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Issue #590: UT Breaks Ground on New Science Center, Wesley Chapel Mourns Tragic Loss, Rays Face Early Questions, FCC Flags Streaming Costs

4/23/2026

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One story in today’s newsletter could very well have been mine to tell. If I had left my home just a few seconds earlier, a teenage child on a scooter in my community could very well have been the next scooter statistic; no attempt to look for any on-coming traffic on the street she was turning onto, just sped on her route without concern for others (me) who could have hit her had I been there a second or two earlier. Anyone riding in streets competing with cars, regardless of age, needs driver training to stay safe, something similar to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s driver training which stresses defensive driver training. In lieu of that, at least a drivers ed book from the State of Florida. Agree?

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Local News

— University of Tampa Breaks Ground on Transformational Science Center

— Tragedy in Wesley Chapel: Child Killed in Electric Skateboard Crash

Sports

— Rays’ Center Field Struggles Raise Early Season Questions

— FCC Voices Concern Over Rising Costs of Streaming Sports


University of Tampa Breaks Ground on Transformational Science Center

The University of Tampa has officially broken ground on its five-story Dickey Science Innovation Center, a project leaders call a “generational investment” in the school’s future.

Set along the Hillsborough River, the 153,000-square-foot facility will feature 25 teaching labs and 23 research labs, supporting programs like forensic science, chemistry, and microbiology. The building will centralize science education, replacing classes currently spread across eight campus locations.

Designed with the future in mind, the center will include flexible, modular lab spaces to adapt as artificial intelligence reshapes education. Officials say this approach ensures long-term relevance in a rapidly evolving academic landscape.

Additional highlights include microscopy suites, aquarium labs, and collaborative research areas, along with scenic outdoor spaces.

University leaders expect the center to open by 2028 or early 2029, marking a major step forward for science education in Tampa.

Tragedy in Wesley Chapel: Child Killed in Electric Skateboard Crash

A 12-year-old boy has died after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon in a Wesley Chapel neighborhood, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers said the crash occurred shortly before 5 p.m. in the Crosswinds subdivision. A 45-year-old driver traveling north on Windstar Circle was turning onto Moonrise Way when the child, riding an electric skateboard, entered the vehicle’s path.

Emergency responders transported the boy to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Authorities have not released additional details about potential charges, and the crash remains under investigation.

The incident underscores growing concerns around safety in residential areas, particularly as electric scooters and skateboards become more common among younger riders.

Rays’ Center Field Struggles Raise Early Season Questions

The Tampa Bay Rays have hit a rough patch, losing three straight games and back-to-back series after an impressive early run atop the AL East. While recent losses to Pittsburgh and Cincinnati came against solid opponents, concerns are beginning to surface.

Despite better-than-expected offensive production overall, center field has emerged as a weak spot. Veteran Cedric Mullins, signed to boost outfield offense, has struggled to find consistency and is producing below expectations.

Mullins, once a standout with Baltimore, has yet to regain that form, instead resembling his quieter stint with New York. His slow start hasn’t derailed the lineup, but it has created uncertainty.

With top prospect Jacob Melton waiting in the minors, pressure is mounting. If production doesn’t improve soon, a change in center field could be on the horizon for Tampa Bay.

FCC Voices Concern Over Rising Costs
of Streaming Sports

Federal regulators are stepping into the growing debate over sports streaming, as fans face rising costs and fragmented access to live games. Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Olivia Trusty said public concerns are mounting as leagues shift content behind paywalls.

More than 8,000 public comments have been submitted to the FCC, with 98% expressing frustration over the streaming trend. Many fans now need multiple subscriptions—often totaling over $1,500 annually—to follow their teams.

Meanwhile, the Department of Justice is investigating the NFL’s streaming deals, raising questions about its longstanding antitrust protections under the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act.

The NFL maintains that 87% of games remain on free broadcast TV, but critics argue accessibility is shrinking. Regulators say ensuring affordable, widespread access remains in the public’s best interest.

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