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The state cabinet approves land transfer to Hillsborough College for the Rays stadium

Chris Young reports that as of yesterday, Hillsborough College is closer to being the next home of the Tampa Bay Rays. 

The second execution was carried out amid lethal injection violation claims

Melvin Trotter was executed last night, after the U.S. Supreme Court denied his request for a last-minute stay of execution.

Judge dismisses complaint from former parks employee who leaked redevelopment plans

James Gaddis wasn’t eligible for whistleblower protections after he was fired for leaking redevelopment plans.

Manatee County approves extension of Mosaic’s mining permit

Mosaic’s mining permit would allow it to continue the mining operation for another 14 years.

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