Gov. Ron DeSantis said the plan would rejuvenate the area and ensure baseball remains in Tampa Bay. On Tuesday, the college's trustees took a first step to get the ball rolling.

Carson Beck reflected on his transformative year at Miami, after a tough loss in the College Football Playoff national championship on Monday. Beck's final college pass was an interception, sealing Miami's 27-21 defeat to Indiana.

Behind Heisman Trophy-winner Fernando Mendoza, the Hoosiers put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, winning the College Football Playoff in the Hurricanes' home stadium.

Few details were released for Tuesday's meeting of the Hillsborough College District Board of Trustees. It's not clear whether any subsidies other than donating public land would be involved.

The proposal, approved by the Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee, involves what is known in the gambling industry as “decoupling.” It again faces opposition from horse breeders.

The free event will be staged along 16th Street South while repairs and renovations continue to prepare the hurricane-damaged stadium for the April 6 home opener.

There is a major detail that changes the league's approach ahead of the construction of the rink: Raymond James Stadium is a fully outdoor stadium exposed to Florida's temperature and humidity.

Commissioner Rob Manfred says MLB is ready to step in after Tampa Bay and eight other teams opted to split from FanDuel owner Main Street Sports Group, which lost approximately $200 million in 2025.

While Todd Bowles will remain, he gutted his staff. The firings include offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey and defensive line coach Charlie Strong.

Brown said it was a choice of staying at USF or going to Auburn, and "sometimes the best thing is to move on." He is looking forward to showcasing his skill set and winning in the SEC.

Donte “Hammer” Harrison, a Tampa resident and the longest-tenured Globetrotter, performs in front of home crowds this month as the team makes stops throughout Florida, including Lakeland and USF.

Bowles has three years remaining on his contract and is operating as if he’ll return for a fifth season. He will meet with the Glazer family on Wednesday for a typical end-of-season conversation.