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Rays Agree to $4.5M Pre-Deal With Rosario

Rays Agree to $4.5M Pre-Deal With Rosario

Tampa Bay reached a non-binding pre-agreement with 12-year-old Dominican shortstop Maxuel Rosario, reportedly the largest bonus in franchise history if finalized.

Live Poll

Do you think it's worth paying young kids millions for future potential?

In Tampa, the Cigar Capital of the World, coverage here follows city government, Hillsborough County, Hillsborough County Public Schools, sports, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and the wider county.


Finance

Live Poll

Do you trust that hospital network expansions improve healthcare access in your community?

Corporate Finance

Tampa General to Appoint New CFO in January

Current Senior Vice President Lijah Lokenauth will take over the chief financial officer role on January 4, 2027.

Tampa General to Appoint New CFO in January

Sports

Football

USF Coach Skips Postgame Presser After Loss

Brian Hartline cited field storming and no media setup from East Carolina before holding a press conference the next day.


Weather and Disaster

Live Poll

Is your local weather forecast likely to disrupt outdoor plans this coming holiday weekend?

Current Conditions

Small Craft Advisory Remains Active for Tampa Coast

The National Weather Service continues a coastal warning as breezy conditions affect the Tampa region.

Small Craft Advisory Remains Active for Tampa Coast

Science

Live Poll

Do you regularly check your property for standing water to prevent mosquito breeding?

Botany

USF Uses AI to Map Mosquito Breeding Grounds

Researchers in Tampa are utilizing satellite imagery and AI to pinpoint potential mosquito habitats with high precision.

USF Uses AI to Map Mosquito Breeding Grounds

Entertainment

Hip-Hop and Rap

Kodak Black Collapses During Tampa Halloween Concert

The rapper collapsed on stage at the Benchmark International Arena during a Nightmare on Channelside performance on Saturday evening.

Kodak Black Collapses During Tampa Halloween Concert

Coverage takes in city council and Hillsborough County decisions, Hillsborough County Public Schools and the finance, healthcare and port employers shaping one of Florida's most dynamic economies. From Hyde Park and Ybor City to Seminole Heights, SoHo and Downtown Tampa, neighborhood coverage extends into Pinellas County, Pasco County, Hernando County and Manatee County where stories cross the line. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Bay Lightning anchor professional sports coverage, and stadium and arena decisions recur alongside broader waterfront and downtown development debates at city hall. Housing affordability, storm preparedness and school district resources are the recurring subjects in city and county reporting.


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