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Jeff Knight is seen in this booking photo from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office after his arrest Monday on charges related to the Clearwater Ferry crash that killed one person and injured 10 others.
Jannus owner Jeff Knight charged with 8 felonies in Clearwater Ferry crash
Knight, 62, faces charges of leaving the scene after he struck the Clearwater Ferry, killing one man.
St. Petersburg restaurant owner sues city, cites failure to enforce law banning public sleeping
A person’s belongings lay in Williams Park in Downtown St. Petersburg on June 12. Ronicca Whaley, the owner of downtown restaurant Shiso Crispy, filed a lawsuit Friday that said the city failed to enforce a new law that bans public sleeping and camping statewide.
Ronicca Whaley owns Shiso Crispy, a downtown restaurant, and pleaded with the City Council in June to act.
Tampa hits 100 degrees for 1st time in recorded weather history. Will it continue?
Dior, a warmblood stabled at Hasenbeck Equestrian in Largo, laps up hose water while being cooled down by trainer Savanna Kolosna, 18, of Seminole on Monday to protect the horse from heat stress during excessive heat gripping the Tampa Bay area.
The city had its hottest day on record Sunday since record-keeping began in 1890.
Hillsborough sheriff promotes colonel after chief deputy’s abrupt resignation
Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister poses with Frank Losat in a photo Chronister posted on his Facebook and X accounts Monday announcing that he has promoted Losat from the rank of colonel to chief deputy. Losat will take the post held by Chief Deputy Anthony Collins, who abruptly resigned last week.
Chad Chronister has promoted Col. Frank Losat to fill the chief deputy position left vacant by the resignation of Anthony Collins.
A group of new U.S. citizens take the Oath of Allegiance during a June naturalization ceremony in Tampa.
How does denaturalization fit into Trump’s immigration policy?
Government attorneys are focusing on revoking citizenships
Florida’s DOGE requests Tampa Bay budget information
Gov. Ron DeSantis' state Department of Government Efficiency Task Force is asking local governments for budget information.
Local leaders say they support DeSantis’ budget inquiries.
2 children dead, 1 unresponsive after barge hits sailboat in South Florida
First responders from Miami Beach, the city of Miami and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission converge on North Hibiscus Drive in Miami Beach after a boating accident Monday. Five children and a camp counselor from the Miami Yacht Club were on a sailboat when a barge hit it. Two of the children died in the hospital, authorities said, while a third is unresponsive.
The boat, part of a sailing camp at the Miami Yacht Club on Watson Island, capsized around 11:15 a.m., Miami Beach police said.
Bucs rookie receiver Tez Johnson is opening eyes
Bucs wide receiver Tez Johnson, center, returns a punt during training camp on Monday. Johnson has proven to be electric in the open field, much like current teammate Bucky Irving, who also played at Oregon.
The seventh-round pick from Oregon is making an impression on coaches and his new teammates. And getting sage advice from the veterans.

SPORTS

Rays trade Danny Jansen, agree to acquire Nick Fortes from Marlins
• Rays
Catcher Danny Jansen signed a one-year, $8.5 million deal with the Rays and was set to be a free agent in the offseason.
Rays halt skid by beating Yankees with somewhat of a team effort
• Rays
The Rays' Junior Caminero, right, celebrates with teammates Josh Lowe, center, and Jonathan Aranda after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning Monday night against the Yankees in New York.
With Bryce Archie playing baseball, USF has an opening at backup QB
• Viewpoints
Bryce Archie, who rallied USF to a second straight bowl victory in 2024 after starter Byrum Brown broke his leg early in the season, has left the football team after the Cincinnati Reds drafted him in the 14th round and signed him earlier this month.
Rays’ Joe Boyle looking forward to knowing when he’s throwing each week
• Rays
In Joe Boyle's five appearances for the Rays this season, he has a 1-0, 1.42 record with 18 strikeouts, six hits and six walks in 19 innings.
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VIEWPOINTS

With Bryce Archie playing baseball, USF has an opening at backup QB
• Viewpoints
Bryce Archie, who rallied USF to a second straight bowl victory in 2024 after starter Byrum Brown broke his leg early in the season, has left the football team after the Cincinnati Reds drafted him in the 14th round and signed him earlier this month.
Editorial Cartoons for Monday from Times Wire Services
• Viewpoints
Cartoon
Yaya Diaby wants to take the next step. Right in the quarterback’s face.
• Viewpoints
While his sack total dropped noticeably in 2024, Bucs edge rusher Yaya Diaby more than doubled his number of quarterback hits and pressures. The goal is too convert those close calls into more sacks in 2025.
Yes, better transit would help draw fans to any new Rays stadium| Letters
• Letters to the Editor
The Ybor Harbor area in Tampa is a possible site for a new baseball stadium.
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Florida Gators cornerback won’t face prosecution following arrest
• Gators
Rays halt skid by beating Yankees with somewhat of a team effort
• Rays
Rays’ Joe Boyle looking forward to knowing when he’s throwing each week
• Rays
With Bryce Archie playing baseball, USF has an opening at backup QB
• Viewpoints
Florida’s DOGE requests Tampa Bay budget information
• Politics
Rays trade Danny Jansen, agree to acquire Nick Fortes from Marlins
• Rays
Jannus owner Jeff Knight charged with 8 felonies in Clearwater Ferry crash
• Breaking News
Hillsborough sheriff promotes colonel after chief deputy’s abrupt resignation
• Hillsborough
Bucs rookie receiver Tez Johnson is opening eyes
• Bucs
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