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Tampa Bay TimesFriday, 17 April 2026
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Much work remains after Rays workshop
More specifics surrounding Hillsborough’s stadium talks have been publicized, but there is still not much certainty about funding.
The paper presents a cautious, procedural update on stadium negotiations, emphasizing the persistent lack of clarity regarding public funding rather than dramatising the talks.
The local Major League Baseball franchise, the Tampa Bay Rays, has been engaged in long-running, complex negotiations with county officials over the construction and public financing of a new stadium.
“not much certainty about funding”
“Pragmatic civic scrutiny”
Expected heat wave not great for local drought
The hot, dry weather blasting the East Coast could bring 90-degree days to Tampa Bay.
A pragmatic weather update connecting an incoming high-pressure system to the aggravation of existing dry conditions.
DeSantis official pans Polk County data center proposal
Florida’s Department of Commerce secretary says the facility’s planning is “fundamentally flawed.”
Details an administrative dispute between state authorities and local government over a planned technology facility.
Vindman outraised Moody last quarter for Senate race
Republicans still have access to a lot more money, but Wednesday’s federal campaign finance reports give Florida Democrats hope for a competitive election.
Straightforward reporting of campaign finance disclosures in a competitive upcoming US Senate election.
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