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RAYS DEAL: Tampa and Hillsborough County leaders strike deal with Rays on stadium

Tampa Bay Rays stadium rendering Dale Mabry
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The Tampa Bay Rays have a "financial framework contract" with the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County.

City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said in a statement posted on Facebook, "This marks a historic step forward for Tampa and our entire region."

Copy of development agreement

TAMPA, Fla. — Stadium Development and Funding Agreement - Tampa Bay Rays 2026.PDF by Tampa Bay 28

Tampa City Council is set to vote Thursday, Aug. 27, on the $2.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays stadium project.

Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan has requested a special meeting on the agreement.

Challenges over Florida's school bus and school speed zone camera face setbacks as legal battles continue

Cameras catching drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses or speed through school zones are generating millions of citations across Florida — and a growing wave of legal challenges.

Legal challenges over school bus and school speed zone cameras hit roadblocks