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Teach for America is coming to Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know.
Ask Hillsborough assistant principal Demetria Geathers why her school received an F in last year’s state assessment, and she doesn’t hesitate: they need teachers. What Sheehy Elementary, a majority-Black, majority low-income school in north Tampa, desperately needs is educators willing to put in hours after school and over the weekend to pull the failing school back on track, Geathers said.
Would you swap a uniform sleeve for a bigger payroll? Rays just might
ST. PETERSBURG — Turns out, the box score did not implode. Attendance did not spiral, and Bob Costas did not weep. All in all, the introduction of advertising patches on the sleeves of Major League Baseball uniforms has gone off without a hitch. Oh, the Mets originally produced a logo in the color scheme of the rival Phillies but a team that paid Justin Verlander $64 million for 16 starts knows how to handle embarrassment.
Dear Annie: At work, staffer is toxic for morale. What should we do?
Dear Annie: I’m writing to seek your guidance regarding a challenging situation with a member of my team. The relationship with this staff member has been marked by frequent ups and downs that have left me and the rest of the team feeling unsettled and uncertain about how to proceed.
Here’s why I think Biden agreed to a June debate
Eighteen months ago, taking stock of my own aging apparatus, I predicted in these pages that old age would overwhelm all other issues in the next presidential election. It’s a cliche now, but wasn’t as clear back then. I felt, as someone whose birth date fell almost exactly between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, that I knew something only our age group knew for sure.
I’m still not buying NoHomeRun’s math on the Rays baseball deal | Column
Opponents of St. Petersburg’s deal with the Tampa Bay Rays to build a new stadium and mixed-use development in the Gas Plant District have advocated for months that the site is easily worth 4 to 5 times as much as the negotiated price if the City Council would just jettison the deal.
How the Rays’ Jose Siri turned his season around at the plate
ST. PETERSBURG — For Jose Siri, it was mind over matter. Coming off a career year, the Rays centerfielder began the season feeling lost at the plate. He spent April and May working in the batting cages and taking early batting practice to try and fix the mechanics of his swing.
Harold Ramirez makes a quick return to Tropicana Field
ST. PETERSBURG — The scene at Tropicana Field was familiar: Harold Ramirez buddied up with Rays players and coaches ahead of warmups. The uniform was not: The new Nationals DH/outfielder now wearing red in a sea of Rays white and blue. “First, it was feeling a little bit weird...
Yandy Diaz sets hitting record, Jose Siri homers twice vs. Nationals
ST. PETERSBURG — Yandy Diaz turned around and looked at home plate umpire Tony Randazzo with confusion. Diaz was headed to first base in the third inning when Randazzo had to call him back and tell him it was just three balls, not four. It worked out just fine...
Florida Democrats largely stand by Biden after debate performance
Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance on Thursday heightened Democratic misgivings about whether the president should be at the top of the 2024 ballot. But some of the Florida delegates pledged to vote for Biden at the party’s convention say — publicly at least — that they have few qualms and are standing by their man.
St. Petersburg police investigating after 2 found dead in condominium
St. Petersburg police are investigating after two people were found dead in a condominium on Friday afternoon. Shortly before 2:30 p.m., police were called for a welfare check at the Parklane Condominiums, 334 48th Ave. N., the police department said in a news release. When officers arrived, they found two people dead inside one of the units.
How the Supreme Court’s homeless decision could affect Florida law
TALLAHASSEE — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld an Oregon city’s ordinance that criminalizes people for sleeping in public spaces, and advocates fear it paves the way for jailing homeless people in Florida under a law that takes effect this year. Grants Pass, Oregon, adopted an ordinance...
Two face murder charges in separate Hillsborough overdose cases
Two people face murder charges in separate fatal drug overdose cases in Hillsborough County. Joel Allan Marme, 43, was booked into the county jail this week after a grand jury indicted him in the deadly overdose of Caitlin Lumsden, 33, in Seffner in September, records show. On Friday, the Hillsborough...
Some Tampa Bay animal shelters have stopped taking dogs, and here’s why
A bad outbreak of dog flu has stopped Hillsborough County’s two largest shelters from taking in stray dogs for the next two weeks as they try to halt the highly contagious infectious disease. Pasco County has also put a pause on taking in dogs for the next week as it tries to stop the spread.
In Tampa government, another resignation: this time, director of planning
TAMPA — Sitting at a long conference table inside the city’s downtown municipal office building, Mayor Jane Castor reflected on the recent burst of senior officials resigning from her administration’s housing and economic development teams. Does she see a connection between the departures?. “No,” she said in...
How will Supreme Court ruling on Jan. 6 impact Tampa Bay defendants?
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down one of the common criminal charges leveled against participants in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot. The 6-3 ruling authored by Chief Justice John Roberts held that the U.S. Department of Justice overreached in charging Jan. 6 defendants with the federal crime of obstruction of an official proceeding.
DeSantis signs bill designating Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed bills that will honor the late singer Jimmy Buffett, designating Florida A1A as “Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway” and creating a “Margaritaville” specialty license plate. The highway bill, which lawmakers passed unanimously during the legislative session that ended...
Lightning’s Victor Hedman, Brayden Point selected for 4 Nations Faceoff
TAMPA — At least two Lightning players will participate in next season’s 4 Nations Faceoff. Tampa Bay defenseman Victor Hedman (Sweden) and center Brayden Point (Canada) were among the players announced Friday for the tournament, which will replace the upcoming season’s NHL All-Star Game. The international showcase features teams from the United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland.
What if Joe Biden drops out? Here’s what would happen in Florida.
After Joe Biden mumbled his way through a widely panned presidential debate performance on Thursday, what had been a whisper in Democratic politics grew into a shout: Could it be time to replace the current president on the 2024 ticket?. Biden’s team is downplaying concerns, saying not only that he’s...
Julien BriseBois uncertain if Lightning can re-sign Steven Stamkos
TAMPA — With just three days remaining until captain Steven Stamkos can test free agency, general manager Julien BriseBois said Friday morning that he’s uncertain whether a deal can get done to keep the longtime face of the franchise in a Lightning sweater. BriseBois said he had discussions...
Tampa Theatre is offering free movies next weekend: Here’s what you can see
Any free deal is a win, but the chance to see a movie for free in the historic Tampa Theatre is extra special. On Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7, you can see the films “Kinds of Kindness” and “Apollo 13″ for free at the independent, non-profit theater.
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