After ankle injury, Pasco man faces $170K in medical bills

July heat breaks records; Grand Prix Tampa closed permanently; Day 5 of Bucs training camp

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View on the web Go to our home page Subscribe to the Times Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Forward this to a friend Subscribe to more newsletters Morning! Tampa is on a hot streak — at least weather wise. It’ll still be warm out today, with temperatures in the low 90s, but scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible.   The worthwhile reads below look at whether new boundaries could change who wins Pinellas County’s 13th Congressional District; some local deals to help fight inflation; and way more. [LAUREN WITTE | Times] He was already on the hook for $14,000. Then came a medical emergency. Ryan Naylor didn’t have health insurance. So when he hurt his ankle during kickball practice in May, he treated the injury with ice and an Epsom salts bath. They didn’t work. Turns out there is no surefire home remedy for a ruptured Achilles tendon.    The Port Richey resident only agreed to go to a hospital when he couldn’t take the pain anymore.   Six days into recovery from his ankle surgery, doctors said he suffered a saddle pulmonary embolism that resulted in emergency surgery and four days in intensive care. He’s now facing mounting medical debt.   Naylor is one of some 100 million Americans — including 41% of U.S. adults — who are saddled with health care bills, according to a new survey.   Read his story.   Debt prevention tips: Medical debt remains the largest contributor to personal bankruptcy. How can you recover from it, or avoid huge bills altogether? An expert shares advice. Get the latest sports coverage from the Times For updates and analysis on the Bucs, Lightning, Rays, Florida college teams and more, follow the Tampa Bay Times sports crew on social media. Twitter Facebook Instagram AROUND THE BAY Local bargains 💰: Inflation has taken a bite out of Tampa Bay wallets. Bookmark our list of restaurant, bar and other deals for some relief.   New hires priced out: USF St. Petersburg is seeing new faculty members turn down jobs because they can't afford the cost of housing. The regional chancellor sees subsidized housing as a possible solution.    "Tough as hell": Tampa's Dr. William Angell spent his career pursuing new ways to extend and improve people's lives, including taking part in one of the earliest successful heart transplants. He died at 87.   Record-breaking heat 🥵: July was the hottest month ever documented in Tampa, the National Weather Service said Monday. Last month's sweltering temperatures followed the city's second-hottest June on record.   Spooky season creeping up: We know it's still summer, but Florida theme parks are launching their Halloween parties as early as mid-August. Get ready with this preview. They'll be here before you know it.   Ongoing precautions: The Pinellas County Jail is on lockdown once again due to a COVID-19 outbreak, after 34 of its 2,864 inmates tested positive.   For the latest coronavirus news and updates, visit tampabay.com/coronavirus. BRIGHT SPOT 🎶 [LAUREN WITTE | Times] Live music will enhance Tampa Bay's cinematic events this season In the 1920s and '30s, the moviegoing experience was about more than just hitting the theater to catch a film. That is true again at upcoming live screenings of "Dirty Dancing," "Encanto" and more in Tampa. Here's a full rundown. POLITICS New maps' impact: For years, Pinellas County has had the potential to swing any which way — and recent congressional candidates reflected it. But after redistricting, some wonder if the county's moderate streak will be eroded in District 13.   Referendum hits snag: A judge issued an order that hampers the Hernando County School Board's effort to get a sales tax item on the Nov. 8 ballot. Dive deeper into your favorite local subjects 📨 Our free email newsletters bring the best of the Tampa Bay Times to your inbox every week. Explore all of them here. OPINION AND COMMENTARY Well-earned turmoil: Travel is a mess, but we deserve it. Our greedy little bodies have cast perspective to the sea and are ready to partyyyyyy, writes columnist Stephanie Hayes. The bill has come due. SPORTS Rays moves: Tampa Bay on Monday acquired Jose Siri from Houston and parted ways with Seminole native Brett Phillips to make room. The Rays also bolstered their bullpen depth with this lefty from the Dodgers.   All-Star outfielder retires: Amid all the trade developments, former Rays player Matt Joyce made his retirement official.   30-takeaway season? Bucs cornerback Carlton Davis has a big goal on the field this year. Upon closer inspection, the aspiration is not implausible.   In other Bucs news: Tom Brady says he's "heartbroken" over the loss of center Ryan Jensen, who sustained a left knee injury at a recent practice. Also: A Salute to Service Boot Camp participant still has a dream of playing in the NFL.    Bulls ready for 2022: The USF football team will enter spring camp Wednesday believing it's poised for a breakthrough. Why? Let's start with the close calls that defined last season.   Calling all Bolts fans ⚡️: Single-game tickets for the Lightning's 2022-23 season go on sale this week. Plus: Passes for the LPGA Pelican Women's Championship are available now. TODAY'S TALKER [PAUL GUZZO | Times ] End of an era: Grand Prix Tampa has closed after 4 decades The 15-acre disco-era entertainment campus — which featured two go-kart tracks, an arcade, batting cages and two of Hillsborough County's few miniature golf courses — is no more. Eleven three-story apartment buildings are planned where it first opened in 1978. Take a trip down memory lane. Today's DayStarter was compiled by Meaghan Habuda, Anila Lijo, Kelsey Harrell and Amy Gehrt. Did someone forward this to you? Get DayStarter in your own inbox next time. It's free to subscribe. Sign up here. Contact us Privacy policy Terms, conditions & copyright Standard of accuracy © 2022 • All Rights Reserved Tampa Bay Times • 490 First Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 727-893-8111 To ensure this email is delivered to your inbox, add custserv@elist.tampabay.com to your address book. You are receiving this email because you signed up for the "DayStarter" newsletter from the Tampa Bay Times. If you'd prefer not to receive updates, you can unsubscribe from this email.