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What Florida's property tax overhaul could cost local governments

The state House has added three property tax amendments to its calendar for floor votes.

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Tampa Bay governments stand to lose hundreds of millions in tax collections if property tax changes advancing in the Legislature become law, according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.floridapolicy.org/posts/bill-summary-hjr-201-203-205-207-209-211-and-213?mc_cid=c9718583ff&amp;mc_eid=81b69123db" data-vars-content-id="575fd09a-059e-4ac7-ae22-d5afea179106" data-vars-headline="What Florida&#x27;s property tax overhaul could cost local governments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.floridapolicy.org/posts/bill-summary-hjr-201-203-205-207-209-211-and-213?mc_cid=c9718583ff&amp;mc_eid=81b69123db" target="_blank">report</a> by the Florida Policy Institute (FPI).Why it matters: The House has added <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="three of those amendments" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/02/11/where-property-tax-cuts-other-bills-stand-in-the-florida-legislature" data-vars-content-id="575fd09a-059e-4ac7-ae22-d5afea179106" data-vars-headline="What Florida&#x27;s property tax overhaul could cost local governments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/02/11/where-property-tax-cuts-other-bills-stand-in-the-florida-legislature" target="_self">three of those amendments</a> to its calendar for floor votes, with HJR 203 up first, on Thursday.

Florida lawmakers give no new money to home-hardening grant fund

But homeowners can still apply for the remaining available money.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Florida lawmakers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/06/24/legislature-funds-popular-home-hardening-program" data-vars-content-id="cb019494-8841-4231-b7a6-a87fc0ecd3ef" data-vars-headline="Florida lawmakers give no new money to home-hardening grant fund" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/06/24/legislature-funds-popular-home-hardening-program" target="_self">Florida lawmakers</a> will allocate no additional money toward a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="grant program" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/07/03/florida-reopens-hurricane-hardening-grant-how-to-apply" data-vars-content-id="cb019494-8841-4231-b7a6-a87fc0ecd3ef" data-vars-headline="Florida lawmakers give no new money to home-hardening grant fund" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/07/03/florida-reopens-hurricane-hardening-grant-how-to-apply" target="_self">grant program</a> that funds up to $10,000 worth of upgrades to strengthen your home against hurricanes, the Tampa Bay Times <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reported" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2026/02/19/my-safe-florida-home-grant-money-hurricane-windows-doors/" data-vars-content-id="cb019494-8841-4231-b7a6-a87fc0ecd3ef" data-vars-headline="Florida lawmakers give no new money to home-hardening grant fund" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2026/02/19/my-safe-florida-home-grant-money-hurricane-windows-doors/" target="_blank">reported</a>.Why it matters: Gov. Ron DeSantis asked the Legislature to direct another $100 million to the program, which has seen <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high demand" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/07/17/officials-no-longer-accepting-my-safe-florida-home-hardening-applications/" data-vars-content-id="cb019494-8841-4231-b7a6-a87fc0ecd3ef" data-vars-headline="Florida lawmakers give no new money to home-hardening grant fund" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/07/17/officials-no-longer-accepting-my-safe-florida-home-hardening-applications/" target="_blank">high demand</a>.

Florida homebuyers are scoring deals — but prices remain high

Still-high mortgage rates and home prices have sidelined many shoppers. But those who remain in the market are scoring the biggest deals in years.

The average discount for Tampa metro area <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="homes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/19/affordable-homes-metro-income" data-vars-content-id="3cc27a5a-d5e1-492e-af79-93885e72426a" data-vars-headline="Florida homebuyers are scoring deals — but prices remain high" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/19/affordable-homes-metro-income" target="_self">homes</a> that sold below their original asking price last year was nearly 10%.<ul><li>That&#x27;s one of the largest discounts among major U.S. cities analyzed in a recent Redfin <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.redfin.com/news/homebuyer-discounts-below-list-price-2025/" data-vars-content-id="3cc27a5a-d5e1-492e-af79-93885e72426a" data-vars-headline="Florida homebuyers are scoring deals — but prices remain high" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.redfin.com/news/homebuyer-discounts-below-list-price-2025/" target="_blank">report</a>.</li></ul>

Florida senator's proposal could hinder Manatee cruise port

The proposal would restrict dredging in the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve.

A Florida lawmaker filed legislation to bolster environmental protections of the waters around the site of a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="proposed cruise port" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/01/28/skyway-cruise-port-rattlesnake-key-manatee-county" data-vars-content-id="d0c025ad-33a6-4f97-b27c-8fceff608b91" data-vars-headline="Florida senator&#x27;s proposal could hinder Manatee cruise port" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/01/28/skyway-cruise-port-rattlesnake-key-manatee-county" target="_self">proposed cruise port</a> in Manatee County.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="proposal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/302/Amendment/117522/PDF" data-vars-content-id="d0c025ad-33a6-4f97-b27c-8fceff608b91" data-vars-headline="Florida senator&#x27;s proposal could hinder Manatee cruise port" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/302/Amendment/117522/PDF" target="_blank">proposal</a>, filed Wednesday afternoon by Bradenton Sen. Jim Boyd, could derail plans for the contentious port project, which is planned for a tract of land near the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve.

