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Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg is home to the Tampa Bay Rays. After Hurricane Milton damaged the roof in October 2024, the Rays played the 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, then returned to the repaired Tropicana Field for the 2026 season. The ballpark seats about 25,000 for baseball and also hosts concerts and…

Benchmark International Arena, formerly Amalie Arena, is home to the Tampa Bay Lightning and is one of the busiest concert venues in the area. The arena was renamed in August 2025, so many people still call it Amalie Arena. It holds about 19,000 fans for hockey, and it sits in downtown Tampa near the Channel…

Raymond James Stadium is home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and USF football, and it hosts major concerts and other large events. The stadium seats about 65,000 people and can be expanded to about 75,000 for special events. On a game day or concert night, the crowd, the tailgating in the parking lots, and the…

Tampa Bay is home to the Buccaneers, the Lightning and the Rays, and to concerts that bring tens of thousands of fans to a single venue on a single night. Most people have a safe, fun time at these events. But when a large crowd gathers, there is a large law enforcement presence too. Add…

Mortgage fraud allegations can come from almost any part of buying, selling, or refinancing a home, from a loan application and supporting paperwork to an appraisal, a closing, or a document filed with the county clerk. These cases are often investigated for months before anyone is charged, and the same facts can lead to charges…

Many people think burglary means breaking into a home at night, but burglary charges in Florida are much broader. Entering or remaining in a home, building, or vehicle with the intent to commit an offense inside can lead to a burglary charge, and the potential penalties can be serious, especially when the structure is a…

Robbery charges in Florida are treated as serious violent felonies, even when no one is hurt and nothing of great value is taken. The charge can range from robbery by sudden snatching to armed robbery or home-invasion robbery, and some cases, such as bank robberies, are prosecuted federally. This post explains, in general terms, how…

Firearm charges in Florida can come up on their own, such as a possession case, or alongside other charges, where a gun can greatly increase the potential penalties. These cases can be charged in Florida state court, federal court, or both. This post offers a general overview of how firearm and weapons cases are handled…

Prescription drug fraud charges in Florida can involve patients, caregivers, pharmacy staff, and medical professionals. Allegations may include altered or forged prescriptions, seeing multiple doctors for the same medication, or prescribing and dispensing outside legitimate medical practice. These cases can be charged in Florida state court, federal court, or both, and they can also affect…

Federal drug conspiracy charges in Florida can reach people who never personally sold or carried drugs. Prosecutors may charge many people in one indictment, alleging that each agreed to be part of a larger plan. These cases are complex, the potential penalties are serious, and the same conduct can sometimes also be charged in Florida…