Draft of Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal outlines $1B in public funding, use of CIT dollars

A newly released draft agreement is offering the first detailed look at how a proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium could be financed — and how much taxpayers could be on the hook for. Mandell wrote the document is “purely the work product of the Rays organization” and has not been reviewed or analyzed by any government entities,

Tampa Bay man killed his wife and 3 of her family members. Now he is sentenced to die

Shelby Nealy will be executed by the state for bludgeoning his wife’s family to death in 2018, a judge decided Friday. During a two-week sentencing trial in July, jurors heard how Nealy, 32, ended a volatile relationship with his second wife by killing her,

Tampa Bay Rays stadium funding would tap money earmarked for Lightning and Yankees facilities

The Tampa Bay Rays' proposed stadium deal would require tapping into public funds that were previously set aside for improvements to the Tampa Bay Lightning's arena and the New York Yankees' spring training facility.
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Tampa Bay Rays proposed stadium plan has local support, but doubts about funding sources, according to poll

We are getting a first look at public opinion when it comes to the building of a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays in Hillsborough County.
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Explore Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays

Originally named the Florida Suncoast Dome, Tropicana Field officially opened to the public on March 3, 1990, having been built for the cost of $138 million. It was renamed the Th
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Tampa Sizzles by Day, Gets Whipped by Nighttime Bay Breezes

Mostly clear and muggy across Tampa Bay this morning, with temperatures parked in the mid 60s. Skies clear quickly through the morning for a bright, dry afternoon and a high near 84°F. A northeast breeze keeps the bay choppy during the morning commute,
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Tampa Bay Rays release memorandum outlining framework for new $2.3B stadium plan in Hillsborough County

A newly released memorandum of understanding between the city of Tampa, Hillsborough County, the Tampa Bay Rays organization and related entities breaks down much of the framework for financing, building and operating a new ballpark near the Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry campus.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting former All-American

Though the NFL is transitioning toward the 2026 NFL Draft, teams remain active in free agency. General managers continue working to round out their rosters and maintain draft flexibility. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have lost several free agents this year and continue addressing needs across the roster.
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Creative Loafing Tampa Bay joins ‘Local News Day’

Since its inception four decades ago, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s heart, soul and very being has been local—and today we're joining more than 1,300