Business News: Kforce Downsizes In Tampa, Piney Point Lawsuit

TAMPA BAY, FL — A national staffing agency downsizes its Tampa headquarters as more employees work from home. The owner of Piney Point faces a class-action lawsuit after the recent wastewater breach and environmental crisis at the site. And Tampa International Airport turned 50.

Check out these and other Tampa Bay-area business headlines that you might have missed during the week.

Kforce Tampa Downsizing HQ Office As Remote Workforces Grow

Employees working from home during the pandemic has changed how traditional offices are viewed. So Kforce Tampa is selling its headquarters.

Florida Firm Oversees AZ's Controversial 2020 Election Audit

Cyber Ninjas, the Sarasota-based firm hired to lead Arizona's 2020 election audit, was founded by a "Stop the Steal" advocate, reports said.

Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Piney Point Owner HRK Holdings

Lawsuit expresses concern over "toxic contents" at Piney Point, calls the phosphate processing plant "a nuisance" after wastewater breach.

Tampa Airport Takes Off Following Pandemic; Celebrates 50 Years

It's been a year-long bumpy road to recovery but officials at Tampa International Airport said air travel is making a comeback.

Desoto Square Mall Closed Permanently Friday: Report

The nearly 50-year-old Desoto Square Mall has struggled to draw stores and shoppers in recent years, reports said.

Fake COVID-19 Cure Could Mean Jail Time For Bradenton Family: DOJ

Mark Grenon & three sons were indicted, accused of selling toxic bleach as a coronavirus cure via Genesis II Church of Health and Healing.

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• Former Pom Pom's Is Now Home To The Studio Public House
• Sarasota Memorial To Build 2 Outpatient Cancer Treatment Centers
• Women Entrepreneurs Give Mother's Day Gift Proceeds To Tidewell
• Dunedin Office Manager Accused Of Stealing $50,000 From Company