A draft is expected to go public Thursday. The agreement, which will include recent proposals by Councilman Bill Carlson, would then be added to upcoming agendas for the city council and county commission.

AECOM Hunt has an extensive track record with the Rays and the region. That includes building Tropicana Field and replacing the St. Petersburg ballpark’s roof after it was destroyed by Hurricane Milton.

The left-handed MLB pitcher was 31 years old when he tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow in 1974, an injury that had been a death knell for pitchers' careers up to that point.

On Monday, the Rays are scheduled to announce the firm that will oversee building the ballpark. Meantime, Hillsborough College President Ken Atwater says definitive agreements on financing could reach local officials within days.

Coach Lane Kiffin said he is standing by his initial stance on allowing Pickett to wear the jersey worn by 2023 Heisman winner Jayden Daniels — even in the face of legal threats from the former Tigers QB.

On "The Bay Blend," learn about what the Big Boy Soap Hockey League is and how its birthplace is Tampa Bay.

The series announced its 2027 slate will start for the 17th time with the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 5-7. The NASCAR Craftsman Trucks circuit will co-headline after making a 2026 debut.

Bill Carlson says the Rays are receptive to his plan to cover Tampa's share of construction through new tax-increment revenue from the stadium district that would also seed a citywide infrastructure trust fund.

The group seeking to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando asked a tourist tax task force for $975 million for a project that would include a stadium. The Orange County Commission will make a final determination.

Without federal action, the panel would recommend the Legislature join multistate agreements on issues ranging from student pay and eligibility to caps on student-athlete agent compensation.

On “Florida Matters Live & Local,” Beata Jubilee, Enrique Claro and James Jubilee talked about the work and discipline behind the national fencing title.

The Rays, who have the best record in the American League, acquired veteran starter Freddy Peralta from the Mets and power-hitting catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks from the Marlins.