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St. Petersburg will spend $22.5 million to repair Tropicana Field roof

Listen: The roof of Tropicana Field was torn off during Hurricane Milton last year. The St. Petersburg City Council voted Thursday to spend millions to replace it with a stronger one.  The City will spend...
basketball

Florida beats Texas Tech to advance to Final Four

Florida is on its way to its sixth Final Four in program history and its first since 2014.
basketball

Florida Gators top Maryland, advance to Elite Eight with 87-71 win

The UF Gators will face the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday seeking the program’s first final four since 2014.
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Agent fees could be capped in ‘NIL’ deals in Florida

A bill would cap the fees of agents representing college and high-school athletes who get paid through name, image and likeness deals.
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A top pickleball pro is from Tampa, where you’ll find “great play”

Hundreds of amateurs and pros are competing this week at a PPA professional pickleball tournament in Holly Hill, Florida.

Why a Pinellas County Commissioner shifted his view on the Rays stadium deal

Listen: Pinellas County approved bonds for their part of a new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays stadium. One commissioner changed his vote from a no to a yes – but there are still unknowns.  Commissioner Chris...
Rendering of sold out ball park with white roof, yellow beams, and bright green grass.

The saga over the new Rays stadium continues

The Tampa Bay Rays announced a historic agreement to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District and build a new ballpark for the team in September 2023. After months of back-and-forth with the City of St....

Philadelphia Phillies pledge up to $1 million toward Clearwater storm recovery

Listen: The Philadelphia Phillies have pledged a matching grant up to one million dollars towards recovery efforts in Clearwater after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The Phillies have had ties to the area for over 75...
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DeSantis will mix American football and economic development in a trip to Ireland

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will include business-development efforts in a trip to Ireland to watch Florida State University.
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Florida money goes to Miami soccer stadium project

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis directed $8 million of state funds to help with a stadium project for the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami.

Pinellas County Commission workshops Rays stadium deal before vote

Listen: The new Rays stadium and Historic Gas Plant development deal could be inching closer to approval. Pinellas County Commissioners met Thursday to discuss plans to contribute nearly $313 million towards a new stadium. The...
soccer

‘NIL’ deals approved for Florida high school athletes

High school athletes in Florida, like their college counterparts, will be able to make money through NIL endorsements and other deals.
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