Tampa City Council debates Rays’ $251M stadium funding request

Tampa City Council debated the Tampa Bay Rays’ proposed stadium deal during a lengthy public workshop Tuesday night.

Rays stadium funding discussion
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Tampa City Council members debated the the Rays stadium deal Tuesday night during a lengthy workshop. FOX 13's Blake DeVine shares just how much funding is going to the Rays.

Fans question Tropicana Field safety after viral video shows moving support columns

Fans are raising new safety concerns about Tropicana Field after video recorded during a Tampa Bay Rays game over the weekend appeared to show shaking support columns inside the dome stadium.

Fans alarmed by 'shaking columns' at the Trop
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Fans are raising new safety concerns about Tropicana Field after video recorded during a Tampa Bay Rays game over the weekend appeared to show shaking support columns inside the dome stadium.

Commissioners hold workshop on Rays stadium plans
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Negotiators for Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay Rays have made progress towards a deal, but "significant" gaps remain. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.

Rays stadium funding plan heads to county commission
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Thursday afternoon could bring a clearer understanding of how much support exists for a Rays stadium plan among Hillsborough County commissioners. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.

Rays seek $750M in public funds for new stadium
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A new report gives us a look at the possible economic impact of a proposed new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.

Rays pitch $2.3B stadium plan to Tampa, public bill hits $1B

Tampa and Hillsborough leaders are pouring through a proposal released by the Rays on Thursday as they consider how much the public should help fund a new Rays stadium on Tampa's west side.     

Tampa Bay Rays release memorandum outlining framework for new $2.3B stadium plan in Hillsborough County

A newly released memorandum of understanding between the city of Tampa, Hillsborough County, the Tampa Bay Rays organization and related entities breaks down much of the framework for financing, building and operating a new ballpark near the Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry campus.

Detailed look at new Rays stadium funding proposal
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A newly released memorandum of understanding between the city of Tampa, Hillsborough County, the Tampa Bay Rays organization and related entities breaks down much of the framework for financing, building and operating a new ballpark near the Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry campus. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.

Most support new Rays stadium, oppose tax use
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A plan to bring a stadium to Tampa for the Rays is viewed positively by voters in Hillsborough County, with 58% in support of the idea, and 29% opposed, according to a new poll by Data Targeting. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.