Tampa Bay Rays stadium plan advances in 5-2 county vote

Hillsborough County commissioners voted 5-2 on Wednesday to approve a non-binding memorandum of understanding, taking a major step toward building a new Rays stadium in West Tampa through a $2.3 billion public-private framework. 

Target reports best quarterly sales growth since 2022 under new CEO

Still facing backlash over several boycott attempts, Target is reportedly seeing a surge in sales after launching a major turnaround plan under its new CEO.

FIFA World Cup ticket prices dropping, good news for soccer fans

Soccer fans looking to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup may want to secure their seats now, as new data shows ticket prices are beginning to drop, with the San Francisco Bay Area shaping up to host some of the cheapest matches of the tournament.

No Fly Zone: Robot passenger at Love Field prompts Southwest Airlines to ban 'bots

The first step for robot-kind in the aviation world will have to wait after Southwest Airlines banned human-like robots from its flights. The move was prompted after a man bought his robot companion a ticket from Dallas Love Field to Las Vegas.

ICE agent charged in Minneapolis shooting of Venezuelan man

An ICE agent is facing several felony charges in connection with the January shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan national, in Minneapolis.

How Mount St. Helens eruption transformed volcanic monitoring in WA

The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption remains the deadliest in U.S. history, fundamentally changing how scientists monitor volcanic activity.

Judge rules on what evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione trial

The defense is seeking to suppress the evidence, including a gun, silencer and journal, arguing police conducted an unlawful warrantless search.

12 separate shootings across Austin; 3 teen suspects in custody

Austin and Manor police say that three suspects are now in custody following a series of apparently random shootings that unfolded across the city over the weekend.

Controversy over Florida fishing license changes

Florida’s new fishing license policy is drawing sharp criticism from charter captains and fishing guides who say it could hurt tourism and cost businesses customers.

Father arrested for DUI with 5-year-old in the backseat: HCSO

A man from Wimauma has been arrested for driving under the influence after deputies responded to a call about a person-down at a Shell gas station in Plant City.

Rays, city of Tampa and Hillsborough County agree on new funding deal for $2.3B proposed stadium

A memorandum of understanding has been reached between the Tampa Bay Rays, Hillsborough County and the city of Tampa on a $2.3 billion ballpark that would be built on the campus of Hillsborough College in West Tampa.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers release 2026 NFL schedule

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially released their 2026 regular-season schedule, revealing a challenging slate as the team looks to regain control of the NFC South and return to playoff contention.