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Donald Trump returns to Florida following assassination attempt, RNC and Michigan rally
PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — It’s been a busy week for former President Donald Trump. The Republican nominee was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, the classified documents case against him was dismissed and he appeared at the Republican National Convention before Saturday's campaign rally in Michigan. Now,...
Changes to Florida Medicaid Rules for 2024
Does my 85-year-old mother with dementia have to sell her home and spend all her savings on nursing home care in Florida before she can qualify for Medicaid? The simple answer is no. Florida is one of the most extensive homestead protected states in the nation. In Florida, the homestead...
Tensions mark Hillsborough public defender campaigns
TAMPA — For a glimpse at the race to be Hillsborough County’s next public defender, look to the scene inside a packed banquet room this past spring in the Hotel Haya. Most in the crowd seemed interested in fireworks among the three candidates vying to be the county’s top prosecutor.
Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions
The Tampa Bay Rays (50-49) and New York Yankees (59-42) meet Monday for the finale of a 4-game series. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is set for 1:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: Tied 6-6 Tampa Bay picked up a 6-4 win over New York Sunday as a +130 road underdog. The Rays led by as many as 5 runs in the middle of the 7th inning and never trailed in the victory. Rays 3B Jose Caballero went...
St. Pete fish house launches a ‘food trolley’
July 20, 2024 - The McMullen Fish House Food Trolley is now open at 1700 4th St. S. in St. Petersburg. While hours vary, it typically serves smoked mullet, Cajun catfish po-boys, seared grouper tacos and citrus salmon burgers from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Sundays. The former trolley sits adjacent to the fish house, which offers live bait, tackle and fresh seafood.
July can be ‘crazy’ for some Rays as trade talk fuels anxiety, speculation
NEW YORK — Amed Rosario wasn’t paying attention to his phone while gabbing with Guardians star teammate Jose Ramirez as they were grabbing food on the way to the Cleveland airport following the July 26 game. But Rosario picked it up when he saw his agent’s name flash...
Rays' Brandon Lowe: Resting versus lefty
Lowe isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game versus the Yankees, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. Left-hander Nestor Cortes will draw the start on the mound for New York, so the lefty-hitting Lowe will take a seat on the bench to begin Saturday's contest. In his place, Curtis Mead will serve as the designated hitter and bat third.
Westchase nonprofit’s fundraising effort ‘shooting for the stars’
WESTCHASE — Kimmie Fine loves staying local. The Tampa native is more than content to serve her community and figured the best way to do that was to stay right at home in Westchase. Which is why, in 2011 she founded Jacob’s Touch Foundation, a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to providing financial care and assistance to families and organizations supporting people on the autism spectrum.
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