/tags/tampa-bay Tampa Bay en-US WLRN Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-09-07/an-oil-spill-at-port-manatee-is-under-investigation-by-the-u-s-coast-guard The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating an oil spill at Port Manatee that caused over 19,000 gallons of polluted water. With a lot of unknowns, environmentalists are calling for more transparency into details of the spill. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-09-07/an-oil-spill-at-port-manatee-is-under-investigation-by-the-u-s-coast-guard Meghan Bowman /housing/2023-03-14/the-tampa-bay-area-defies-national-uptick-in-suburban-evictions In Tampa and St. Petersburg, evictions are continually concentrated in the urban core, according to data analyzed between 2000 and 2016. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMT /housing/2023-03-14/the-tampa-bay-area-defies-national-uptick-in-suburban-evictions Gabriella Paul /weather/2022-09-26/floridians-prepare-but-dont-panic-as-ians-storm-track-shifts Many stores had plenty of water and supplies on hand Sunday in the greater Tampa Bay region, days before the expected arrival of Ian. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:00:00 GMT /weather/2022-09-26/floridians-prepare-but-dont-panic-as-ians-storm-track-shifts Kerry Sheridan /news/2022-08-16/rainwater-from-piney-point-released-into-tampa-bay More water was released over the weekend from the troubled Piney Point phosphate plant into Tampa Bay. But this time, the water is not expected to impact the bay. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:40:53 GMT /news/2022-08-16/rainwater-from-piney-point-released-into-tampa-bay Steve Newborn /news/2022-07-28/millions-of-gallons-of-piney-point-stormwater-will-be-released-into-tampa-bay Officials say the water has accumulated during the rainy season and is not contaminated, but environmental groups are not convinced the discharge won't impact the health of the bay. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:44:16 GMT /news/2022-07-28/millions-of-gallons-of-piney-point-stormwater-will-be-released-into-tampa-bay Cathy Carter /news/2022-06-26/the-colorado-avalanche-wins-its-first-stanley-cup-in-21-years The Avalanche's Cale Makar was awarded the series' most valuable player as the Colorado team defeated the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:49:04 GMT /news/2022-06-26/the-colorado-avalanche-wins-its-first-stanley-cup-in-21-years Ayana Archie /news/2022-06-07/tampa-bay-rays-players-decision-not-to-wear-pride-jerseys-stirs-up-fans In celebration of Pride Month, almost all of the players on the Tampa Bay Rays sported jerseys and caps with the rainbow-colored Pride logo. Five Rays pitchers declined, citing religious reasons. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:34:22 GMT /news/2022-06-07/tampa-bay-rays-players-decision-not-to-wear-pride-jerseys-stirs-up-fans Elizabeth Blair /news/2022-05-27/2-major-league-teams-use-their-social-media-to-raise-awareness-about-gun-violence The Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees are using their Twitter accounts to bring awareness to gun violence instead of covering their game Thursday night. Fri, 27 May 2022 11:56:30 GMT /news/2022-05-27/2-major-league-teams-use-their-social-media-to-raise-awareness-about-gun-violence Matt Adams /news/2022-04-08/making-tampa-bay-more-resilient-to-sea-level-rise-and-flooding-will-cost-billions-report-says While making these changes comes with a hefty price tag, there is opportunity for economic growth, leaders say. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 20:19:57 GMT /news/2022-04-08/making-tampa-bay-more-resilient-to-sea-level-rise-and-flooding-will-cost-billions-report-says Bailey LeFever /news/2022-03-29/a-federal-judge-puts-environmentalists-lawsuit-against-piney-point-on-hold He said the state court system “already has a running start on the closure of Piney Point” and pointed to $100 million that the Legislature approved last year to help clean up the site. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:04:33 GMT /news/2022-03-29/a-federal-judge-puts-environmentalists-lawsuit-against-piney-point-on-hold Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida