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Local, state and federal offices are on the ballot.

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Florida&#x27;s primary election day has arrived, with local, state and federal offices on the ballot. Why it matters: Voters in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties will go to the polls today to choose which candidates advance to the general election on Nov. 3 and, in some races, who wins outright.

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Kindergarten vaccine exemptions rose in Florida: CDC

Thousands of children entered kindergarten in Florida without protection from preventable diseases.

Nearly 6% of kindergartners in Florida were <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="exempt" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/17/kindergarten-vaccine-rates-fall" data-vars-content-id="5e63f873-151a-48dd-bc04-b9da3acddb56" data-vars-headline="Kindergarten vaccine exemptions rose in Florida: CDC" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/17/kindergarten-vaccine-rates-fall" target="_self">exempt</a> from one or more vaccines during the 2025–2026 school year, well above the national average, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why it matters: Thousands of children entered elementary school across the Sunshine State without protection from preventable and potentially deadly diseases, including measles and polio.

Tampa among few major cities with rising homicides in 2026

Deadly crime in Tampa is bucking a national trend among the largest cities in the country.

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Tampa saw an uptick in homicides during the first half of the year that was among the highest in the country for major cities, according to preliminary data reviewed by Axios.Why it matters: Deadly crime in Tampa is bucking a national trend among the largest cities in the country, which are mostly recording dips in homicides.

What to expect when the new-look USF Bulls kick off their season

There won't be many familiar faces on the field or the sideline.

Sports

When <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="USF" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/12/02/whats-next-for-usf-after-historic-season-golesh-departure" data-vars-content-id="a9bad977-84ba-43e7-ab84-7944a90d65df" data-vars-headline="What to expect when the new-look USF Bulls kick off their season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/12/02/whats-next-for-usf-after-historic-season-golesh-departure" target="_self">USF</a> kicks off its football season next month, there won&#x27;t be many familiar faces on the field or the sideline.Why it matters: Coming off a 9-3 season that saw the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bulls briefly enter the College Football Playoff" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wusf.org/sports/2025-11-11/usf-moves-into-cfp-rankings-with-a-projected-first-round-matchup-at-georgia" data-vars-content-id="a9bad977-84ba-43e7-ab84-7944a90d65df" data-vars-headline="What to expect when the new-look USF Bulls kick off their season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wusf.org/sports/2025-11-11/usf-moves-into-cfp-rankings-with-a-projected-first-round-matchup-at-georgia" target="_blank">Bulls briefly enter the College Football Playoff</a> rankings, USF has the makings of a program on the rise — but faces a ton of turnover.<ul><li>That&#x27;s become typical for mid-tier programs in this era of college football, when players who show out can freely transfer to more prominent programs, which also poach coaches from the lower ranks.</li></ul>

Tampa dad chasing Pop-A-Shot glory on ESPN

A South Tampa dad's childhood arcade hobby has turned into a cross-country quest.

When Nick DeMarinis turned on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ESPN" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/18/espn-sports-leagues" data-vars-content-id="c0b98182-6b60-4ed5-a584-8126fae8c53d" data-vars-headline="Tampa dad chasing Pop-A-Shot glory on ESPN" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/18/espn-sports-leagues" target="_self">ESPN</a> during the 2024 Pop-A-Shot National Championship, his reaction could&#x27;ve been the wistful, career-focused adult&#x27;s, &quot;Ah, maybe in another life.&quot;<ul><li>Instead, the South Tampa dad and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="WeWork" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wework.com/ideas/professional-development/how-small-businesses-can-turn-ai-disruption-into-an-advantage" data-vars-content-id="c0b98182-6b60-4ed5-a584-8126fae8c53d" data-vars-headline="Tampa dad chasing Pop-A-Shot glory on ESPN" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wework.com/ideas/professional-development/how-small-businesses-can-turn-ai-disruption-into-an-advantage" target="_blank">WeWork</a> executive thought to himself, &quot;Why not me?&quot;</li></ul>Why it matters: DeMarinis, 43, has mastered the art of not taking himself too seriously — and that ethos sparked a pretty remarkable journey for a guy who just liked to shoot hoops at arcades for fun.

