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Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate joins us to outline urgent ways the federal government can improve disaster response—before the next hurricane or wildfire hits. In this exclusive interview, we break down his recent Tampa Bay Times column calling for smarter survivor assistance, faster public rebuilding, and stronger local preparedness.With hurricane season just weeks away, Fugate—who led FEMA under Presidents Obama and Bush—explains how the agency can move faster, deliver clearer help to families, and avoid rebuilding the same vulnerable communities over and over.Read Craig Fugate's column: https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2025/03/25/three-ways-president-trump-can-improve-femas-disaster-response-column/

On Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times joined TKras to talk Rays Baseball. What's next for this rotation?

In Thursday's third hour of The Drive with TKras, we continue to talk Rays Baseball and the bad news off the field with Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. Plus, we also placed some cheddar with

There's a lot more mystery and magic to this state than "Florida Man" headlines suggest. Take a drive around the Tampa Bay area and you may wonder about the story behind the UFO perched atop a strip club, Weeki Wachee's mermaid show or Tampa's obsession with pirates.Gabrielle Calise, a culture writer who reports on offbeat Florida, nostalgia and music for the Tampa Bay Times, is an expert guide to all things wild and wonderful about the state.Calise is the editor of “Florida, a Hyper-local Guide to the Flora, Fauna and Fantasy of the Most Far-out State in America," and she joins "Florida Matters" to share some of the stories behind the spectacle.Gasparilla, the festival built around the mythical pirate Jose Gaspar, dates back to 1904 and is now part of the city's DNA.“Being the mayor of Tampa means that you're gonna participate and have to fight a bunch of pirates and give up the key to the city. No other place really has a tradition quite like that,” Calise said.Other highlights from Calise's conversation on "Florida Matters" include tips on where to spot manatees around Tampa Bay and where to see a mermaid show (Weeki Wachee), of course).There's also insights into Tampa's take on a Cuban sandwich and Floridians' attitudes to hurricane prep.

There's a lot more mystery and magic to this state than "Florida Man" headlines suggest. Take a drive around the Tampa Bay area and you may wonder about the story behind the UFO perched atop a strip club, Weeki Wachee's mermaid show or Tampa's obsession with pirates.Gabrielle Calise, a culture writer who reports on offbeat Florida, nostalgia and music for the Tampa Bay Times, is an expert guide to all things wild and wonderful about the state.Calise is the editor of “Florida, a Hyper-local Guide to the Flora, Fauna and Fantasy of the Most Far-out State in America," and she joins "Florida Matters" to share some of the stories behind the spectacle.Gasparilla, the festival built around the mythical pirate Jose Gaspar, dates back to 1904 and is now part of the city's DNA.“Being the mayor of Tampa means that you're gonna participate and have to fight a bunch of pirates and give up the key to the city. No other place really has a tradition quite like that,” Calise said.Other highlights from Calise's conversation on "Florida Matters" include tips on where to spot manatees around Tampa Bay and where to see a mermaid show (Weeki Wachee), of course).There's also insights into Tampa's take on a Cuban sandwich and Floridians' attitudes to hurricane prep.

On Monday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times joined TKras to talk about the Rays, Taylor Walls, Shane McClanahan, and more!

In the second hour of The Drive, TKras spoke with Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times with the latest on the Rays, Shane McClanahan, and more! Plus, big news out of the NFL and the Bolts make a move!

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly on Todd Bowles future as the Buccaneers Head Coach, Shaq Barrett, Vita Vea, NFL schedule, Bucs and Rays stadium conflicts, Lightning prospect Isaac Howard and remembering the Tampa Bay Times building in St. Pete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back on the airwaves following MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley's press conference. After sharing their takeaways, the boys dive into the Blue Jays' sweep of the San Diego Padres! They chat about the keys that lifted Toronto past the Friars, John Schneider's best-managed series of the season, what to make of Bo Bichette's 2025 at the plate, and Bowden Francis' identity as a starter. Later on, Marc Topkin (28:08) of the Tampa Bay Times checks in on the Rays ahead of their upcoming series against the Blue Jays. He shares the state of affairs at the team's temporary home at George M. Steinbrenner Field, who needs to step up offensively, the quality pieces in the bullpen, and the outlook for a new stadium.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Monday, TKras was joined by Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times, What is the latest on Chandler Simpson and the rest of the Rays?

In the show's second hour, TKras spoke with Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times about the Rays and their offensive struggles. Plus, we got into the Bucs schedule with TKras and what might be in store for Baker Mayfield?

