Good morning, St. Petersburg.

Rays outfielder Cedric Mullins, nominee for the Clemente Award, pledges $150 per stolen base to youth baseball via Burg Baseball Inc and $50 per hit to Water Mission for safe water projects.

He also directs a $7,500 grant to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Central and Northeastern Florida Chapter.

Friends of Trails Crossing plans to convert an underused parking lot beneath I-275 into a 12-acre park with playgrounds, art installations & walking trails.

The $55 million project could take 10-15 years and awaits FDOT approval and additional funding to connect local neighborhoods.

Local jazz pianist Nick Peters is boosting Tampa Bay’s music scene with original compositions + private lessons and community public piano work; he plans to release new tunes and tour soon.

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport will see a 61% revenue boost with a new five-year deal with Allegiant Air that brings in an extra $22.8 million through Sept.

2031. The increased income will support major terminal improvements and the construction of a new parking garage.

A report from the Florida Department of Education found 620 books were removed from schools in 10 counties during the 2025-26 school year after challenges by parents; Clay and Escambia counties made up over 60 percent of removals with Polk County losing 33 books in Tampa Bay schools.

The Rays placed trade acquisition Tyler Wells on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to right forearm tightness (he posted a 1.50 ERA in 14 relief appearances after joining from the Orioles) while prospects fill in and Alex Cook returns from Triple-A Durham.

Junior Caminero hit his second walk off home run in five days to lift the Rays to a dramatic win over the A's at Tropicana Field.

His clutch hit improved the team's record + maintained a strong division lead over the Yankees.