US Edition

Tampa Bay TimesFriday, 28 August 2026

Click image to view full size

Grand jury finds taxpayer money ‘misappropriated’

Witnesses said Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier had involvement in directing the $10 million, according to a report obtained by CBS News.

Also on the front page

Tampa City Council approves stadium deal

On a 4-3 vote, it sends the Rays’ plan to the Hillsborough commission for a final debate.

Also on the front page

Dump Duke starts push for city-run power grid

St. Pete organizers file paperwork to set up petitions for a ballot measure.

Also on the front page

Stadium project ‘displaced’ juvenile detention center

A state official says that in an email about the fast closure that stunned Hillsborough officials.

More from Tampa Bay Times

Front page image reproduced for the purpose of critical review and commentary — about our editorial use.