Rays unveil more stadium district renderings as funding questions loom

It's the latest push by team leaders to hype up the plan as Tampa officials waver.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tampa Bay Rays" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/02/05/rays-new-stadium-renderings-hillsborough-college" data-vars-content-id="a73e38e6-1ff6-4998-a5ba-adfaed4137c7" data-vars-headline="Rays unveil more stadium district renderings as funding questions loom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/02/05/rays-new-stadium-renderings-hillsborough-college" target="_self">Tampa Bay Rays</a> released renderings showing what office space could like in the team&#x27;s proposed stadium district in Tampa.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the latest push by team leaders to hype up the plan as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tampa officials waver on their support" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/07/10/rays-advance-stadium-plans-public-approvals-stall" data-vars-content-id="a73e38e6-1ff6-4998-a5ba-adfaed4137c7" data-vars-headline="Rays unveil more stadium district renderings as funding questions loom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/07/10/rays-advance-stadium-plans-public-approvals-stall" target="_self">Tampa officials waver on their support</a> to help fund the project.<ul><li>The team is working with Hillsborough County officials on ways to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="finance the project without city funding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tampabay.com/news/2026/07/15/tampa-bay-rays-stadium-ken-hagan-tampa-hillsborough/" data-vars-content-id="a73e38e6-1ff6-4998-a5ba-adfaed4137c7" data-vars-headline="Rays unveil more stadium district renderings as funding questions loom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tampabay.com/news/2026/07/15/tampa-bay-rays-stadium-ken-hagan-tampa-hillsborough/" target="_blank">finance the project without city funding</a>. </li></ul>

Rays near All-Star break looking like a contender

This season has been a huge — and unexpected —turnaround.

The American League-leading Rays look like a contender built around a full-fledged superstar as they roll toward next week&#x27;s All-Star break.Why it matters: This season has been a huge — <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="and unexpected" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/03/24/rays-season-preview-mlb-opening-day" data-vars-content-id="3f0ec82b-9bb8-4d1d-84b0-86afb77a4a42" data-vars-headline="Rays near All-Star break looking like a contender" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/03/24/rays-season-preview-mlb-opening-day" target="_self">and unexpected</a> —turnaround following two straight losing seasons.<ul><li>That it comes as the team is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="jockeying for $1 billion in public funding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/04/09/rays-want-1-billion-from-hillsborough-tampa-for-new-ballpark" data-vars-content-id="3f0ec82b-9bb8-4d1d-84b0-86afb77a4a42" data-vars-headline="Rays near All-Star break looking like a contender" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/04/09/rays-want-1-billion-from-hillsborough-tampa-for-new-ballpark" target="_self">jockeying for $1 billion in public funding</a> is fortuitous timing for the team&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new ownership group" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/10/07/rays-new-owners-stadium-search" data-vars-content-id="3f0ec82b-9bb8-4d1d-84b0-86afb77a4a42" data-vars-headline="Rays near All-Star break looking like a contender" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/10/07/rays-new-owners-stadium-search" target="_self">new ownership group</a>.</li></ul>The latest: The Rays lost to the Yankees on Thursday afternoon, completing a 2-2 home series against their chief division rivals.<ul><li>They host the AL West-leading Seattle Mariners for three games starting Friday, then cruise into the break.</li></ul>What&#x27;s working: First and foremost, Junior Caminero.<ul><li>The somehow-just-23-year-old third baseman has 26 home runs (a top-five figure across MLB) and at one point hit 11 in 11 games.</li><li>Joining Caminero on the AL All-Star team are designated hitter Yandy Diaz, starter Drew Rasmussen and reliever Bryan Baker.</li></ul>Causes for concern: The offense is very stars-and-scrubs, relying heavily on Caminero, Diaz and Jonathan Aranda for runs.<ul><li>Slumps or injuries for any of that trio could leave the Rays vulnerable. </li><li>The Rays also lack depth at starting pitcher, but...</li></ul>The intrigue: ... <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rumor has it" data-vars-click-url="https://fansided.com/mlb/realistic-tarik-skubal-trade-packages-for-the-phillies-dodgers-and-rays-01kwyhty1z05" data-vars-content-id="3f0ec82b-9bb8-4d1d-84b0-86afb77a4a42" data-vars-headline="Rays near All-Star break looking like a contender" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://fansided.com/mlb/realistic-tarik-skubal-trade-packages-for-the-phillies-dodgers-and-rays-01kwyhty1z05" target="_blank">rumor has it</a> they&#x27;re among the teams that could trade for Detroit ace Tarik Skubal, who&#x27;s widely expected to be dealt soon.<ul><li>Skubal, the best pitcher on the market, would come at a high price but solidify the Rays as a World Series contender.</li><li>Other potential trade targets <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="include" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49306462/2026-mlb-trade-deadline-addition-top-contender-moves-dodgers-brewers-braves-yankees-phillies" data-vars-content-id="3f0ec82b-9bb8-4d1d-84b0-86afb77a4a42" data-vars-headline="Rays near All-Star break looking like a contender" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49306462/2026-mlb-trade-deadline-addition-top-contender-moves-dodgers-brewers-braves-yankees-phillies" target="_blank">include</a> Giants second baseman Luis Arráez and Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña.</li></ul>What&#x27;s next: After the Seattle series, watch Caminero and his teammates in the All-Star Game, 8pm Tuesday on Fox.

