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PMG, a developer that’s part of the team behind Waldorf Astoria St. Pete, will now accept cryptocurrency for pre-construction condo purchases.

After helping build Florida’s tech scene over the past decade, Florida Funders has rebranded to FLF to reflect its growing national ambitions.

I. Targeted Entities Financial Institutions E-commerce Platforms Cryptocurrency Exchanges Government Agencies Individual Users with High-Value Accounts II. Introduction Gorilla Bot is an advanced malware strain first detected in early 2025, specializing in automated credential stuffing, web scraping, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The malware operates as a botnet-as-a-service, allowing cybercriminals to rent botnet capabilities …

St. Pete-based Optiversal already works with nearly 20% of the nation’s largest retailers. It plans to expand its Florida footprint and product offering.

TAMPA, Fla., May 20, 2025 – Today, TIME named Artis Stevens, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), to the inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy, a list recognizing singular figures who are shaping the future of giving. The full list will appear in the June 9, 2025, issue of TIME, available on …

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Strategic partnership between Idaho National Laboratory and Cyber Florida bolsters cybersecurity, nurtures talent May 20, 2025—Tampa, Fla—The Center for Cybersecurity at the University of South Florida, commonly known as Cyber Florida, and the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have agreed to collaborate on critical infrastructure cyber mitigation and workforce development. INL and Cyber Florida …

Cyber Florida at USF Partners with CyberUSA, Strengthening National Cybersecurity Collaboration May 20, 2025—Tampa, Fla—Cyber Florida at USF has partnered with CyberUSA, marking a significant step toward enhancing national cybersecurity coordination and resilience. This partnership will focus on information sharing, workforce development, and critical infrastructure protection. Cyber Florida at USF, established by the …

Early cryptocurrency adopters can now use their unrealized gains to secure a condominium at the Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg.  National real estate developer Property Markets Group announced Tuesday morning that it is the first to create a formal cryptocurrency purchasing structure. The Miami-based firm is leading a joint venture to build St. Petersburg’s tallest …

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Tampa Bay’s tech minds converged at Tampa Bay Tech’s PoweredUP Tech Fest to chart the region’s future, from Arnie Bellini’s “Cyber Bay” vision to real-world AI breakthroughs.

The company operates a big warehouse near the Richmond Marine Terminal.