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Tampa Bay Confronts Its Largest Dengue Outbreak in Nearly a Century
health11 hours ago

Tampa Bay Confronts Its Largest Dengue Outbreak in Nearly a Century

Tampa Bay is facing its worst dengue outbreak in about a century as Aedes mosquitoes spread the virus, with Florida recording hundreds of hospitalizations since July and multiple locally acquired cases. Public health officials attribute factors like climate and urbanization, and are expanding targeted traps, spraying, and larvicides while urging residents to remove standing water and report problem areas; no dengue deaths have been reported yet.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#dengue#florida#health
Rays' New Ownership Targets Big Payroll Boost With Tampa Stadium
sports2 days ago

Rays' New Ownership Targets Big Payroll Boost With Tampa Stadium

The Rays’ new majority owner Patrick Zalupski says the approved $2.3 billion stadium project in Tampa could enable a meaningful payroll increase, potentially lifting the club into the MLB top-15 and perhaps the top-10, though timing is uncertain and will hinge on the stadium opening (target 2029) and the next collective bargaining agreement. Current cash payroll is about $98.5 million (CBT ~ $116.2 million), so reaching a top-10 level would require a substantial rise—likely north of $200 million—even before any long-term extensions. While the ownership group hints at a more spend-heavy approach, immediate payroll growth is not guaranteed.

via mlbtraderumors.com|
#ownership#payroll#rays
Hillsborough approves $2.3B Rays stadium deal, sealing Tampa Bay’s ballpark future
local7 days ago

Hillsborough approves $2.3B Rays stadium deal, sealing Tampa Bay’s ballpark future

Hillsborough County’s 5-2 vote approves the Tampa Bay Rays’ $2.3 billion stadium plan, a move that follows a 4-3 City Council approval and aims to anchor Major League Baseball in the region. The county’s $796 million share is funded by $360 million from the Community Investment Tax, $303 million from bonded Tourist Development Tax, a $103 million draw from the main county account, and $30 million from HUD disaster-relief funds; supporters call it a transformative investment, while critics label it an irresponsible use of taxpayer dollars.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#funding-sources#hillsborough-county#local
Rays optimistic about stadium vote as talks near approval
business11 days ago

Rays optimistic about stadium vote as talks near approval

Rays CEO Ken Babby says Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County Commission are poised to approve a $2.3 billion ballpark deal, after concessions that increase the Rays’ share and annual rent; the county would own the stadium, which is tied to a large private mixed-use district funded by private investment, with a 2029 opening and a bond-validation process to come.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#business#hillsborough-county#public-financing
Pinellas County stays starless as Michelin expands in Florida and Tampa loses a star
food3 months ago

Pinellas County stays starless as Michelin expands in Florida and Tampa loses a star

Pinellas County again has no Michelin-starred restaurants as the Guide expands statewide through partnerships with Visit Florida and local tourism agencies. In Tampa, no new stars were awarded and Lilac lost its star, now listed as a recommendation. Rocca, Ebbe, Koya and Kosen retained their one-star status in Tampa, while four area spots—Fat Beet Farm Kitchen and Bakery, Bar Terroir, The Brisket Shoppe, and Kinjo—received recommendations; Fat Beet Farm earned a Green Star and Kinjo’s chef Jada Vidal won the Michelin Young Chef Award. The expansion, funded by state and regional tourism bodies, aims to boost Florida’s culinary profile and attract international visitors.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#florida-tourism#food#michelin-guide
Second USF doctoral student identified among Tampa Bay victims
crime4 months ago

Second USF doctoral student identified among Tampa Bay victims

Human remains found in Tampa Bay have been identified as Nahida Bristy, the second missing University of South Florida doctoral student, while Zamil Limon’s body was found earlier. Bristy and Limon disappeared on April 16; identity was confirmed by DNA and dental records, with plans to release the bodies to families in Bangladesh for religious reasons. Limon’s roommate, Hisham Abugarbieh, is jailed on two counts of first-degree murder and related charges after allegedly asking ChatGPT how to dispose of a body; Bristy and Limon had dated, and Limon studied AI in environmental science while Bristy studied chemical engineering.

via CBS News|
#crime#murder#nahida-bristy
Family Warned Authorities Ahead of USF Doctoral Students’ Slayings
crime4 months ago

Family Warned Authorities Ahead of USF Doctoral Students’ Slayings

Ahmad Abugharbieh, the brother of homicide suspect Hisham Abugharbieh, says the family had previously warned police about his brother’s erratic behavior as Hisham faces two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of USF doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy. Limon’s body was found first, with Bristy’s remains found nearby later. The family had filed protective orders against Hisham in 2023 (granted) and 2025 (denied).

via CBS News|
#ahmad-abugharbieh#crime#hisham-abugharbieh
Remains Found in Tampa Bay Tied to Missing USF Doctoral Student Case
crime4 months ago

Remains Found in Tampa Bay Tied to Missing USF Doctoral Student Case

Human remains were found in the waterways of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County as authorities continue the search for Nahida Bristy, a 27-year-old USF doctoral student. Zamil Limon’s remains were located earlier on the Howard Frankland Bridge, and his roommate, Hisham Abugharbieh, is charged with two counts of premeditated first-degree murder. New court documents allege Abugharbieh asked ChatGPT questions about disposing of a body; autopsies indicate Limon died from multiple sharp-force injuries, and investigators believe Bristy’s body was disposed of in a similar manner. Abugharbieh remains in custody and is due back in court.

via CBS News|
#chatgpt#crime#forensics
Rays deal could redefine Tampa Bay's future, Weatherford argues
viewpoints5 months ago

Rays deal could redefine Tampa Bay's future, Weatherford argues

A Tampa Bay Times columnist argues that now is the moment to advance the Rays’ stadium and mixed-use district as a transformative public-private project, backing a committed ownership group and sustained regional collaboration. He cites prior local successes (USF Medical School, Water Street) as proof that bold, well-planned development can create jobs and raise Tampa Bay’s profile, and urges urgency over delay to avoid rising costs and missed opportunities, aiming to cement the region as a premier sports and leisure destination.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#economic-development#note#opinion
Rays Push $2.3B Stadium Plan as Public-Funding Debate Heats Up
sports7 months ago

Rays Push $2.3B Stadium Plan as Public-Funding Debate Heats Up

Newly owned Rays are pursuing a $2.3 billion stadium at Hillsborough College with a $8–$10 billion mixed-use development around it, seeking roughly half the cost from the team and the rest from public funds. The plan faces political hurdles in Tampa and Hillsborough County, a potential relocation threat, and an exclusive 180‑day negotiating window, as MLB signals urgency on stadium solutions amid expansion talks.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#hillsborough-college#public-funding#rays