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15 hours ago Passenger flights in Lakeland to resume with one Avelo route to Connecticut
Avelo will start with just one flight from Lakeland, but the airline "looks forward to continued growth in the future."
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22 hours ago 'Confident since day one': St. Petersburg Mayor says Rays stadium deal will happen
Mayor Ken Welch reaffirmed his confidence during his State of the Economy address.
727area has new update 23 hours ago Lightning down Bruins, 3-1
Strong defensive play and timely scoring led the Tampa Bay Lighting over the Boston Bruins.
727area has new update 23 hours ago Buccaneers Reacts Survey: Draft Needs
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey
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23 hours ago Low-cost airline Avelo announces first flights from Lakeland Linder International Airport
The partnership between the airline and Lakeland International Airport marks the return of commercial flights after 12 years.
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1 day ago CMA attempts to rescue stranded whale found off shores of Clearwater Beach
According to Clearwater Marine Aquarium, the whale stranded three times before being placed on a stretcher and into a rescue truck.
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1 day ago 'Haitian people are tired': Evacuated missionary from Haiti shares his experience amid gang violence
Sarasota County-based missionary group Agape Flights has been helping with ongoing evacuations from the unrest in Haiti.
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1 day ago Buy a 'Produce PAC' and one will be donated to a local senior in need
The Produce PAC program, which is beginning in St. Petersburg, is run through the non-profit Saving Our Seniors.
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1 day ago Tampa Family Health Center launches residency program to fill openings from doctor shortage
In partnership with Baycare, Tampa Family Health Center is training residents to become family doctors starting this summer.
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1 day ago Tarpon Springs native photographer wins Florida State Parks contest
The 25-year-old Tarpon Springs native finished in first place in Florida State Park’s photo contest 2023 for her landscape picture of Hillsborough River State Park.
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1 day ago Beyoncé shares 'Cowboy Carter' track list, appears to confirm Dolly Parton cover
One track appears to be called “The Linda Martell Show,” a reference to the groundbreaking performer who became the first Black woman to play the Grand Ole Opry.
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1 day ago Britton Plaza, one of South Tampa's oldest shopping centers, to be marketed for sale
The developer of Midtown Tampa told the Business Journal that rumors of its plans to buy Britton Plaza are false.
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1 day ago One of Mosaic's critical production facilities was spared in massive Riverview brush fire
The global fertilizer company is assessing the financial impact of the blaze at its third-largest production facility.
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1 day ago JetBlue cuts route from Tampa to the Caribbean
The airline wants to cut costs after a judge blocked its $3.8 billion bid for Spirit Airlines earlier this year.
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1 day ago It's more expensive to buy a house than rent in Tampa Bay, CBRE analysis finds
See why owning a home feels increasingly out of reach for many would-be buyers in Tampa Bay.
727area has new update 1 day ago Rays acquire C Ben Rortvedt from Yankees in 3-team deal
Dude’s jacked Tampa Bay trades Top-30 prospect OF Shane Sasaki The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired catcher Ben Rortvedt from the New York Yankees as part of a three-team trade that also involved the Miami Marlins. The Rays will be sending outfielder Shane Sasaki, who was recently voted the 27th best prospect in the system by the Draysbay community, to the Marlins; meanwhile, the Marlins and Yankees are swapping infielder Jon Berti for pitcher John Cruz. Considered an elite defender, Rortvedt has gotten limited playing time over the last two seasons — 2022 with the Twins, and following a trade, 2023 with the Yankees — due to various injuries. He’s got serious power, having topped out at 111 mph EV, and is generally a low-chase, pull hitter from the left side. Rortvedt is out of minor league options, but appeared to be third on the Yankees depth chart after former first rounder Austin Wells and the return of former primary catcher Jose Trevino from injury. NJ.com interviewed Yankees director of catcher Tanner Swanson, a former Twins coach who was an early adopter of coaching one-knee down and pitch framing, on Rortvedt’s situation earlier this week: “I know he can help a major league roster,” Swanson said of Rortvedt. “He’s a major league quality catcher. He’s proven that.” “Ben’s a great catcher,” Trevino added. “He’s prepared. He’s ready to go. His work ethic is amazing. He’s got all the tools.” [nj.com] In his brief big league experience, Rortvedt has hit .146/.234/.255 with 5 HR over 177 plate appearances split between the Twins and Yankees. Meanwhile, between three levels in the Yankees farm system last season, Rortvedt hit .291/.403/.513 with 6 HR over 139 plate appearances. Shane Sasaki was selected by the Rays in the 3rd round of the 2019 draft. A talented outfielder from Hawaii, Sasaki possessed the kind of tools that scouts dream about. Unfortunately, he has struggled to remain healthy. Sasaki just reached High-A in his third minor league season in 2023, where he hit .301/.375/.465 with 7 HR and collected 12 stolen bases in 64 games. Sasaki would have been Rule-5 eligible at the end of the season. The Rays Opening Day roster is nearly completely fleshed out now as Steve Carney reported earlier today that infielder Austin Shenton has made the team. Meanwhile, the acquisition of Rortvedt indicates that Alex Jackson will in Triple-A Durham. It seems the Rays are still determining whether to have top prospect Curtis Mead or newly acquired Niko Goodrum as their 26th man. The 2024 roster does not need to be finalized until noon tomorrow.