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What happened to Jo-Ann (the massive fabric/craft store chain)?  In many places, it was the only game in town.  It had a captive audience.  And sewing and mending are on the rise.   So Amanda set out to find out who killed Jo-Ann.  It's a lot more complicated than you think! In this episode we take a journey full of twists and turns:Was it just private equity? And WTF is private equity anyway?What do Jo-Ann and Red Lobster have in common? Unfortunately it's not Cheddar Bay Biscuits.How has society's relationship with sewing changed over the last 80 years?Who is Faith Popcorn and why is Amanda obsessed with her?Where are the mechanized hugging booths?Does anyone remember Cargo Express?Where did Jo-Ann's leadership go wrong?How would Amanda "save" Jo-Ann?What is the future of fabric stores? And how are we all a part of it?So many sources and so many links for this episode.First: some suggested fabric stores from Amanda:Firecracker FabricsL'Etoffe FabricsNacho Ann's FabricsMake & MendCheck out Oddly Specific with Meredith Lynch Sources and additional reading:"How private equity rolled Red Lobster," Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News."How trend forecasting keeps the biggest brands on top," Peter Firth, City AM."Faith Popcorn's predictions five years later," Patrick Kevin Day, Los Angeles Times."The Essence of Cocooning," Beth Ann Krier, Los Angeles Times."Cloth World stores sold to chain," Alan Goldstein, Tampa Bay Times."Fabri-Centers Agrees to Pay $3 Million to Settle Charges," Leslie Eaton, The New York Times."Staff Said The Free Mask Kits At Jo-Ann Fabrics Are Just Scraps From The Clearance Bin," Amber Jamieson, Buzzfeed."Did private equity kill Joann fabrics?" Sam Becker, Fast Company."How Joann Fabrics went from a cult-favorite retail darling to a bankruptcy disaster," Lila Maclellan, Fortune."Sixty-seven years of fabrics and crafts," Janet H. Cho, The Plain Dealer."Sixty Years of Serving Creativity," Marsha McGregor.Get your Clotheshorse merch here: https://clotheshorsepodcast.com/shop/If you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it's a typed out message or an audio recording:  amanda@clotheshorse.worldDid you enjoy this episode? Consider "buying me a coffee" via Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/clotheshorseClotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:The Pewter Thimble Is there a little bit of Italy in your soul? Are you an enthusiast of pre-loved decor and accessories? Bring vintage Italian style — and history — into your space with The Pewter Thimble (@thepewterthimble). 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This is the shocking true-life story of how PFAS—a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of—poisoned the entire country. Based on original, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters' own files, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America (Island Press, 2025) traces an ugly history of corporate greed and devastation of human lives. We learn that PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals' found in everyday products, from cooking pans to mascara, are coursing through the veins of 97% of Americans. We witness the pain of families who lost sisters and daughters, cousins and neighbors, after PFAS leached into their drinking water. We discover evidence that the makers of forever chemicals may have known for decades about the deadly risks of their products—because their own scientists have been documenting these dangers since the 1960s. And we see the failure of our government, time after time, to provide basic protections to its citizens. It is impossible to read this searing exposé without being infuriated by the recklessness of corporate America. But readers will also be awed by the spirit of ordinary people who, while fighting for their own lives, took it upon themselves to fix a broken regulatory system. Heart-wrenching and maddening, stirring and uplifting, Poisoning the Well offers a unique window into the worst and best of human nature. It is essential reading for anyone concerned about the unfettered power of industry and the invisible threat it poses to the health of the nation—and to each of us. Sharon Udasin is a reporter for The Hill, covering U.S. West climate & policy from her home base in Boulder, Colorado. She was a Ted Scripps Fellow in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder and has also reported for The Jerusalem Post and The New York Jewish Week. A graduate of both the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia Journalism School, Sharon also received a 2022 SEAL Environmental Journalism Award and was honored by the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership in 2013. Rachel Frazin covers energy and environment policy for The Hill: that's everything from climate change to gasoline prices to toxic chemicals to renewable and fossil energy. It was through this work that she learned about, and became alarmed by, "forever chemicals." She is originally from South Florida, and she studied journalism and political science at (the very cold) Northwestern University. Previously, her work has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, The Daily Beast, the Tampa Bay Times, and The Palm Beach Post. Daniel Moran's writing about literature and film can be found on Pages and Frames. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the long-running podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

In Thursday's first hour, TKras delivered a passionate rant to the Rays, their offense, and more! Plus, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times joined us with some positivity and should the Bucs sign this veteran pass rusher?

On Thursday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times joined TKras with more on the Rays. Join us!

