland thanks to Frontier Communications’ newest expansion,” Scott said in a news release. ”This great news means hundreds of new opportunities will be available to families in Volusia County.” Deland Mayor Bob Apgar and Department of Economic Opportunity chief Jesse Panuccio…

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