Rays considering ‘a lot of different options’ as draft day approaches
Having the No. 2 overall pick doesn’t mean they are just waiting to see who the White Sox take off the board to start the 20-round process on Saturday.
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Federal court blocks Florida law banning ‘woke’ instruction at colleges
The ruling called the state’s attempt to manage the speech of college professors “breathtaking.”
With Rays set to honor Evan Longoria, we asked what made him so great
The answers range from an internal drive to prove himself to a mix of talent, effort, maturity, personality and more.
In a strange way, last year’s heartache may bode well for Lightning• Viewpoints comment
It was a fourth consecutive first-round exit, but Tampa Bay was closer to past Stanley Cup glory than in recent seasons.
Rays’ Shane McClanahan ‘pretty pleased’ so far but wants to do better
Notes | The lefty, who missed the last two-plus seasons, makes his 17th start of 2026 Wednesday eyeing, as usual, better results.
Yandy Diaz flexes some muscle, Ian Seymour dazzles as Rays beat Yankees
The DH shakes his week-long skid, and it’s a career-high 12 K’s for the lefty on a second straight 17-strikeout night for Tampa Bay pitchers.
My Favorite Florida: Drew Newman loves the ‘green flash’
The fourth-generation owner of the last traditional cigar factory in the United States shared some favorite pieces of Florida culture.
Tampa Bay Times hosts community Spotlight event on climate change and housing
How is a warming world reshaping Tampa Bay’s neighborhoods? A panel of local experts weighs in.
Florida regulators cast doubt on Duke Energy’s data center plan
The case is the first test of the new consumer protection law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
How many dollars did it take to dazzle Tampa Bay skies for America’s 250?
The sky lit up red, white and blue this Independence Day. Here’s how much it cost in Tampa Bay.
Andrew Gillum’s Alabama arrest an unwelcome reminder for Florida Democrats
After nearly winning the 2018 governor’s race, Gillum has faced hard times. His arrest last week in Alabama is the latest in a series of setbacks that continue to haunt Florida Democrats.
Kamoutsas nets pay raise in move to Polk State from Florida commissioner
. Anastasios Kamoutsas was selected Florida commissioner of education at a June 2025 meeting at Miami Dade College. He became president of Polk State College this week. [ D.A. VARELA | TNS ]Jeffrey S....
Shark diving tourism off Florida coast could nose-dive if feeding ban passes
The days of chumming to attract the marine animals could be coming to an end off Florida’s coast.
2 injured in separate suspected Pasco lightning strikes
One man was critically injured and another man was taken to a hospital as a precaution after the two incidents in the Dade City area, officials said.
Another day, another new arm as Rays shuffle the bullpen again
Notes | Recent acquisition Chris Roycroft is called up from Triple A to keep the bullpen fresh as the All-Star break approaches.
US eliminated from World Cup, losing to Belgium in round of 16
American defenders are at fault in a pair of first-half goals, and a gaffe by goalkeeper Matt Freese gives the Belgians a third early in the second half.
Yankees’ Jose Caballero makes the Rays pay in his return to the Trop• Viewpoints comment
The former Tampa Bay shortstop has his second multihomer game against the Rays in as many seasons in a New York victory.
IMG Academy promised him an edge — then he was sexually assaulted on campus, lawsuit says• News comment
A court case filed on behalf of two former students describes a culture of “chaos, lawlessness and neglect” at the elite boarding school for athletes.
1 dead, 1 injured in Pasco mobile home fire, deputies say
The fire was reported on Hoyle Drive in Holiday at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, according to the sheriff’s office.
She’s been a Pinellas judge for 5 years. A lawyer wants to unseat her
The 6th Judicial Circuit’s Seat 44 race between incumbent Judge Elizabeth Jack and attorney Oxalis Garcia has become one of the region’s most watched.
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Dunedin Blue Jays got rained out a ton, so they made ‘Rain Delay Jerseys’
Toronto’s Single-A affiliate endured 24 weather delays and 10 cancellations last year. The team plans to honor the chaos with a special jersey.
Will these food trends make their way to Tampa Bay?
From fancy frozen yogurt to savory cocktails, here’s what we’re seeing on the horizon.
Inside the Florida HOA ‘disharmony’ in one of nation’s wealthiest ZIP codes
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