This is the shocking true-life story of how PFAS—a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of—poisoned the entire country. Based on original, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters' own files, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America (Island Press, 2025) traces an ugly history of corporate greed and devastation of human lives. We learn that PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals' found in everyday products, from cooking pans to mascara, are coursing through the veins of 97% of Americans. We witness the pain of families who lost sisters and daughters, cousins and neighbors, after PFAS leached into their drinking water. We discover evidence that the makers of forever chemicals may have known for decades about the deadly risks of their products—because their own scientists have been documenting these dangers since the 1960s. And we see the failure of our government, time after time, to provide basic protections to its citizens. It is impossible to read this searing exposé without being infuriated by the recklessness of corporate America. But readers will also be awed by the spirit of ordinary people who, while fighting for their own lives, took it upon themselves to fix a broken regulatory system. Heart-wrenching and maddening, stirring and uplifting, Poisoning the Well offers a unique window into the worst and best of human nature. It is essential reading for anyone concerned about the unfettered power of industry and the invisible threat it poses to the health of the nation—and to each of us. Sharon Udasin is a reporter for The Hill, covering U.S. West climate & policy from her home base in Boulder, Colorado. She was a Ted Scripps Fellow in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder and has also reported for The Jerusalem Post and The New York Jewish Week. A graduate of both the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia Journalism School, Sharon also received a 2022 SEAL Environmental Journalism Award and was honored by the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership in 2013. Rachel Frazin covers energy and environment policy for The Hill: that's everything from climate change to gasoline prices to toxic chemicals to renewable and fossil energy. It was through this work that she learned about, and became alarmed by, "forever chemicals." She is originally from South Florida, and she studied journalism and political science at (the very cold) Northwestern University. Previously, her work has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, The Daily Beast, the Tampa Bay Times, and The Palm Beach Post. Daniel Moran's writing about literature and film can be found on Pages and Frames. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the long-running podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

This is the shocking true-life story of how PFAS—a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of—poisoned the entire country. Based on original, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters' own files, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America (Island Press, 2025) traces an ugly history of corporate greed and devastation of human lives. We learn that PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals' found in everyday products, from cooking pans to mascara, are coursing through the veins of 97% of Americans. We witness the pain of families who lost sisters and daughters, cousins and neighbors, after PFAS leached into their drinking water. We discover evidence that the makers of forever chemicals may have known for decades about the deadly risks of their products—because their own scientists have been documenting these dangers since the 1960s. And we see the failure of our government, time after time, to provide basic protections to its citizens. It is impossible to read this searing exposé without being infuriated by the recklessness of corporate America. But readers will also be awed by the spirit of ordinary people who, while fighting for their own lives, took it upon themselves to fix a broken regulatory system. Heart-wrenching and maddening, stirring and uplifting, Poisoning the Well offers a unique window into the worst and best of human nature. It is essential reading for anyone concerned about the unfettered power of industry and the invisible threat it poses to the health of the nation—and to each of us. Sharon Udasin is a reporter for The Hill, covering U.S. West climate & policy from her home base in Boulder, Colorado. She was a Ted Scripps Fellow in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder and has also reported for The Jerusalem Post and The New York Jewish Week. A graduate of both the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia Journalism School, Sharon also received a 2022 SEAL Environmental Journalism Award and was honored by the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership in 2013. Rachel Frazin covers energy and environment policy for The Hill: that's everything from climate change to gasoline prices to toxic chemicals to renewable and fossil energy. It was through this work that she learned about, and became alarmed by, "forever chemicals." She is originally from South Florida, and she studied journalism and political science at (the very cold) Northwestern University. Previously, her work has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, The Daily Beast, the Tampa Bay Times, and The Palm Beach Post. Daniel Moran's writing about literature and film can be found on Pages and Frames. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the long-running podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the shocking true-life story of how PFAS—a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of—poisoned the entire country. Based on original, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters' own files, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America (Island Press, 2025) traces an ugly history of corporate greed and devastation of human lives. We learn that PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals' found in everyday products, from cooking pans to mascara, are coursing through the veins of 97% of Americans. We witness the pain of families who lost sisters and daughters, cousins and neighbors, after PFAS leached into their drinking water. We discover evidence that the makers of forever chemicals may have known for decades about the deadly risks of their products—because their own scientists have been documenting these dangers since the 1960s. And we see the failure of our government, time after time, to provide basic protections to its citizens. It is impossible to read this searing exposé without being infuriated by the recklessness of corporate America. But readers will also be awed by the spirit of ordinary people who, while fighting for their own lives, took it upon themselves to fix a broken regulatory system. Heart-wrenching and maddening, stirring and uplifting, Poisoning the Well offers a unique window into the worst and best of human nature. It is essential reading for anyone concerned about the unfettered power of industry and the invisible threat it poses to the health of the nation—and to each of us. Sharon Udasin is a reporter for The Hill, covering U.S. West climate & policy from her home base in Boulder, Colorado. She was a Ted Scripps Fellow in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder and has also reported for The Jerusalem Post and The New York Jewish Week. A graduate of both the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia Journalism School, Sharon also received a 2022 SEAL Environmental Journalism Award and was honored by the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership in 2013. Rachel Frazin covers energy and environment policy for The Hill: that's everything from climate change to gasoline prices to toxic chemicals to renewable and fossil energy. It was through this work that she learned about, and became alarmed by, "forever chemicals." She is originally from South Florida, and she studied journalism and political science at (the very cold) Northwestern University. Previously, her work has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, The Daily Beast, the Tampa Bay Times, and The Palm Beach Post. Daniel Moran's writing about literature and film can be found on Pages and Frames. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the long-running podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we explore the extraordinary and heartbreaking story of Abraham Shakespeare — a working-class man who won a $30 million Florida lottery jackpot, only to disappear under mysterious circumstances just a few years later.We dive into the timeline of Shakespeare's life after his big win, the people who entered his circle, and the chilling events that led to his tragic death.This story isn't just about luck gone wrong — it's a sobering look at greed, betrayal, and the dark side of sudden wealth.Abraham Shakespeare's life before the lottery: a modest man with simple dreamsHow winning $30 million changed everything — and everyone around himThe key figures who entered Abraham's life post-winThe manipulation, schemes, and financial exploitation he facedThe shocking discovery of his disappearance — and what investigators uncoveredThe arrest and trial of Dee Dee Moore, and the shocking details of her deceptionLessons from Abraham's story about trust, vulnerability, and the hidden dangers of overnight wealthNews coverage from The Tampa Bay Times and ABC NewsCourt documents and trial testimony regarding Dee Dee MooreInterviews with family members, investigators, and legal expertsIf you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!For deeper dives into true crime stories and exclusive bonus content, check out my Substack https://criminalmotives.substack.com/And remember — navigating life's highs and lows is never easy, especially when trust is broken. If you're looking for support, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your own home.Visit http://betterhelp.com/mattphifer