Rays 2026 promo games: Trop nostalgia, Flappy Boi

The Rays have blessed fans with some fun giveaways.

Sports

A light-up <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tropicana Field" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/02/03/st-petersburg-gas-plant-proposals" data-vars-content-id="93124dd8-6a8d-42bc-ae9a-bf45d8ad961c" data-vars-headline="Rays 2026 promo games: Trop nostalgia, Flappy Boi" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/02/03/st-petersburg-gas-plant-proposals" target="_self">Tropicana Field</a> replica? A Devil Rays windbreaker? A <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Flappy Boi" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/RaysTheRoofTB/status/2021041429892452781?s=20" data-vars-content-id="93124dd8-6a8d-42bc-ae9a-bf45d8ad961c" data-vars-headline="Rays 2026 promo games: Trop nostalgia, Flappy Boi" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/RaysTheRoofTB/status/2021041429892452781?s=20" target="_blank">Flappy Boi</a> bobblehead?!?!<ul><li>The Rays have blessed fans with some fun giveaways for this year&#x27;s promotional games as they make their triumphant <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="return to St. Pete" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/11/13/tampa-bay-rays-st-petersburg-2026-tickets" data-vars-content-id="93124dd8-6a8d-42bc-ae9a-bf45d8ad961c" data-vars-headline="Rays 2026 promo games: Trop nostalgia, Flappy Boi" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/11/13/tampa-bay-rays-st-petersburg-2026-tickets" target="_self">return to St. Pete</a>.</li></ul>

Tom Brady, Florida Man, was born five years ago today

As Seattle prepares to celebrate the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Seahawks&#x27; Super Bowl win" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/02/09/seattle-seahawks-super-bowl-street-celebration-pioneer-square" data-vars-content-id="676314af-dd4e-4fea-9204-7b829bacfff7" data-vars-headline="Tom Brady, Florida Man, was born five years ago today" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/02/09/seattle-seahawks-super-bowl-street-celebration-pioneer-square" target="_self">Seahawks&#x27; Super Bowl win</a>, it&#x27;s worth remembering what was solidified five years ago today.<ul><li>Tampa Bay is the GOAT of Super Bowl victory parties, thanks in part to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="GOAT himself" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DUcGDwTgBYQ/" data-vars-content-id="676314af-dd4e-4fea-9204-7b829bacfff7" data-vars-headline="Tom Brady, Florida Man, was born five years ago today" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DUcGDwTgBYQ/" target="_blank">GOAT himself</a>.</li></ul>

Poll: Axios readers support Hillsborough College as next Rays stadium site

Two-thirds say Hillsborough College is a good choice for the Rays' new stadium.

Culture

We asked, and you answered: Two-thirds of those who <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="responded to our poll" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/01/20/hillsborough-college-new-rays-baseball-stadium" data-vars-content-id="4ff2766d-1ef5-4242-a9d3-d6df103ecf93" data-vars-headline="Poll: Axios readers support Hillsborough College as next Rays stadium site" 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/hillsborough-college-new-rays-baseball-stadium" target="_self">responded to our poll</a> say Hillsborough College is a good choice for the Tampa Bay Rays&#x27; new stadium.Why it matters: With tax dollars potentially on the line, where the Rays play next is more than a baseball decision.

Scoop: Hillsborough College asks state for $50M ahead of Rays stadium revamp

The request sheds light into how tax dollars could support the proposed ballpark project.

Hillsborough College requested $50 million from the state as it prepares to make room for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/01/20/rays-plan-build-stadium-hillsborough-college" data-vars-content-id="5b61354e-1bb6-4c27-a1b1-db95687bb347" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Hillsborough College asks state for $50M ahead of Rays stadium revamp" 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">a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays</a>, records show.Why it matters: This is the clearest example yet of how state tax dollars could support the Rays&#x27; proposed ballpark and mixed-use district — even as Gov. Ron DeSantis <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="has ruled out" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&amp;v=1526138881791671" data-vars-content-id="5b61354e-1bb6-4c27-a1b1-db95687bb347" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Hillsborough College asks state for $50M ahead of Rays stadium revamp" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&amp;v=1526138881791671" target="_blank">has ruled out</a> directly funding the project.

Poll: Is Hillsborough College the right place for the new Rays stadium?

