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UtilitiesTampa Bay Water gets a $10 million state grant to expand its drinking water plantIf your water comes through Tampa Bay Water, this one's for you. The wholesale supplier for St. Petersburg, Tampa, New Port Richey and Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties won a $10 million Alternative Water Supply Grant to expand its Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant in Tampa. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the awards Oct. 28.Thursday’s editionRead RaysThe Rays say another World Series run is within reach in 2027If you're still thinking about October, so are the Rays. Team president of baseball operations Erik Neander says another World Series run is within reach after a 98-win season that ended three wins short of the franchise's first title. The Rays picked up their option on starter Drew Rasmussen, a two-time All-Star, and the Tampa Bay Times reports the team has "every intention right now" of keeping him.Wednesday’s editionRead RaysRays shortstop Taylor Walls wins his first Gold Glove, and the team keeps Drew RasmussenTaylor Walls has the hardware to match the reputation. The Rays shortstop earned his first Rawlings Gold Glove Award Sunday, becoming the first Rays player to win one at shortstop. He's also the club's first winner at any position since Kevin Kiermaier in 2019.Tuesday’s editionRead

News from local newsrooms

From St Pete Catalyst, Sports Talk Florida and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. St Pete Catalyst18 hours ago

    St. Petersburg’s afternoon paper ended 40 years ago today

    The Evening Independent, St. Petersburg’s local-centric afternoon newspaper since 1906, published its final issue 40 years ago today, on Nov. 7, 1986. It was owned by the morning paper, the St.

  2. Sports Talk Florida22 hours ago

    World No. 1 Nelly Korda Chasing History on the LPGA in Tampa Bay at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Club; Headlines World-Class Field, Nov. 11-15

    About The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican is the LPGA’s annual tournament in the Tampa Bay region and features the world’s best female golfers competing over four rounds for a share of the $3.25 million purse, one of the largest on the LPGA Tour outside of the […]

  3. St Pete CatalystNov. 6

    Vintage St. Pete: ‘Snoopy vs. the Red Baron’ at 60

    The story of one of the most unlikely hits of the 1960s, and its connection to St. Pete and Tampa.

  4. FOX 13 Tampa BayNov. 6

    Live portrait challenge | Florida For Reel

    St. Pete artist Callie McCarthy (@calliemccarthyart) joins Emari Craft and Scott Tavlin live in the FOX 13 studio to paint their portraits in real time! Watch as Scott and Emari face off in a chaotic 60-second draw-off, and catch this week's wild trending moments across Florida.

  5. WTSPNov. 6

    CAIR suspends Florida operations after domestic terrorist designation takes effect

    CAIR and its Florida chapter say they will appeal the decision, arguing the state's actions violate their constitutional rights.