Episode 58 When Michelle Taylor lost her son in a tragic house fire, she thought the nightmare couldn't get worse. She was wrong. Fueled by junk science, broken forensics, and a crime lab running on expired credibility, the prosecutors turned a grieving mother into a murder suspect. Twelve debris samples. Twelve false positives. And a justice system more interested in closing a case than finding the truth. This is the story of how bad science—and worse judgment—can burn an innocent life to the ground. Michelle Taylor stands for sentencing on May 30th. The fire didn't destroy her life. The system did. A mother's grief. A lab's lies. A system that chose conviction over truth. This is Michelle Taylor's story. This podcast is a true crime podcast about arson and criminal fires. Listener discretion is recommended.  Background music by Not Notoriously Coordinated  Get your Crime to Burn Merch! https://crimetoburn.myspreadshop.com Please follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube for the latest news on this case. You can email us at crimetoburn@gmail.com We welcome any constructive feedback and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating and review.  Listen to us on our friend Taylor Ruddle's podcast, Ruddle Me This right here: https://www.ruddlemethis.com/118-april-leland-from-crime-to-burns-tiny-joys/ If you need a way to keep your canine contained, you can also support the show by purchasing a Pawious wireless dog fence using our affiliate link and use the code "crimetoburn" at checkout to receive 10% off. Pawious, because our dog Winston needed a radius, not a rap sheet.  Source List: Segura L. Smoke and Errors - The Arson Evidence Doesn't Hold Up. Florida is About to Convict her for Murder Anyway. The Intercept. 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Filed August 9, 2021. Taylor M. Motion to Exclude Similar Fact Evidence. State of Florida v. Michelle Taylor. Case No: 21001215CFMA. Filed April 19, 2024. State of Florida. Indictment. State of Florida v. Michelle Taylor. Case No: 21001215CFMA. Filed August 9, 2021. Lentini J. A Model for Confronting Fire Investigation Errors. Fire and Arson Investigator. 2020;71(3):36-45. Available from: https://www.firearson.com/ State of Florida. Amended Notice of Similar Fact Evidence. State of Florida v. Michelle Taylor. Case No: 21001215CFMA. Filed 2024. Taylor M. Plea Agreement. State of Florida v. Michelle Taylor. Case No: 21001215CFMA. Filed April 2, 2025.  Holbrook,J. Florida's Arson Lab Loses Accreditation, Wrongful Charges a Main Concern. ABC Action News. August 16, 2016.  https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/i-team-investigates/floridas-arson-lab-loses-accreditation?utm_source=chatgpt.com Pipitone, T. Experts Question State Fire Marshal Lab. NBC Miami. September 6, 2016. https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/experts-question-state-fire-marshal-lab/1979453/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Bousquet, S. With State Fire Lab Stripped of National Accreditation, CFO Jeff Atwater Fights Back. Tampa Bay Times. August 17, 2016. https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/with-state-fire-lab-stripped-of-national-accreditation-cfo-jeff-atwater/2289678/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Bosusquet, S. Florida's Only State-Run Fire Lab Stripped of National Accreditation. Miami Herald. August 17, 2016. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article95921822.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com Harvey, M. St. Johns County Woman Pleads No Contest to Manslaughter in Death of her 11-year-old Son. First Coast News. April 10, 2025. https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/st-johns-county-woman-pleads-no-contest-to-manslaughter-in-death-of-11-year-old-son/77-f757a62e-b153-40f1-8d5c-ccfaa0daa653?utm_source=chatgpt.com Avanier, E. 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On Monday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times joined TKras to talk all things Rays Baseball and the winning streak!