It&#x27;s official: The Rays <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="want to build a new stadium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/01/15/rays-hillsborough-college-stadium-vote" data-vars-content-id="0f23e6a0-b004-4701-ae73-9f0516cabaad" data-vars-headline="Poll: Is Hillsborough College the right place for the new Rays stadium?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/01/15/rays-hillsborough-college-stadium-vote" target="_self">want to build a new stadium</a> at Hillsborough College, and the school&#x27;s trustees <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="are (preliminarily) on board" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/01/20/rays-plan-build-stadium-hillsborough-college" data-vars-content-id="0f23e6a0-b004-4701-ae73-9f0516cabaad" data-vars-headline="Poll: Is Hillsborough College the right place for the new Rays stadium?" 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">are (preliminarily) on board</a>.

Rays to make formal pitch to build stadium at Hillsborough College

The team is staring down a tight window to build a new ballpark by Opening Day 2029.

After <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="an aborted agreement with St. Pete" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/03/13/rays-back-out-stadium-deal-historic-gas-plant-district" data-vars-content-id="ec8e8380-b996-4d48-8e64-d714da328c84" data-vars-headline="Rays to make formal pitch to build stadium at Hillsborough College" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/03/13/rays-back-out-stadium-deal-historic-gas-plant-district" target="_self">an aborted agreement with St. Pete</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the team&#x27;s sale" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/09/22/mlb-owners-ok-17-billion-sale-of-tampa-bay-rays" data-vars-content-id="ec8e8380-b996-4d48-8e64-d714da328c84" data-vars-headline="Rays to make formal pitch to build stadium at Hillsborough College" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/09/22/mlb-owners-ok-17-billion-sale-of-tampa-bay-rays" target="_self">the team&#x27;s sale</a> to new owners and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="months of speculation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/01/13/ybor-city-development-projects-real-estate-housing" data-vars-content-id="ec8e8380-b996-4d48-8e64-d714da328c84" data-vars-headline="Rays to make formal pitch to build stadium at Hillsborough College" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/01/13/ybor-city-development-projects-real-estate-housing" target="_self">months of speculation</a>, the Tampa Bay Rays are targeting Hillsborough College&#x27;s Dale Mabry campus as the site for their new stadium.Why it matters: The team is staring down a tight window to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="build" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/10/07/rays-new-owners-stadium-search" data-vars-content-id="ec8e8380-b996-4d48-8e64-d714da328c84" data-vars-headline="Rays to make formal pitch to build stadium at Hillsborough College" 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">build</a> a new ballpark by Opening Day 2029 and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="will make a formal pitch" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/01/13/hillsborough-college-to-discuss-rays-next-week-amid-stadium-site-search" data-vars-content-id="ec8e8380-b996-4d48-8e64-d714da328c84" data-vars-headline="Rays to make formal pitch to build stadium at Hillsborough College" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/01/13/hillsborough-college-to-discuss-rays-next-week-amid-stadium-site-search" target="_self">will make a formal pitch</a> to the college&#x27;s board of trustees next week.

Hillsborough College to discuss Rays next week amid stadium site search

This meeting signals that the college is now under formal consideration.

Hillsborough College&#x27;s board of trustees is scheduled to meet next week, reportedly to discuss a new home for the Tampa Bay Rays.Why it matters: The Rays are looking for a site to build <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a new stadium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/10/15/hillsborough-millions-steinbrenner-field-rays-stadium" data-vars-content-id="bf9ba3e1-24e4-45b2-a635-01079ae613ad" data-vars-headline="Hillsborough College to discuss Rays next week amid stadium site search" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/10/15/hillsborough-millions-steinbrenner-field-rays-stadium" target="_self">a new stadium</a>, and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="multiple" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2025/09/08/rays-stadium-hillsborough-zalupski-sternberg-tropicana/" data-vars-content-id="bf9ba3e1-24e4-45b2-a635-01079ae613ad" data-vars-headline="Hillsborough College to discuss Rays next week amid stadium site search" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2025/09/08/rays-stadium-hillsborough-zalupski-sternberg-tropicana/" target="_blank">multiple</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="outlets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fox13news.com/news/potential-rays-owner-considering-hcc-stadium-site.amp" data-vars-content-id="bf9ba3e1-24e4-45b2-a635-01079ae613ad" data-vars-headline="Hillsborough College to discuss Rays next week amid stadium site search" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fox13news.com/news/potential-rays-owner-considering-hcc-stadium-site.amp" target="_blank">outlets</a> identified HC&#x27;s Dale Mabry campus as a top contender. This meeting signals that the college is now under formal consideration.

What's next for the Bucs after season's heartbreaking end

Tampa Bay hoped to contend this year. Instead, they backslid.

