The measure, which would remove a requirement that Florida's thoroughbred tracks hold live races to be able to host other types of gambling, advances to the full House.

There are several possible scenarios that could keep the team in the Tampa Bay area. Or they might seek greener fields elsewhere.

The Bulls will travel to Columbus, Ohio, as a No. 12 seed to face the fifth-seeded Volunteers on Friday as part of the Birmingham 1 region. The NCAA Women's Final Four is slated for April 4-6 in Tampa.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said the baseball team has made a lot of progress in building a fan base in the region. But he held up the success of hockey's Tampa Bay Lightning as an example to emulate.

"NIL" stands for "name, image and likeness."

In a statement, Vice President for Athletics Michael Kelly said he is "eternally grateful" to interim coach Ben Fletcher.

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said he was not surprised, adding he still intends to repair Tropicana Field and move forward with the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District.

Owner Stuart Sternberg pronounces the deal dead, citing events resulting from Hurricane Milton. Rays president Matt Silverman says the team is not for sale, but ownership remains committed to the Tampa area.

Thirteen AAC members will provide payments to athletes of up to $20.5 million per school during the first year of the plan, which will begin once a federal judge approves an NCAA antitrust settlement.

The Bulls defeated Rice 69-62 in the conference title game, earning an automatic bid to the NCAAs. The Women's Final Four is April 4-6 at Amalie Arena.

Loucks, who played at Florida State from 2008 to 2012, signed a reported five-year deal with his alma mater. The former Clearwater High School star had been working as an NBA assistant coach.

In addition to bringing back two of the most productive players in receiver Godwin and linebacker David, Tampa Bay added edge rusher Haason Reddick in free agency.