Primo Brands Corporation (NYSE: PRMB), a new name in North America’s beverage landscape, has officially launched on the New York Stock Exchange following its merger of Primo Water Corporation and BlueTriton Brands. The company, with a focus on healthy hydration and sustainability, aims to redefine the branded beverage industry across the continent. CEO Robbert Rietbroek […]
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) has officially inaugurated its Ocala Sales and Distribution Center, unveiling a $10 million investment in a 28,000-square-foot facility located off Silver Springs Boulevard. The launch, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting event attended by key local officials, signals a significant expansion of Coke Florida’s operations, creating a permanent base for its […]
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Florida is grappling with widespread destruction, a massive number of power outages, and community efforts to recover from the storm’s wrath. The powerful hurricane, which made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, has left a deep mark on the Sunshine State, just two weeks after […]
In a major development poised to reshape fire safety services in the Tampa region, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has officially announced its acquisition of Pasco Fire & Safety Equipment. This strategic move not only enhances Pye-Barker’s operational capabilities but also solidifies its standing as the nation’s largest full-service fire protection, life safety, and security services […]
In a horrific turn of events, at least two people were fatally shot and 18 others injured during Halloween festivities on Tampa street. Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw described the scene as a chaotic showdown between two groups. “It was a disturbance or a fight between two groups,” Bercaw explained, noting the calamity inflicted upon […]
In a move to fortify its position as the preferred single-source service provider, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, America’s leading private, full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider, has acquired Advanced Engineered Systems Corp. (AESC), a Tampa-based integrated fire alarm, security, and mass notification systems provider with over 25 years of business history. This […]
Basis Industrial, a Florida-based real estate owner and operator, has acquired an industrial portfolio in Tampa for $33 million. The assets involved in the deal are Brandywine Business Center at 3801 Corporex Park Drive, Corporex Plaza at 3902 Corporex Park Drive, and Presidents Plaza Business Center at 4801 George Road. Basis Industrial said that it […]
The First Bancshares said that it has secured all the necessary regulatory approvals for closing the previously announced $116.7 million acquisition of Beach Bancorp, the holding company for Florida-based Beach Bank. According to the Mississippi-based holding company, the all-stock deal is expected to close on 1 August 2022. It will be contingent on customary closing […]
First Bancshares, the Mississippi-based holding company for The First Bank, has agreed to acquire Beach Bancorp (BBI), the parent company of Florida-based Beach Bank in an all-stock deal worth around $116.7 million. The deal is expected to expand the footprint of The First Bank in the Florida panhandle. It will also enable an entry into […]
EzFill Holdings, a Florida-based mobile fuel delivery service, has agreed to acquire the assets of Full Service Fueling, an affiliate of Palmdale Oil Company, for an undisclosed price. Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, Full Service Fueling is a mobile fuel delivery service. Its acquisition is expected to help EzFill Holdings grow its operations beyond […]