St. Petersburg

The city is obligated to make repairs. Once the roof is back, more damage must be addressed, but the work is expected to be done in time for the Rays to return to their longtime home next season.

Chris Steinocher, president of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, said the Rays' absence will affect the economy and community.

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.

The Florida Department of Transportation has begun collecting community input over the fate of I-175 in downtown St. Petersburg. Locals are concerned about issues like commute times, biker safety, and city connectivity.

The first public screening of 'Razed' is on Saturday. The film by Roundhouse Creative Studio explores the broken promises made to residents of the Gas Plant district, where the Tropicana Field stands today.

After a construction crane fell on an office, the city council wants the state to create guidelines on crane safety and what measures should be taken.

The national shopping television network's relocation is part of a consolidation by its parent company, Qurate Retail Group, which also owns QVC.

Even a partial 2026 season at Tropicana Field “would present massive logistical and revenue challenges for the team,” team president Matt Silverman wrote to the city.

The next move is up to the Rays after two Pinellas County commissioners flipped their earlier opposition and voted in favor of allocating bed tax money to help build a new stadium.

The vote to allocate bonds to build a new stadium and pay for infrastructure around the proposed Tropicana Field redevelopment site means Pinellas County commissioners must come up with their part of the money for the current deal to still be valid.

Will the Rays ever play another game in St. Petersburg? One former sports executive said it's still up in the air. And there's always the allure of a better deal elsewhere.

Images captured by Tampa Bay Rays photographers show the extent of the damage, and the massive cleanup ahead.