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Forecasters expect eight to 14 storms this hurricane season, which starts Monday and runs through November. Why are forecasters calling for fewer storms than average and what should you pay attention to?

In her final State of the City last week, Mayor Jane Castor highlighted investments made on her watch. “Florida Matters Live & Local” takes a closer look at what was said (infrastructure) and what was left out (stadiums).

The former Jefferson High and South Carolina quarterback says he ignored painful symptoms for months before getting tested. He is encouraging others to lose their pride and seek earlier screenings.

County commissioners want to have a financing package for the estimated $2.3 billion project ready beforehand. Meantime, the Rays have scheduled two more community meetings in Tampa.

This year, the county hosted back-to-back tournaments, the NFCA and ESPN college softball tournaments, featuring 12 ranked teams, including the top two in the country

The stopover will take place in May 2027.

For the first time in decades, NASCAR's modified pickup trucks take on a street circuit, joining the headliner open-wheel racecars for a rare crossover weekend in downtown St. Petersburg.

After Tampa Bay's split from FanDuel Sports, MLB will produce telecasts through Rays.TV as well as traditional cable and satellite outlets. Dewayne Staats and Brian Anderson are back to call the games.

The Bucs have been wretched down the stretch, but Saturday's showdown with the Panthers was still expected to be winner-take-all. Then the Falcons threw a wrench into Tampa Bay's narrow playoff hopes.

Projected financial benefits include a $566 million economic impact, $26 million in tax revenue, and over $500 million in direct visitor spending over the first decade.

From debates on energy and environmental risks to rescued books, basketball legends, and college football thrills, "Florida Matters Live & Local" celebrates curiosity, community and local stories.

The sport is spreading like wildfire into American high schools, but in Florida, girls have been at it since 2003. Two of the longtime powerhouses are Robinson and Alonso in Tampa.