Tropicana Field sporting new striped turf for new season

Tropicana Field sporting new striped turf for new season

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Even with plans for a new stadium in the works, fans will see some upgrades at Tropicana Field when they enter the doors on Opening Day. In the off season, the turf was replaced by a striped field. The stripes are meant to resemble a mowed grass field, similar to the … Read more

New Bay Area routes coming from United, Hawaiian

New Bay Area routes coming from United, Hawaiian

FILE: SFO’s AirTrain approaches the San Francisco airport. San Francisco International Dec. 8 is the launch date for United Airlines’ newest transpacific route: nonstop service from San Francisco to Christchurch, New Zealand. United plans to fly the route three days a week with a 787-8. It will be the only nonstop service from the U.S. … Read more

FSU QB Rodemaker a game-time decision for ACC title game

FSU QB Rodemaker a game-time decision for ACC title game

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — No. 4 Florida State might have to turn to third-string quarterback Brock Glenn to start the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship Game against 15th-ranked Louisville on Saturday night. What You Need To Know Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker is questionable for the ACC Championship Game on Saturday  Rodemaker is recovering from a concussion he sustained … Read more

TPA expecting busy post-Thanksgiving travel rush on Sunday

TPA expecting busy post-Thanksgiving travel rush on Sunday

TAMPA, Fla. — A record number of travelers are expected at America’s airports on Sunday, as people return home after Thanksgiving. TSA estimates it will screen 2.9 million passengers, marking the busiest travel day of the holiday rush. What You Need To Know Sunday is expected to be the busiest travel day of the Thanksgiving … Read more

Travel industry, DOT look ahead to long holiday weekend

Travel industry, DOT look ahead to long holiday weekend

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Florida airports begin a big holiday travel season, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the Department expects 50,000 flights in the skies on Wednesday nationwide. What You Need To Know Orlando International Airport is expecting 2 million travelers over the course of the Thanksgiving travel period Tampa International Airport expects 80,000 travelers per day during … Read more

Enterprising Latinas receive funding to help with transit

Enterprising Latinas receive funding to help with transit

WIMAUMA, Fla. — Enterprising Latinas has been a staple in the Wimauma community since 2014, working to connect women to tools for success. What You Need To Know   Enterprising Latinas works to connect women with tools to succeed in business sectors  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently awarded the organization with a … Read more

Johansson makes 32 saves as Lightning beat Hurricanes 3-0

Johansson makes 32 saves as Lightning beat Hurricanes 3-0

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jonas Johansson made 32 saves, Brayden Point had a goal and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0 on Tuesday night. Alex Barré-Boulet and Nicholas Paul had the other Tampa Bay goals. Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 20 shots for the Hurricanes, who have lost three in a … Read more

Young Magic seeks to make their mark in 35th anniversary

Young Magic seeks to make their mark in 35th anniversary

ORLANDO, Fla. — The 35th anniversary season of the Orlando Magic officially tips off at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Amway Center, bringing fond memories of past seasons and players and refreshed hope that this year’s team will create new reasons to celebrate their success. The Magic will face the Houston Rockets in their NBA … Read more

International travel still needs to rebound in Pinellas

International travel still needs to rebound in Pinellas

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — Travel experts believe high prices have been keeping international visitors from returning to Pinellas County in pre-pandemic levels and the owner of a St. Pete Beach resort has noticed the lag, too. What You Need To Know Visa wait times, high prices and concerns about safety were listed as reasons why … Read more