News across Hillsborough County
Florida's dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental US in decades
Information from state health departments and medical journals suggests the Florida outbreak marks the most cases in a calendar year for any state since at least the 1940s.
Mothers face barriers to accessing mental healthcare, survey shows
Access was a bigger concern for mothers with employer coverage than those with Medicaid or federal children's health insurance.
Rays, Rasmussen shut down Yankees 1-0 in Game 1 of AL Division Series
Tampa Bay starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen struck out 10 and didn't allow a hit until there were two outs in the eighth inning in front of a sold-out Tropicana Field crowd of 40,542, the most at the ballpark since 2010.
St Pete Catalyst
Published October 03Tampa Bay Rays face New York Yankees in playoff opener today
The Tampa Bay Rays will begin their playoff run and face the New York Yankees tonight at Tropicana Field. The American League Division Series game will start at 6:30 p.m.
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Published October 03A Psychopath In The Oval Office
“I’m confidant in saying we’ve never had a psychopath in the Oval Office before!” Vince Greenwood Ph.D. What would happen if the most powerful man in the country were in the throes of a personality condition that left him only a few cards to play—manifested by a limited, precise,…
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Published October 03October arrives with a stormy weather outlook for Florida
NOAA forecast models indicate rain could remain more frequent than usual, particularly across Florida's Gulf Coast in October.
PolitiFact: Donalds overstates Jolly's offshore drilling lobbying, ignores anti-drilling record
Byron Donalds overstates David Jolly's offshore drilling lobbying, ignores anti-drilling record.
Rays, Yankees meet in Game 1 of the AL Division Series, and Tropicana Field is sold out
The Trop's 300-level is open for this "I-275 Series" opener between these two familiar division rivals. Sure, there will be lots of Yankees fans, but the Rays had an MLB-best 55-26 home record this season.
Will October end the Atlantic’s historic hurricane pause?
The Atlantic has produced eight named storms in 2026—but no hurricanes. Here is how a strengthening El Niño helped create the historic lull and why the season’s shift toward the Caribbean and Gulf still matters for Florida.
Changes to Medicaid and SNAP eligibility, Florida’s minimum wage and weekly news
This week on "The Florida Roundup," we spoke about changes to eligibility for Medicaid. Then, we looked at changes in eligibility and funding for SNAP in Florida and more.
Despite detention center lawsuit, the Miccosukee Tribe donated to supporters of 'Alligator Alcatraz'
The Miccosukee Tribe is suing over the immigration detention center that was in its backyard, the facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." Now, they've given money to candidates who publicly supported it.
Osprey Observer
Published October 02Grace Notes: Love Me Some Perks
I recently heard an interview with a famous Hollywood actress who smugly recited the “mah-va-lous perks” she enjoys because of her massive film success. Here are some of the celebrity benefits she touted: No waiting to be seated at restaurants. Bigger everything. No heart…