Tampa Bay Sun announce fall schedule

If you're having live soccer FOMO, you're in luck.

In case you&#x27;re feeling any live soccer FOMO, the Tampa Bay Sun just announced the football club&#x27;s fall schedule.State of play: The fall sprint marks Gainbridge Super League&#x27;s transition to a spring-to-fall calendar starting in 2027.<ul><li>The top four teams to emerge from the 14-game season will head to the playoffs. </li></ul>

Where to watch World Cup games

Several venues and bars are planning watch parties.

Things to Do

The World Cup kicks off this Thursday, and what better way to get in the spirit than watching with your neighbors at a local haunt? <ul><li>Here are some spots to catch the games:</li></ul>

Hillsborough County approves Rays stadium MOU

Tampa could follow tomorrow, bringing this side of the Bay closer than ever to a stadium deal.

The Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners voted 5-2 on Wednesday to enter into a non-binding <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="memorandum of understanding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/05/14/hillsborough-county-unveils-proposed-stadium-deal-with-rays" data-vars-content-id="264232da-d3ef-4269-ac44-eba647818300" data-vars-headline="Hillsborough County approves Rays stadium MOU" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/05/14/hillsborough-county-unveils-proposed-stadium-deal-with-rays" target="_self">memorandum of understanding</a> with the Rays to build a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new stadium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/02/05/rays-new-stadium-renderings-hillsborough-college" data-vars-content-id="264232da-d3ef-4269-ac44-eba647818300" data-vars-headline="Hillsborough County approves Rays stadium MOU" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/02/05/rays-new-stadium-renderings-hillsborough-college" target="_self">new stadium</a> for the team at Hillsborough College.Why it matters: The Tampa City Council could follow tomorrow, bringing this side of the Bay <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="closer than ever" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/05/20/tampas-40-year-quest-for-baseball-comes-to-a-vote" data-vars-content-id="264232da-d3ef-4269-ac44-eba647818300" data-vars-headline="Hillsborough County approves Rays stadium MOU" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/05/20/tampas-40-year-quest-for-baseball-comes-to-a-vote" target="_self">closer than ever</a> before to a stadium deal with the Rays.

Tampa's 40-year quest for baseball comes to a vote

The city's quest for a professional baseball team looked all but dead 28 years ago.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Rays&#x27; search" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/02/05/rays-new-stadium-renderings-hillsborough-college" data-vars-content-id="e0d24758-6c34-4201-80fe-a57af5f99a4b" data-vars-headline="Tampa&#x27;s 40-year quest for baseball comes to a vote" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/02/05/rays-new-stadium-renderings-hillsborough-college" target="_self">The Rays&#x27; search</a> for a new home may end where Tampa leaders first tried to bring Major League Baseball four decades ago. Why it matters: The city&#x27;s quest for a professional baseball team looked all but dead 28 years ago, when the Rays debuted in St. Petersburg. This week, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="two votes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/05/14/hillsborough-county-unveils-proposed-stadium-deal-with-rays" data-vars-content-id="e0d24758-6c34-4201-80fe-a57af5f99a4b" data-vars-headline="Tampa&#x27;s 40-year quest for baseball comes to a vote" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/05/14/hillsborough-county-unveils-proposed-stadium-deal-with-rays" target="_self">two votes</a> could bring this side of the Bay closer than ever to that goal.

What to know about the Rays' hot start to the 2026 season

As the fate of their planned future home is being decided, the team is on a well-timed tear.

