Hillsborough College approves Rays stadium ‘road map’

The Tampa Bay Rays have secured a non-binding agreement with Hillsborough College that could pave the way for a new stadium in Tampa and, eventually, generate a $34 billion economic impact.

According to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) unanimously approved Tuesday afternoon by the Hillsborough College District Board of Trustees, the Rays would redevelop the 113-acre Dale Mabry site with new academic facilities, a ballpark with adjacent amenities and a sprawling mixed-use community.

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Pinellas reveals recommended school closures, consolidations

Schools in Pinellas Park and Gulfport are officially on the chopping block as district officials have unveiled the first round of recommended closures amid a steep decline in enrollment.

According to Pinellas County Schools data, the number of students in classrooms plummeted by approximately 30,000 between 2006 and 2024. Leadership warned of imminent changes as the 2025-26 school year began in the fall.

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