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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...
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.
The Yankees need to make a big push for this perfect infield trade target
With the Rays dealing away Randy Arozarena, it’s an indication that players are on the trade block, and the Yankees need to be on the phone calling for some of their available players. While Isaac Paredes is the obvious target because they need a third baseman, his price tag might be too much for the Yankees to pursue. They need multiple pieces at the deadline for them to fix up their roster, and Brandon Lowe is the exact kind of player they need to bolster the middle of their lineup.
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...
The Opener: Trade Market, Probable Starters, Rays, Marlins
On the heels of this summer’s first blockbuster coming together overnight, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world headed into the weekend:. 1. The trade market is heating up:. After weeks of minimal movement on the trade market, the dam appeared...
The Deuces Food Forest builds community in St. Pete by helping those most in need
On April 30th, 2022, the Deuces Food Forest located at 1335 22nd St S in St. Petersburg launched to combat food insecurity. Led by Ramona Brayboy and supported by the community, this initiative aims to enhance self-sufficiency and unity. The forest focuses on local food production, cleanups, and educational events, reducing grocery store reliance through sustainable agriculture.
Cybersecurity expert: ‘How would a real hacker do it?’
Jacob Wattam started his cybersecurity career by traveling the country for large companies seeking nationwide clients; he will now focus his ethical hacking expertise in Tampa Bay. Wattam founded CoAction Security to provide the “high touch” customer service he believes is often missing from the industry. The Pinellas County native...
2024 ‘Stop Heart Disease Early Career Researcher of the Year’
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Florida Heart Research Foundation has announced Ariadna Herrera, PhD candidate at Florida International University (FIU), as its “Stop Heart Disease Early Career Researcher of the Year.”. Herrera will be presented with the prestigious award in the amount of $50,000 at this year’s...
Winning Fantasy 5 ticket worth over $100K purchased at South Florida gas station
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – A winning ticket worth over $100,000 was purchased at a gas station in Florida on Thursday. The winning Fantasy 5 ticket worth $114,043.73 was purchased at Chevron, located at 1601 Coral Way in Coral Gables. Hollywood store sells $2 million winning Mega Millions ticket. NOW...
Florida has an election in August. Here’s how your vote gets counted and verified
ORLANDO, Fla. – Special tests on voting machines are being conducted ahead of the Aug. 20 election and you can see those tests take place. Orange County held its logic and accuracy test on Friday, and it was open to the public. According to Florida law, every county is required to do this.
Behind the Investigation: A closer look at how WCTV uncovered a contraband crisis in Florida state prisons
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - After seven months of investigating, WCTV launched a project Thursday that uncovered how fentanyl is showing up in Florida’s state prison facilities. The investigation uncovered shocking data: massive spikes in contraband confiscations, an uptick in inmates testing positive for drugs and a state facility where...
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