In the third hour of the program, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times joined TKras to talk Rays Baseball. Plus, we shared our Good, Bad & Ugly from the weekend and more!

You know the Tampa Bay Rays. If you're a baseball fan, you follow the wins and losses. But if you're a taxpayer in St Petersburg or Pinellas County, the ongoing stadium saga may grab your attention.The city of St Petersburg is fixing the damaged roof of Tropicana Field. Across the Bay in Tampa - the team plays its home games at Steinbrenner FieldBut here's the question you - and a lot of your neighbors - really want answered once and for all: Will the team stick around long-term after the one-point-three billion dollar deal to redevelop the stadium collapsed? WUSF's Steve Newborn, and Tampa Bay Times reporter Colleen Wright stopped by Florida Matters to help get you caught up with the latest twists and turns with the Rays and why this story reverberates far beyond the Trop. “The [St. Petersburg] mayor [Ken Welch] won't work with this ownership group,” Wright added. “I know that that sentiment is the same, also at the county level, they feel the same way, and they also feel like, if the Rays couldn't make it work with 700 plus million dollars in public funding, would it ever work? I don't know.” Newborn said negotiations on a new stadium go back decades. “This was pitched by Mayor Welch as a way to right what he views as an historical wrong. He had relatives who grew up in that old Gas Plant neighborhood which was bulldozed back in the 1980s to build this [Stadium], you know, which was by no means a sure thing. It was kind of ‘build it and they will come', right?” “So all this was seen as basically spurring a development that would create new taxes in the area around the stadium, right, that would make it profitable.”

You know the Tampa Bay Rays. If you're a baseball fan, you follow the wins and losses. But if you're a taxpayer in St Petersburg or Pinellas County, the ongoing stadium saga may grab your attention.The city of St Petersburg is fixing the damaged roof of Tropicana Field. Across the Bay in Tampa - the team plays its home games at Steinbrenner FieldBut here's the question you - and a lot of your neighbors - really want answered once and for all: Will the team stick around long-term after the one-point-three billion dollar deal to redevelop the stadium collapsed? WUSF's Steve Newborn, and Tampa Bay Times reporter Colleen Wright stopped by Florida Matters to help get you caught up with the latest twists and turns with the Rays and why this story reverberates far beyond the Trop. “The [St. Petersburg] mayor [Ken Welch] won't work with this ownership group,” Wright added. “I know that that sentiment is the same, also at the county level, they feel the same way, and they also feel like, if the Rays couldn't make it work with 700 plus million dollars in public funding, would it ever work? I don't know.” Newborn said negotiations on a new stadium go back decades. “This was pitched by Mayor Welch as a way to right what he views as an historical wrong. He had relatives who grew up in that old Gas Plant neighborhood which was bulldozed back in the 1980s to build this [Stadium], you know, which was by no means a sure thing. It was kind of ‘build it and they will come', right?” “So all this was seen as basically spurring a development that would create new taxes in the area around the stadium, right, that would make it profitable.”

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz, Assistant Hitting Coach Brady North, Director of Game Presentation Kat Lucas, & Tampa Bay Times beat reporter Marc Topkin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could it be that Florida first lady Casey DeSantis committed wire fraud as well as laundering money? Billy Corben asked Alexandria Glorioso and Lawrence Mower from the Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times about it. Billy also asked Florida state representative Alex Andrade, who questioned the potential illegal activity on the dais. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Friday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times joined TKras with his insight on the Rays and the move of Chandler Simpson. Get here!

On Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times joined TKras with insight on the Rays, the Braves, and the offense at Steinbrenner Field. Join us!

Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli recap the Tampa Bay Lightning's 3-2 shootout loss in Buffalo, discuss the Bolts clinching a playoff berth for the 8th straight season and could we see Isaac Howard with the team this year. They are joined by Ed Encina from the Tampa Bay Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Ellen talk with Neil Brown, a longtime journalist who is the president of the Poynter Institute. For listeners who might not know, the Poynter Institute is a nonprofit based in St. Petersburg, Florida, that is devoted to teaching best practices in journalism. It is named for Nelson Poynter, the bow-tie-wearing legend who led the St. Petersburg Times to national recognition. The paper is now known as the Tampa Bay Times. Poynter is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Dan has a Quick Take on President Trump's bouncing tariffs. They're on, they're off, they're on, they're off. But his gyrations are having real consequences. In central New York State, Trump's threats have killed a daily newspaper — and not just any paper. The Cortland Standard, one of the oldest family-owned papers in the country, folded in mid-March, as Trump's proposed 25% tariff on Canadian newsprint proved to be the last straw. Ellen's Quick Take comes from a tip from Jill Abramson, the former executive editor of the New York Times who is a distinguished professor of the practice here at Northeastern. Jeff Morrison, a journalist who is a member of the Iowa Writers' Collaborative, has compiled an incredible timeline of the decline of newspapers in Iowa. A highlight: The Storm Lake Times Pilot, a twice-weekly print paper featured in our book, "What Works in Community News," is dropping a print edition and going weekly.

On Friday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times joined TKras to talk Rays injury updates and rehab, too!

A peanut farmer wants to swindle choice gopher tortoise land out of state conservation protection under the guise of a land swap, and Florida officials seem open to the idea. Voice your opposition. Craig's seventh book, "Welcome to Florida: True Tales from America's Most Interesting State" is now available. His former colleague at the "Tampa Bay Times," Colette Bancroft, and the paper's one-time book reviewer, joins us to discuss. Pick up Craig's book at your local, independent book store if you can.Thanks to all of our new patrons who are supporting "Welcome to Florida" for $5 per month at patreon.com/welcometoFlorida. Patrons receive our weekly "Florida Conservation Newsletter."

Tampa Bay Business Journal Real Estate Editor Ashley Kritzer joins to discuss commercial real estate and business stories, including why the Tampa Bay Times is facing a lawsuit.

TKras led off the second hour with Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times, when might we see the Rays ace return? Will Topkin be at Opening Day? Plus, TKras feels pretty confident in the Buccaneers. Get here!

In the final hour of the show, we heard from Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times, who joined us to talk Rays, their upcoming season, and more on the Buccaneers too!

The 2025 season is just days away, so we had to deliver perhaps our biggest season preview podcast to date! Marc Topkin, Rays beat writer for the Tampa Bay Times, joined us for the first time to give his thoughts on the team and what to expect in Tampa over the next several months!Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast!A big shout out to our sponsors, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and 1771 Designs! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase of $50 or more and In The Clutch for 10% off at checkout. Use code RaysTheRoof with 1771 Designs for 15% off at checkout!As always, Rays Up!

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker step into the box on Friday's edition of Blair and Barker with a promising update on Max Scherzer's thumb injury, before sifting through today's Blue Jays lineup. Manager John Schneider (15:56) joins the guys to discuss the latest on Scherzer, before getting into how Bowden Francis can build off of his strong second half of 2024, Yariel Rodriguez' form this spring, and how Will Wagner is fitting in at third base. John also sheds light on the plan leading up to Opening Day, how he wants his team to utilize the Automatic Ball-Strike system, the general reception of ABS from umpires, and who he envisions batting clean-up. Later, Marc Topkin (33:27) of the Tampa Bay Times checks in on Rays as they gear up to play the 2025 season from George Steinbrenner Field. Marc looks into how the minor league park could impact the team's offensive presence, the "big three" in Tampa's lineup, Shane McClanahan's status, and how former Jay Danny Jansen is fitting in. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

This week's topics:Rays pullout of stadium deal in St. PetersburgPush to make failed insurance company records public5 year anniversary of the Coronavirus Pandemic shutdownWith guests:Yacob Reyes, Tampa Bay Reporter, AxiosBob Buckhorn, Former Tampa Mayor, DemocratApril Schiff, Hillsborough Republican State CommitteewomanMark Katches, Vice President and Editor, Tampa Bay Times

People come to Florida in droves for the beaches and warm weather. But the sunshine state also attracts its fair share of shady characters, in real life and in fiction.There's even a genre of crime fiction set in the Sunshine State – Florida Noir.And even if you haven't read them, you've probably heard of homegrown practitioners of Florida Noir like Carl Hiassen, the late Tampa resident, Tim Dorsey or Randy Wayne White.On this episode of Florida Matters, we speak to three people with different perspectives on Florida Noir:Colette Bancroft is the recently retired book editor at the Tampa Bay Times. For years, she led the Times' annual “Festival of Reading.” She's also the editor of Tampa Bay Noir, a collection of short stories that reveal the dark side of sunny Tampa Bay.John Brandon is the author of five novels. He grew up in Tampa Bay, and his latest, Penalties of June, is set in Tampa.And Andrew F. Gulli is the editor of “The Strand Magazine” - a quarterly magazine dedicated to short fiction. A recent edition featured a previously unpublished story by famed Florida crime writer John D. MacDonald.