In Tampa Bay&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="commission" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/04/16/takeaways-hillsborough-rays-workshop" data-vars-content-id="b3ec5dc5-310d-4c68-8221-a35c83f631fc" data-vars-headline="What to know about the Rays&#x27; hot start to the 2026 season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/04/16/takeaways-hillsborough-rays-workshop" target="_self">commission</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="council" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/05/06/tampa-rays-stadium-workshop" data-vars-content-id="b3ec5dc5-310d-4c68-8221-a35c83f631fc" data-vars-headline="What to know about the Rays&#x27; hot start to the 2026 season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/05/06/tampa-rays-stadium-workshop" target="_self">council</a> chambers, the Rays have recently been a source of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="concern" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/03/26/parking-already-plagues-new-rays-stadium-report-says" data-vars-content-id="b3ec5dc5-310d-4c68-8221-a35c83f631fc" data-vars-headline="What to know about the Rays&#x27; hot start to the 2026 season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/03/26/parking-already-plagues-new-rays-stadium-report-says" target="_self">concern</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="uncertainty" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/03/19/can-hillsboroughs-half-cent-tax-fund-a-new-rays-stadium-heres-what-we-know" data-vars-content-id="b3ec5dc5-310d-4c68-8221-a35c83f631fc" data-vars-headline="What to know about the Rays&#x27; hot start to the 2026 season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/03/19/can-hillsboroughs-half-cent-tax-fund-a-new-rays-stadium-heres-what-we-know" target="_self">uncertainty</a> as they <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="seek $1 billion" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/04/09/rays-want-1-billion-from-hillsborough-tampa-for-new-ballpark" data-vars-content-id="b3ec5dc5-310d-4c68-8221-a35c83f631fc" data-vars-headline="What to know about the Rays&#x27; hot start to the 2026 season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/04/09/rays-want-1-billion-from-hillsborough-tampa-for-new-ballpark" target="_self">seek $1 billion</a> in public stadium funding.<ul><li>But all is well inside the Trop.</li></ul>Why it matters: It&#x27;s never a bad time to win. But as the fate of their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="planned future home" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/02/05/rays-new-stadium-renderings-hillsborough-college" data-vars-content-id="b3ec5dc5-310d-4c68-8221-a35c83f631fc" data-vars-headline="What to know about the Rays&#x27; hot start to the 2026 season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/02/05/rays-new-stadium-renderings-hillsborough-college" target="_self">planned future home</a> is being decided, the team is on a well-timed tear.

Tropicana Field nostalgia hits fever pitch

Saturday night's Rays game giveaway illustrated that Trop nostalgia is at an all-time high.

We were so cocky, strolling into <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tropicana Field" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/04/03/rays-tropicana-field-return-what-to-know" data-vars-content-id="7d7206cf-3355-4fe2-a2b7-8fdd2ccd157b" data-vars-headline="Tropicana Field nostalgia hits fever pitch" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/04/03/rays-tropicana-field-return-what-to-know" target="_self">Tropicana Field</a> 10 minutes before Saturday night&#x27;s first pitch, spoiled by our easily obtained player bobbleheads and specialty jerseys at past <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rays promotional games" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/02/10/rays-promo-games-2026-tropicana-field-flappy-boi" data-vars-content-id="7d7206cf-3355-4fe2-a2b7-8fdd2ccd157b" data-vars-headline="Tropicana Field nostalgia hits fever pitch" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/02/10/rays-promo-games-2026-tropicana-field-flappy-boi" target="_self">Rays promotional games</a>.<ul><li>Not only were the light-up Trop replicas already gone — we&#x27;d missed the wave of giveaways by 40 minutes, a staffer told us.</li><li>Later that night, I checked eBay and saw that one had already sold for $75. More were up for bid, starting at $50. </li></ul>Why it matters: In this season that&#x27;s both a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="homecoming" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/04/07/rays-tropicana-field-return-home-opener" data-vars-content-id="7d7206cf-3355-4fe2-a2b7-8fdd2ccd157b" data-vars-headline="Tropicana Field nostalgia hits fever pitch" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/04/07/rays-tropicana-field-return-home-opener" target="_self">homecoming</a> and the start of a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="long goodbye" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/01/20/rays-plan-build-stadium-hillsborough-college" data-vars-content-id="7d7206cf-3355-4fe2-a2b7-8fdd2ccd157b" data-vars-headline="Tropicana Field nostalgia hits fever pitch" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/01/20/rays-plan-build-stadium-hillsborough-college" target="_self">long goodbye</a>, Trop nostalgia is at an all-time high.

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