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Florida seeks direction from Hillsborough’s school tax referendum battle
The big story: Hillsborough County school district officials say they were caught off guard when county commissioners denied the district’s effort to hold a property tax referendum in November. It surprised observers across the state, too. The expectation was that commissioners would pass through the ballot initiative, as is...
Suspect arrested for threatening to kill former employer over paycheck dispute: HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A man is behind bars after he allegedly threatened to kill his former employer, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday. Around 10:30 a.m. Monday, deputies responded to Eagle Falls Place after 39-year-old Tito Evan-Lloyd reportedly threatened his former manager with a concealed firearm over a paycheck dispute. Evan-Lloyd had fled […]
More widespread thunderstorms during this week
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sunday evening storms developed with a few downpours. Ward Lake, on the east side of Bradenton, picked up a half inch (0.53″), the east side of Sarasota almost a half inch (0.43″) and 0.75″ in east Venice. We’ll see more widespread afternoon and evening storms to start the week.
Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories. Glenwood Myers can still vividly recollect his life in great detail. "Well, well, well. I don’t know where the years went....
Rays player had Trump-inspired celebration after double
A Tampa Bay Rays player celebrated a hit on Sunday with a tribute to presidential candidate Donald Trump. The Rays were leading the New York Yankees 3-0 with two outs in the top of the 5th inning at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, N.Y., when infielder Taylor Walls ripped a double to right field. After he... The post Rays player had Trump-inspired celebration after double appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Gen Z gets better, sweatier together with Pinellas Run Club
In just a year, young Tampa Bay newcomers have taken Pinellas Run Club from a group of seven friends and family into a diverse swarm of around 150 taking over St. Petersburg twice a week.The big picture: Tech is failing the loneliness crisis, so Gen Z is turning to old-fashioned sweat and shoelaces.Running is lapping other sports across fitness trackers, and Gen Z is setting the pace.What they're saying: "When you sweat with someone you build another type of relationship than if you were to just go grab coffee or a beer," Brent Thomas, who runs the club with his...
VSPC announces a huge 727 Day event with 100+ deals from local businesses
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater is going all out to celebrate the Sunshine City on July 27, aka 727 Day. They’re creating a “special day of savings throughout all of Pinellas County with a variety of ways to celebrate in the slice of paradise we call home and where others come to vacation,” according to a press release.
MLB Home Run Props for Sunday, July 21: Juan Soto vs. the Rays
Juan Soto -- with a slugging percentage of .628 in his past 10 games, including two home runs) -- will be in action for the New York Yankees versus the Tampa Bay Rays, with Shane Baz on the mound, on July 21 at 1:35 PM ET. Watch MLB, other live...
Whatever you think of Rays now, the early-season vibe was worse
NEW YORK — Whether the Rays turn things around enough to salvage this season and extend their postseason streak to a sixth straight year will play out over the next few months. But in discussing their recent improved play, manager Kevin Cash made clear how far they have come,...
Red Sox could add another Yankee killer in trade with another division rival
It's not terribly often that we see intra-division trades at the MLB Trade Deadline but the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays might be a match. The former, holding onto the third AL Wild Card spot entering play on Sunday and in the thick of the playoff race, is interested in adding a right-handed bat to the middle of the lineup in terms of offensive upgrades. Meanwhile, the Rays could be moving several players of that mold.
Randy Arozarena heating up at right time for Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays were an afterthought on June 15.The Rays had suffered a 9-2 loss to the Braves, dropping to 33-38 on the season and 16 games out of first. Their struggles made the them likely sellers, with outfielder Randy Arozarena viewed as one of the top trade chips. The problem was that Arozarena had been in a season long slump, posting a .175/.284/.325 batting line in his 278 plate appearances, hitting just nine homers and nine doubles. Although the Rays had struggled offensively, Arozarena's slump was magnified due to their disappointing record.However, the Rays have begun to play to...
Baseball fans react to city council vote approving Rays stadium vote
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — While both Rays and Yankees fans watched Saturday’s away game at Ferg’s, St. Pete resident Terrence Anderson is excited a new stadium may be coming and hopes it brings more people to games. "The stadium is old and hardly anybody ever goes over...
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