A sensational newspaper article alleging bad deeds by Florida insurance companies is prompting the Florida House of Representatives to look into the relationship between companies and their Managing General Agents (MGAs) and affiliated companies.  The Tampa Bay Times reported the companies diverted billions of dollars to affiliates while claiming to lose money from hurricanes, based on the newspaper's reading of a regulator's draft report.Former Florida Deputy Insurance Commissioner Lisa Miller reveals the inadequacies of the article and its misleading and incomplete portrayal of the market and regulation.  She's joined by a veteran Florida insurance agent who explains how MGAs and affiliates function, the financial dynamics of the insurance market, and the consumer safeguards built into the system. Show Notes  (For full Show Notes, visit https://lisamillerassociates.com/episode-56-florida-property-insurance-facts-vs-fear/ ) Allen McGinniss is a licensed Florida insurance agent and the principal of the McGinniss Himmel Insurance Agency, based in Tallahassee, Florida.  He began his insurance career 20 years ago as a State Farm agent before transitioning to an independent agent and co-founding his agency in 2015.  He explained what Managing General Agents (MGAs) are and the crucial role in the insurance industry by performing essential administrative tasks for insurance companies.  These tasks include: Underwriting: Assessing and evaluating risks to determine appropriate coverage and premiums. Claims Management: Handling the process of claims from filing to settlement. Policy Issuance: Managing the issuance and renewal of insurance policies. Why Are MGAs Important?MGAs help streamline operations by providing specialized knowledge and services that insurance companies may not handle internally.  McGinniss said they can either operate within an insurance company or function independently.  This flexibility allows insurance companies to: Respond Quickly to Market Changes: MGAs enable companies to adapt to evolving market conditions efficiently. Manage Claims Effectively: By leveraging the expertise of MGAs, insurance companies can ensure that claims are processed promptly and fairly. The Tampa Bay Times ArticleThe Tampa Bay Times published an article on February 22, 2025 titled Florida insurance companies steered money to investors while claiming losses, study says.  Its reporting was based on a draft of a 2022 consultant's study for the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) for the time period of 2017-2019.  According to the article, “While Florida insurers claimed to be losing money in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Michael, their parent companies and affiliates were making billions of dollars.”  It reported that the previously unreleased study's summary “reveals that as the industry was ailing and companies were losing money, executives distributed $680 million in dividends to shareholders while diverting billions more to affiliate companies,” which included MGAs.  McGinniss argued that the...  (For full Show Notes, visit https://lisamillerassociates.com/episode-56-florida-property-insurance-facts-vs-fear/ ) 

We are here to discuss Season 10, Episode 10, the Hunter Games. Yup we still hate Metatron and just want Claire to make good choices. Liz tells the fate the hitchhikers Mark Matson and Ellen Jones met when they accepted a ride from Albert Brust. Research LinksAlbert Brust 1973 hitch hiking abductions and murder. : r/UnresolvedMysteriesEnter the Brustian Solution, or Why I'll Never Leave New York | ididitforjodieJul 24, 1973, page 18 - Tampa Bay Times at Newspapers.comAug 03, 1973, page 19 - Tampa Bay Times at Newspapers.comJul 23, 1973, page 6 - Tallahassee Democrat at Newspapers.comJul 29, 1973, page 207 - The Miami Herald at Newspapers.comMultiple serial killers are stalking roads & using loopholes to hide under radar as 200 murders unsolved, expert warns | The US Sun

Tom Bayles is Senior Environmental Reporter at WGCU. A lifelong Florida journalist, Tom has covered stories in 67 counties, including plenty of hurricanes. Tom covers climate change, biodiversity, water quality and quantity issues, Everglades restoration efforts, endangered and invasive species, beach and coastal issues, and the intersections of global warming and the economy, politics, religion, society, and science. Bayles worked for The New York Times Company in Sarasota, the Associated Press in Tampa, Miami, and Tallahassee, and he was a staff writer at the Tampa Bay Times in Clearwater, Tampa, and St. Petersburg. For all of his work, Tom was awarded the prestigious Gold Medal for Public Service in Investigations from the Florida Society of Newspaper Editors, a Waldo Proffitt Award for Excellence in Environmental Journalism in Florida, was named the state’s top environmental journalist by the FSNE and the Florida Press Club. SONG 1: “Fools Game” from Michael Bolton off his self-titled album released in 1982. https://youtu.be/NukzQZM-1Qk?si=QnPLGcJMiD0QHRr1 SONG 2: “Sweet Child O’ Mine” from Guns n’ Roses’ 1988 album Appetite For Destruction. https://youtu.be/1w7OgIMMRc4?si=Cm1CoijOT0N5V9nF SONG 3: “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” by Meatloaf from his album Bat Out of Hell released in 1977. https://youtu.be/a136H5K3OKw?si=LIe0QLEqWd64A_raSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode: Insurance companies in Florida have been quietly pocketing billions of dollars in profits while claiming to lose money, according to an explosive new report from the Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald. The insurance industry used those “losses” as a pretense to lobby Florida politicians into passing a series of industry-written, anti-consumer laws that have left millions of Florida homeowners and business owners paying higher prices for poorer quality policies. And a taxpayer-funded study exposing it all was kept hidden from the public for two years. Tampa Bay Times reporter Lawrence Mower, the journalist who broke the story, joins the show to talk about it. Show notes: Florida insurance companies steered money to investors while claiming losses, study saysQuestions or comments? Send ‘em to Garcia.JasonR@gmail.comListen to the show: Apple | SpotifyWatch the show: YouTube Get full access to Seeking Rents at jasongarcia.substack.com/subscribe

