Tampa Bay Rays eye September groundbreaking for 2.3 billion ballpark
Last week, Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County approved a combined $876 million in public funds for the project. The team’s ownership group has pledged to cover the remaining $1.37 billion, along with any construction cost overruns.
Last week, Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County approved a combined $876 million in public funds for the project. The team’s ownership group has pledged to cover the remaining $1.37 billion, along with any construction cost overruns.
Man with 18 theft convictions arrested again at Tampa discount store
A man with 18 prior theft convictions is behind bars again following a shoplifting call at dd’s DISCOUNTS on East Fletcher Avenue on Saturday night, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A man with 18 prior theft convictions is behind bars again following a shoplifting call at dd’s DISCOUNTS on East Fletcher Avenue on Saturday night, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Clear the Shelters: Humane Society waives adoption fees in Tampa Bay
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay waived adoption fees at its Hillsborough and Pinellas locations for the Clear the Shelters event, but organizers are reminding families that long-term pet care requires a major financial and time commitment.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay waived adoption fees at its Hillsborough and Pinellas locations for the Clear the Shelters event, but organizers are reminding families that long-term pet care requires a major financial and time commitment.
Tampa motel fight: Suspect faces murder charge after shooting leaves man dead, police say
A man was arrested and faces a second-degree murder charge after a shooting left a man dead Saturday night at a motel in the Seminole Heights neighborhood, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A man was arrested and faces a second-degree murder charge after a shooting left a man dead Saturday night at a motel in the Seminole Heights neighborhood, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Grey Bull Rescue ready to help rescue Americans in Nepal
Grey Bull Rescue has teams ready to act in the Nepal area should a call come in for help.
Grey Bull Rescue has teams ready to act in the Nepal area should a call come in for help.
Celebrate Birthdays' Cupcake Crawl celebrates local boy beating cancer
Runners laced up at Al Lopez Park for the fourth annual Cupcake Crawl 5K and Cup-One-K Dash.
Runners laced up at Al Lopez Park for the fourth annual Cupcake Crawl 5K and Cup-One-K Dash.
2 dead in US-41 motorcycle crash in Hillsborough County
Two people died following a multi-vehicle crash involving two motorcycles and a truck on US-41 in Palm River-Clair Mel on Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people died following a multi-vehicle crash involving two motorcycles and a truck on US-41 in Palm River-Clair Mel on Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Fireworks display celebrates Rays stadium deal reached with Tampa, Hillsborough County
The City of Tampa and the Tampa Bay Rays celebrated the approval of the team's future home with a 10-minute fireworks display on Friday evening at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
The City of Tampa and the Tampa Bay Rays celebrated the approval of the team's future home with a 10-minute fireworks display on Friday evening at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
Rays stadium deal: Hillsborough College prepares for major upgrades
The Tampa Bay Rays may be getting a new home, but the team will not be the only part of the area getting a major makeover.
The Tampa Bay Rays may be getting a new home, but the team will not be the only part of the area getting a major makeover.
Former Hillsborough substitute teacher sentenced for sexual misconduct with student
A former substitute teacher in Hillsborough County was sentenced to 10 years in prison Friday for sexual misconduct with a student.
A former substitute teacher in Hillsborough County was sentenced to 10 years in prison Friday for sexual misconduct with a student.
21 dachshunds recovering at Humane Society of Tampa Bay, rescued from hoarding situation
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay (HSTB) took in 21 dachshunds following a hoarding situation.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay (HSTB) took in 21 dachshunds following a hoarding situation.
Two boats catch fire at Davis Islands Yacht Club in Tampa
Two boats caught on fire at the Davis Islands Yacht Club on Friday.
Two boats caught on fire at the Davis Islands Yacht Club on Friday.
Rays stadium deal: Hillsborough County Commissioners approve funding for $2.3B ballpark project
The Tampa Bay Rays have the approvals needed to move toward construction at the Hillsborough College North Dale Mabry campus.
The Tampa Bay Rays have the approvals needed to move toward construction at the Hillsborough College North Dale Mabry campus.
Rays stadium deal: Tampa City Council approves funding for $2.3B ballpark project
Tampa City Council has approved their portion of the funding for the Tampa Bay Rays' proposed stadium deal in a key vote on Thursday.
Tampa City Council has approved their portion of the funding for the Tampa Bay Rays' proposed stadium deal in a key vote on Thursday.
Teens charged as adults in brutal beating of homeless man
Three teens accused of beating and critically injuring a homeless man in Tampa are now being charged as adults.
Three teens accused of beating and critically injuring a homeless man in Tampa are now being charged as adults.
Hillsborough County Juvenile Detention Center to close, teenagers moved out of facility
All the teenagers being held at the Hillsborough County Juvenile Detention Center are expected to be moved out of the facility by the end of Thursday, according to Hillsborough County Public Defender Lisa McLean.
All the teenagers being held at the Hillsborough County Juvenile Detention Center are expected to be moved out of the facility by the end of Thursday, according to Hillsborough County Public Defender Lisa McLean.
Billy Adams case: 'Main' girlfriend testifies as rapper's murder trial continues
Prosecutors say Tampa rapper, Billy Adams shot his pregnant girlfriend back in 2023 in order to continue his relationship with another woman.
Prosecutors say Tampa rapper, Billy Adams shot his pregnant girlfriend back in 2023 in order to continue his relationship with another woman.
Rays unveil community benefits plan as Tampa, Hillsborough weigh $2.3B stadium deal
The Tampa Bay Rays have released a proposed Community Benefits and Legacy Plan outlining how the team says it would invest in the Bay Area community if its proposed new stadium and surrounding development move forward.
The Tampa Bay Rays have released a proposed Community Benefits and Legacy Plan outlining how the team says it would invest in the Bay Area community if its proposed new stadium and surrounding development move forward.
Billy Adams trial: Tampa rapper accused of killing pregnant girlfriend stands trial
Opening statements began Wednesday morning in Hillsborough County for the trial of a Tampa rapper accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend and her unborn child.
Opening statements began Wednesday morning in Hillsborough County for the trial of a Tampa rapper accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend and her unborn child.
Two teens arrested after I-275 hit-and-run spree in stolen vehicle out of Pasco County
A wild series of hit-and-run crashes across Interstate 275 ended with two teenagers in custody after being accused of stealing a vehicle and fleeing on foot Wednesday morning, according to police.
A wild series of hit-and-run crashes across Interstate 275 ended with two teenagers in custody after being accused of stealing a vehicle and fleeing on foot Wednesday morning, according to police.