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1 day ago Developer alters vision for condo tower on Mirror Lake in St. Pete
The St. Petersburg Development Review Commission will review the project on April 3.
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1 day ago NIH awarded almost $1 billion to Florida health researchers in 2023
Tampa Bay institutions received hundreds of millions of dollars in grants, according to the report.
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1 day ago 'I’m still in a bit of shock': YouTuber Ninja diagnosed with skin cancer at 32
Ninja is the most-followed person on the popular streaming platform Twitch.
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1 day ago Disney vs. DeSantis state lawsuit settled
Walt Disney Parks & Resorts and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District have settled a legal dispute.
727area has new update 1 day ago Bruins at Lightning Preview: It’s time to go and take advantage of a tired Boston team
For once, the Lightning aren't the tired team on a back-to-back. The Bruins come into town after a hard-fought game against the Panthers.
727area has new update 1 day ago Bucs NFL Draft Target: Michigan Running Back, Blake Corum
Melanie Maxwell / USA TODAY NETWORK Could the National Champion running back come to Tampa Bay? The Buccaneers made a big effort to improve their running game in 2023 and while the results at first were rough, they were able to have a better rushing attack last season, but what now? With a new offensive coordinator for the second straight season, the run game will once again be a point of emphasis. Rachaad White made great strides in both the run and pass game in 2023 and the Bucs brought back Chase Edmonds, but they could look to the NFL draft to add another. That is where a guy like Michigan’s Blake Corum could come into play and add another element to the Bucs running back room. Blake Corum’s Collegiate Career Corum played at Michigan for four seasons and was one of the best running backs in college football the last two seasons. After having over 1400 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns in 2022, he followed that up with another 1,000+ yard campaign on the ground and had 27 rushing touchdowns. His senior year was one to remember as Michigan had a great season that was capped off with a national championship. Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Pro Day and NFL Scouting Combine At the combine, Corum ran a 4.53 second 40 yard dash and a 1.58 second 10 yard split. During the 20 yard shuttle he did 4.12 seconds and a 3.82 second three cone drill. He also jumped 35.5 inches on the vertical jump but he did not participate in the broad jump. Corum also participated in the bench press which he did 27 reps. Corum elected to not do the 40 yard dash again at his pro day, but he did do the 20 yard shuttle drill and was able to record a time of 4.07 seconds which improved from his combine score. What Corum can do for the Bucs in 2024 Drafting Blake Corum would give the Bucs a nice one-two punch with Rachaad White. While he wasn’t used a ton in the receiving game at Michigan, he has showcased strong hands when called upon. Chase Edmonds is a fine player, but likely wouldn’t give them the same juice that Corum would. He is an experienced player who can fit in many different systems. Being able to take the pressure off of Rachaad White and keep his legs fresher as the season goes on would be good news for Tampa Bay and adding another talented back like Corum could allow them to throw a few more wrinkles into the offense. I wouldn’t expect Corum to be the starter in 2024, but he would be a nice complementary piece. Three-Year-Outlook This is where the potential selection of Corum would get very interesting. Rachaad White only has two more seasons left on his current contract and NFL general managers can still sometimes be a little hesitant to pay running backs big money on a second contract. If the Bucs had another option like Corum, they could very well justify letting White walk if his price is too high and have Corum step in as RB1. Corum would have a limited role in 2024, but his three-year-outlook could certainly be that of someone who is a future every down back in the NFL. Stock Report Blake Corum is widely regarded as a day two pick and likely a mid/late day two selection. With the Bucs having two third round picks, Corum could definitely be in the range of where they’d be picking, and it is at a position that they could look to add another piece to. On the Clock... Should the Bucs draft Blake Corum to pair with Rachaad White? Vote in the poll below and discuss in the comment section!
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1 day ago TikTok creator turns his collection of 'Titanic' VHS tapes into a Dunedin roadside attraction
A Largo resident has become a niche internet celebrity for collecting videotapes. Now, he's hoping to make it a local business.
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1 day ago 3 current, former minor league baseball players with ties to Tampa Bay indicted for insider trading
Minor league baseball player Jordan Qsar allegedly learned about Del Taco's acquisition from a friend who worked for Jack In The Box’s strategic finance department.
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1 day ago 'It never goes away': Diver recalls morning of Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapse
The bridge collapse in Baltimore has residents reflecting on the tragedy in 1980.
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1 day ago Brush at Mosaic fertilizer plant in Riverview reignites after last night's blaze
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue said all fires have been extinguished. Crews will set up an ongoing "fire watch" to monitor the site.
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2 days ago How the Skyway Bridge became one of the most protected in the world after the 1980 collapse
"One of their prime goals was to make sure that this bridge would be as difficult to knock down as they could possibly make it."
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2 days ago Tampa business facing challenges from crisis in Haiti
"For Tampa to work Haiti has to work," Daphne Bourgoin said.
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2 days ago 'It's completely intrinsic': Local non-profits join forces to make cards for children in hospitals
Clients of Focus Forward, a non-profit that serves adults with developmental disabilities, are making cards for Little Saint Nick Foundation care packages.
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2 days ago Unwanted meds? Pasco Co. first responders have new at-home disposal kits
First responders in Pasco County have a new tool to help keep prescription drugs out of the wrong hands.

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