Send us a textThis week Ryan and Cathy of the Florida Spectacular Podcast (check them out!) interview Federico Acevedo and Max Chesnes both who played a role of providing information to the public during the Florida State Park Development fiasco and discuss the events during this podcast.Some info about our guests:Federico Acevedo is a passionate wildlife photographer and birder, using the power of visual storytelling to connect Florida's community with our region's unique fauna and flora. He enjoys adventuring in the outdoors, and visiting our state and national parks.Max Chesnes is the climate and environment reporter for the Tampa Bay Times, where he writes about state lands, environmental justice, pollution, wildlife, intensifying hurricanes and more. Before joining the Times in 2023, Chesnes covered environmental issues for Treasure Coast Newspapers and the USA Today network, reporting on Lake Okeechobee, the Indian River Lagoon and Florida's Everglades. He's a 2023 journalism fellow at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy and a recipient of several environmental writing awards. He studied both journalism and sustainability at the University of Florida and is licensed to fly drones.You can listen to the Florida Spectacular Podcast here:  https://floridaspectacular.buzzsprout.com/Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcapsQuestions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.comRyan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

Bump and Stacy are joined by Bryan Walters to get his thoughts on Geno Smith’s future in Seattle and this weekend’s Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs , they get the inside scoop on new Seahawks offensive coordinator candidate Byron Leftwich from Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, they give you their thoughts on the newest Seahawks offensive coordinator candidate and the possibility of an 18 game NFL season in Headline Rewrites, and the bring you some of the biggest stories around the NFL, including what the future hold for Aaron Rodgers. 

The best conversation from Brian Mitchell and JP Finlay from the past week. The guys discuss Black Monday, Kliff Kingsbury potentially drawing interest as a candidate, and of course the Commanders' playoff matchup against the Buccaneers. Featuring appearances by longtime Tampa Bay Times reporter Rick Stroud and Bucs legend Ronde Barber. All that and more in this week's "Best of BMitch & Finlay on 106.7 The Fan."

Rick Stroud from the Tampa Bay Times gets us up to speed on the Bucs

OA1088 - Trump's Staff Infection Vol. 2 With special guest Lydia Smith! Matt explains why only lawyers can truly destroy the rule of law before Lydia reviews what Project 2025 has planned for the Department of Justice. We then consider Donald Trump's intention to make his favorite Florida (Congress)man our next Attorney General without or without Senate approval. Who is America's Worst Matt, and could this weird loser really be the angel of Trump's retribution?  Mandate for Leadership, Project 2025 “Is Matt Gaetz an ‘Accomplished Attorney'?” Louis Jacobsen, Politifact (11/15/24) Nayib Bukele on X: "US Congressmen visit CECOT (Center for the Confinement of Terrorism) “Matt Gaetz's 2008 DUI arrest resurfaces after jab at Hunter Biden's substance abuse. Here's what happened,” Tampa Bay Times (11/15/24)  Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do! If you'd like to support the show (and lose the ads!), please pledge at patreon.com/law!

When two dangerous convicts escaped from a Florida prison they kidnapped a woman and fled to Mississippi. During the ensuing manhunt for the prison escapees, Florida park ranger Robert McGhee was tragically murdered while on duty. In the years that followed, devastated and angered by the events leading to her husband's death, his wife petitioned and lobbied for change of the prison system. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon  or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Embark: Use code NPAD to save $65 on Embark's Breed + Health Test and get free shipping. Uncommon Goods: Use our link to get 15% off your next gift, AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/NPAD. Naked Wines: To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99 and join the Naked Wines community, head to NakedWines.com/npad. Resources: Articles - NPS, Tampa Bay Times, JUSTIA US LAW, Lowell Public Library, FindLaw, GulfLive, Clarion Ledger, Newspapers.com