News across Tampa Bay

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.

Drew Rasmussen dominates, Rays stifle Yankees to win ALDS opener
Drew Rasmussen did not allow a hit through 7 2/3 scoreless innings and Jonathan Aranda belted a solo homer, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays to a 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday in Game 1 of the American League Division Series in St. Petersburg, Fla.

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.

Photos: Hillsborough first responders can now get blood delivered by drone - Clone

St. Petersburg’s 5 ballot questions, explained - Clone

Straz to welcome Aziz Ansari

Tampa 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.

A 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,…

October 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.