A season that started with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high hopes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/08/13/bucs-season-preview-nfl-baker-mayfield-tristan-wirfs" data-vars-content-id="9e50e5d4-6cdf-4444-a8c9-2a202335568b" data-vars-headline="What&#x27;s next for the Bucs after season&#x27;s heartbreaking end" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/08/13/bucs-season-preview-nfl-baker-mayfield-tristan-wirfs" target="_self">high hopes</a> and early success ended in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a collapse" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/12/10/buccaneers-nfl-playoffs-todd-bowles-baker-mayfield" data-vars-content-id="9e50e5d4-6cdf-4444-a8c9-2a202335568b" data-vars-headline="What&#x27;s next for the Bucs after season&#x27;s heartbreaking end" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/12/10/buccaneers-nfl-playoffs-todd-bowles-baker-mayfield" target="_self">a collapse</a> for the Bucs, leaving questions about the team&#x27;s future.Why it matters: The Bucs wanted to improve from perennial division-winner to Super Bowl contender this year <ul><li>Instead, they <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="backslid" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tampabay.com/viewpoints/2026/01/05/bucs-did-not-just-come-up-short-2025-they-went-reverse/" data-vars-content-id="9e50e5d4-6cdf-4444-a8c9-2a202335568b" data-vars-headline="What&#x27;s next for the Bucs after season&#x27;s heartbreaking end" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tampabay.com/viewpoints/2026/01/05/bucs-did-not-just-come-up-short-2025-they-went-reverse/" target="_blank">backslid</a>.</li></ul>

Pressure mounts as Bucs' struggles put playoff hopes in doubt

Tampa Bay's pirate ship is rapidly taking on water.

The Buccaneers entered this season hoping for smooth sailing into <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="another division crown and a playoff run" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/08/13/bucs-season-preview-nfl-baker-mayfield-tristan-wirfs" data-vars-content-id="1de47f5d-ba95-4e24-8b95-fd51f999a621" data-vars-headline="Pressure mounts as Bucs&#x27; struggles put playoff hopes in doubt" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/08/13/bucs-season-preview-nfl-baker-mayfield-tristan-wirfs" target="_self">another division crown and a playoff run</a>.<ul><li>Instead, their pirate ship is rapidly taking on water. </li></ul>Why it matters: A <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="spate" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46665402/buccaneers-wr-mike-evans-exits-concussion-shoulder-injury" data-vars-content-id="1de47f5d-ba95-4e24-8b95-fd51f999a621" data-vars-headline="Pressure mounts as Bucs&#x27; struggles put playoff hopes in doubt" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46665402/buccaneers-wr-mike-evans-exits-concussion-shoulder-injury" target="_blank">spate</a> of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="costly" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/news/557925/chris-godwin-jr-fibula-listed-limited-participant-monday.php" data-vars-content-id="1de47f5d-ba95-4e24-8b95-fd51f999a621" data-vars-headline="Pressure mounts as Bucs&#x27; struggles put playoff hopes in doubt" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/news/557925/chris-godwin-jr-fibula-listed-limited-participant-monday.php" target="_blank">costly</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="injuries" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/tristan-wirfs-is-expected-to-miss-sundays-game" data-vars-content-id="1de47f5d-ba95-4e24-8b95-fd51f999a621" data-vars-headline="Pressure mounts as Bucs&#x27; struggles put playoff hopes in doubt" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/tristan-wirfs-is-expected-to-miss-sundays-game" target="_blank">injuries</a> had already put the Bucs&#x27; postseason plans in doubt, but last weekend&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="defeat" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401772792" data-vars-content-id="1de47f5d-ba95-4e24-8b95-fd51f999a621" data-vars-headline="Pressure mounts as Bucs&#x27; struggles put playoff hopes in doubt" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401772792" target="_blank">defeat</a> by the lowly New Orleans Saints (3-10) has fans <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fuming" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-saints-todd-bowles-top-10-takeaways/" data-vars-content-id="1de47f5d-ba95-4e24-8b95-fd51f999a621" data-vars-headline="Pressure mounts as Bucs&#x27; struggles put playoff hopes in doubt" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-saints-todd-bowles-top-10-takeaways/" target="_blank">fuming</a>.

Brian Hartline of Ohio State named USF head coach

Days after USF announced head coach Alex Golesh was leaving, it named his successor.

Well, that was fast. Only three days after USF announced that head coach <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Alex Golesh" 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="3b46bced-8241-4ba9-8747-ad27284b1ca8" data-vars-headline="Brian Hartline of Ohio State named USF head coach" 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">Alex Golesh</a> would be leaving, it named his successor.<ul><li>The seventh head football coach of the Bulls will be Brian Hartline, an offensive coordinator for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He&#x27;s also a former receiver for the Miami Dolphins, but hey, nobody&#x27;s perfect.</li></ul>

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