The Rays’ next steps, Hope Florida’s money trail, and an alternate Haslam’s plan

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After years of proposals, political fights and false starts, the Rays finally have approvals for a new stadium. Now what?Plus, a grand jury report reveals a "doozy" of a situation involving millions of dollars and the Hope Florida charity.And what happened to plans for a concert in support of a closed bookstore in St. Petersburg?Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni3

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