Cyber Ninjas Closes, COVID-19 Disrupts Events, $82M Medical Tower In Pasco: Business News

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Cyber Ninjas Shutting Down After AZ Election Audit: Report

Cyber Ninjas, a Sarasota-based firm, is shutting down after being ordered to pay $50,000 a day in sanctions until it turns over records related to Arizona's 2020 election audit, which it was hired to oversee last year.

2nd Walmart In Polk County Closes To Be Sanitized: Report

A second Walmart in Polk County has temporarily closed within a week to be sanitized in the COVID-19 surge.

• Also read: Auburndale Walmart Closes For Deep Cleaning As COVID Rises

2,000 FL WaWa Associates To Be Hired During 2022 First Quarter

WaWa has 2,000 Florida positions to fill during the first quarter of 2022, a company news release said. Starting pay for hourly store associates is $15 per hour.

COVID-19 Surge Disrupts Sarasota Arts, Community Events

As COVID-19 continues to surge across Florida and the United States, the virus is disrupting Sarasota's vibrant arts scene and other community events.

• Also read: St. Petersburg Opera Cancels 'Gallery Songs', COVID-19 Concerns

$82M Medical Tower Under Construction At Bayonet Point

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point leadership, board of trustees members, community leaders and hospital caregivers gathered to break ground on a multiphase state-of-the-art medical tower addition last month.

• Also read: Regional Medical Center Opens Expanded Emergency Department