Winners and losers emerging from the Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal
I have been following St. Petersburg’s Stadium Saga for more than 40 years. Depending on how you count,…
Tampa Bay Rays stadium revisions tilt deal further toward Tampa, Hillsborough
A revised Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal headed to Hillsborough County Commissioners Friday contains several changes from documents…
Tampa International drops plan to privatize security
After about a month of backlash from local officials, Tampa International Airport announced Monday that it backed out…
The coming weeks will decide the next 30 years of Tampa and St. Petersburg
I’ve never set foot in Minneapolis or St. Paul, but even from 1,300 miles away, it’s obvious which…
Inside the Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal: From broad strokes to binding terms
The Tampa Bay Rays’ proposed new home in Hillsborough County is no longer being negotiated through broad strokes.…
Tampa mayor, Ismaili Muslim community plant 250 trees at Rowlett Park in honor of America 250
The Brief Members of the local Ismaili Muslim community partnered with the city of Tampa to dedicate the…
Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal is finally on paper. Now, Tampa and Hillsborough have to vote
After months of negotiations, revisions and uncertainty, the Tampa Bay Rays’ proposed Tampa stadium deal is finally on…
Tampa homeowner’s ADU build is what city leaders say affordable housing needs
TAMPA, Fla. (WFTS) — Hope Kiriisa has big plans for her backyard. The Sulphur Springs homeowner is nearing…
‘No turning back’: Tampa City Council eyes Aug. 27 date for revised Rays ballpark framework
The Tampa City Council could take up a revised framework for the Tampa Bay Rays stadium proposal as…
Tampa invests $2.2 million to upgrade Forest Hills wastewater pump station
TAMPA, Fla. (WFTS) — Since Hurricane Milton devastated the Forest Hills neighborhood in October 2024, I have covered…
Ken Welch bled support, so now he’s banking it from leaders who want to take the Rays
Define irony. On Wednesday, St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch, who faces a possible pink slip from voters next…
Jerry Demings endorses Ken Welch for re-election in St. Petersburg
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is backing St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch for re-election, praising Welch’s integrity, experience…