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The summer solstice, the official start of summer, takes place tonight at 10:42 p.m., marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. In Florida—it’s been summer since March.
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Tampa Bay Rays for Sale
The Tampa Bay Rays announced that the team is in advanced talks to be sold for $1.7 billion to a group that includes Jacksonville-based home developer Patrick Zalupski.
Rumors that owner Stu Sternberg was in talks to sell the team have been circulating since March, when the plan for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium in St. Petersburg fell apart.
Mayor Jane Castor is encouraging the team to stay in Tampa Bay, saying she is “optimistic that any new ownership will recognize the passion of our fans and the value of keeping the team rooted where they’ve been supported from the start.”
Sternberg led the group that purchased the Rays from original owner Vince Naimoli in 2004. He became the club’s principal owner in October 2005. He rebranded the franchise from the “Devil Rays” to the Rays in 2008.
A new study reveals how our brains decide if we like or loathe a smell. Until now, it was unknown what connects the parts of the brain vital to generating an emotional response with those responsible for smell perception.
“Your sense of smell is your most emotional sense,” first author and graduate research fellow Sarah Sniffen said. “Smells evoke strong, emotional memories.”
In the future, the research could help patients who struggle with heightened sensory responses in their everyday lives.
Tallahassee Named Best-Run City
Tallahassee is Florida’s best-run city and No. 18 nationally, according to a WalletHub study released this week. The study weighs factors such as education systems, resident health, and economic conditions.
According to the ranking, Tallahassee’s placement was largely due to its budget, with the quality of its city services ranking 18th in the country.
Jacksonville, No. 19, also ranked high for its budget and was eighth overall for infrastructure, the highest ranking for any category for a Florida city. The next highest-ranked Florida city was St. Petersburg, at No. 42.
Nationwide, the top-ranked city is Provo, Utah, followed closely by Nampa, Idaho (No. 2) and Manchester, New Hampshire (No. 3).
➤Statewide:Democrat Josh Weil said he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, challenging Republican U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody. (More)
➤ Tallahassee: Lawmakers passed a bill to allow charter schools to “co-locate” inside traditional public schools to expand what is known as “schools of hope.” (See Details)
➤Miami: After hours of residents expressing opposition, city commissioners voted to enter an immigration enforcement agreement with ICE, deputizing police officers in South Florida’s largest city with immigration enforcement powers. (More)
➤ Flagler Beach: A new pier is under construction after it sustained damage from Hurricane Ian in 2022. The $14 million project will create a pier 10 feet taller than the original, designed to last 50 years. (See Video)
➤Cape Canaveral: Anglers report a significant increase in catfish, which is raising concerns and driving other species away. Beach renourishment projects by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may be the cause. (See Video)
➤Orange County: The Power of Preparedness Hurricane Expo will be held on Saturday at Evans High School. The event is free to the public. (See Details)
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➤ The Florida Panthers dented and cracked the Stanley Cup during their victory celebration—nothing new for the 131-year-old trophy, which has been damaged before. (More)
➤ The Florida Board of Governors approved an amendment this week that allows universities to allocate $22.5 million in auxiliary funds to help pay for revenue-sharing with their student-athletes. (More)
➤Multiple Buccaneers were named to ESPN’s NFL All Quarter Century team, including cornerback Ronde Barber, linebacker Lavonte David, and quarterback Tom Brady. (See the List)
➤ The Tampa Bay Sun Football Club, a women’s professional soccer team, celebrated its USL Super League championship title with a boat parade on Wednesday. (See Video)
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➤ Ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine Alfredo products sold at Walmart and Kroger have been recalled due to listeria concerns. Listeria infections across 13 states, including Florida, have sickened 17 people and resulted in at least three deaths. (See Details)
➤Wisk Aero, developer of an all-electric, self-flying air taxi service, is coming to Miami. The company, a subsidiary of Boeing, signed agreements to advance autonomous air travel in South Florida. (More)
➤The move by lawmakers to eliminate the state business rent tax, ending taxes that businesses pay on a rental space or building, is drawing high praise from business advocacy groups. (More)
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➤ Volusia County: A new program inside the county jail has inmates growing mangroves that will be used as a natural defense against storm surges and coastal erosion caused by hurricanes. (See Video)
➤ Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge in Melbourne Beach, considered one of the planet’s most important sea turtle nesting sites, is offering nesting tours in June and July and hatched nest tours from August to October. (More)
➤ A family jam recipe and a mother’s resolve solved a financial shortfall for a Casselberry student’s once-in-a-lifetime trip. (See Video)
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Tampa Bay Rays for Sale
