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Tavern in the Bluffs opens after an 854-day wait

Safety Harbor approves $50,000 fix for dark ballfields

Colts general manager Chris Ballard does not expect contract extension: ‘We need to win’
Colts general manager Chris Ballard stated he does not expect a contract extension during the final year of his deal as the team prepares for the start of training camp on Wednesday.

National and International News in Focus: July 28
France orders 4,000 more evacuated as fires displace a third of a million across southwest Europe

Do You Toss Food Once the Date on The Label Has Passed? Experts Say That's Often a Waste
Many people throw away food based on confusing expiration labels like “Best By” or “Sell By.”

Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner cleared for training camp after neck surgery
WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — After more than six months of the NFL offseason, the Colts reported back to Grand Park Tuesday for the first day of Training Camp. One player looking for a bounce-back season is the Colts’ seventh-year defensive tackle, DeForest Buckner. The two-time…

IndyCar unveils new NTT IndyCar series race car
INDIANAPOLIS — A new era has arrived as IndyCar unveiled a brand-new race car that will speed into the 2028 NTT IndyCar season and beyond. The new chassis and powertrain package brings a "modernized look" that IndyCar said is designed to provide faster lap times and more…

Former Times columnist says the change to election recommendations isn’t about transparency, but pawning off a civic duty
In a column published July 16, Tampa Bay Times Chairman and CEO Conan Gallaty announced the paper was “changing the way we make election recommendations.” I’m glad the paper finally came clean about this monumental retreat, coming days after early ballots for the August primary…

Colts' Buckner medically cleared for upcoming season
INDIANAPOLIS -- A crucial piece of the Indianapolis Colts defense has been cleared to play. DeForest Buckner, the stalwart defensive end, told reporters he has been medically cleared to resume football activities. Buckner expected a "ramp-up period" as training camp starts for…

Fever link with Obama during 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago
The 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago was a high-octane celebration of basketball excellence, setting attendance records at the United Center as the league marked 30 years of professional play. […]