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Democrats want answers on how RFK Jr. will make Florida’s ballot
Democrats in Florida are demanding details about the state’s approval of a political party that intends to nominate presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to appear on ballots this fall. In June, Florida’s Division of Elections registered the Reform Party as a minor political party, giving it a path...
How do you keep safe from lightning during Tampa Bay’s thunderstorms?
Thunderstorms roll through Tampa Bay during summer months like clockwork: Sometime usually between 4 and 7 p.m., dark clouds form, rain pours down, thunder claps — and lightning strikes. Florida sees millions of strikes a year. On Thursday evening, four teens were struck by lightning while standing under a...
Arozarena watches from Tropicana Field stands with fans after he's traded by budget-conscious Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Before saying goodbye to the Tampa Bay Rays and Tropicana Field, Randy Arozarena took a stroll through “Randy Land.” The outfielder, traded to the Seattle Mariners for two prospects and a player to be named, watched a portion of his old team’s 3-2 loss to Cincinnati from the left field stands on Friday night before interacting with appreciative fans in an announced crowd of 20,441 on his way out. “I just gave him a big hug a minute ago,” manager Kevin Cash said. “That was a nice thing that he did to go and see a bunch of his fans out in left field.” The Rays insist they haven’t given up on their season.
Rangers Have Discussed Trade With Rays Amid Injury Concerns
The Texas Rangers and Tampa Rays have reportedly engaged in eye-opening trade talks as the 2024 deadline draws near. The Rangers are planning to buy ahead of the MLB trade deadline. There were questions about the team’s potential strategy earlier in July, but the Rangers have performed well in recent action. Texas will have a number of possible trade candidates to pursue ahead of the deadline. According to Buster Olney of ESPN, they are particularly interested in two Rays players.
Lightning strikes: Bay area doctor explains impacts after a person is struck
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A 16-year-old girl is in serious condition after she was one of four teenagers injured by a lightning strike in St. Petersburg on Thursday, and a pediatric doctor shared how lightning impacts your body. Lightning is a part of living in Florida, especially in the Tampa...
Good Samaritan saves driver’s life after crash near Dick Misener Bridge
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The driver of a Tesla is recovering after he crashed into the Gulf on Wednesday. He lost control on the Dick Misener Bridge and ended up in the water. A nearby boater saw the whole thing and rushed to save the driver’s life. Eric Astemborski’s...
Family of teen lightning strike victim gives update on son
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The family of 17-year-old Miguel Smet said he was doing well physically one day after being struck by lightning in downtown St. Petersburg. They told Spectrum News he was focused on the recovery of a friend who remained hospitalized after she was also hit by the bolt.
St. Pete home deemed 'uninhabitable' after fire causes significant damage
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A St. Petersburg home in the Coquina Key neighborhood was deemed "uninhabitable" after a fire on Friday, fire crews said. St. Pete Fire Rescue said they responded to the reported structure fire in the 4300 block of Menhaden Drive Southeast at around 5 p.m. Crews said they found heavy smoke and towering flames coming from an attached carport on the west side of the single-story home.
Tampa Bay Rays Sign 1st Round MLB Draft Pick Theo Gillen to Full Slot Contract
Theo Gillen was the No. 18 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft earlier this month, and now the 18-year-old center fielder has cashed in on a $4.37 million contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Rays Acquire Cole Sulser From Mets
The Rays announced they’ve acquired reliever Cole Sulser from the Mets for cash and optioned him to Triple-A Durham. Tampa Bay had three openings on the 40-man roster, so no further moves were necessary. New York had designated Sulser for assignment on Monday as the corresponding move for the...
Dunedin may help make sure boat club building is shipshape
DUNEDIN — The Dunedin Boat Club building's need for repairs reminded Mayor Julie Ward Bujalski of a time before she ran for office, when a former mayor wanted Little Leaguers to pay for replacement lights where they played. The idea was to have children go to Publix and basically...
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