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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...
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‘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.

St. Pete City Council approves new Rays stadium, Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment deal

Listen: The St. Petersburg City Council has approved a new Rays stadium and redevelopment project of the Historic Gas Plant District.  After a 5 to 3 vote, the landmark deal will now go to the...

The Scoop: Tues. July 9th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Political campaigns in Florida are getting busy with the First Lady in Tampa and Trump planning to get voters in Miami.
March 2023 Doak Campbell Stadium, home of Florida State University Football - FSU

Court refuses to halt the legal fight between FSU and the ACC

The 1st District Court of Appeal denied a motion for a stay that the ACC filed.
March 2023 Doak Campbell Stadium, home of Florida State University Football - FSU

FSU argues that its case against the ACC should move forward

Florida State University urged an appeals court to reject a request by the Atlantic Coast Conference to put on hold a lawsuit.
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