Sunday roundup | Wander Franco investigation: Updates, background and some perspective

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View on the web Go to our homepage Subscribe to the Times SUNDAY ROUNDUP Check out the week’s most-read stories. Sunday, August 20, 2023 Forward this to a friend Subscribe to more newsletters Read today's e-Newspaper Wander Franco investigation: Updates, background and some perspective What we know so far regarding the Rays All-Star shortstop, and what possible outcomes could result from the Dominican Republic and MLB’s probes. Read more Aldi acquires Winn-Dixie stores amid fast growth in Florida The German supermarket chain is focusing on building a presence in the southeast U.S. Read more Soaring home insurance costs are pushing these families out of Florida Some have already made the decision to leave, others are one premium increase away from saying goodbye. Read more Publix to Florida: Do not bring your pet dog inside. Really, don’t. Big signs are popping up at Publix stores reminding customers that only legit service animals are welcome. Some customers concur. Read more Wander Franco allegations draw mixed reactions in Tampa, Dominican Republic Some fans believe it’s a case of extortion against a wealthy player; others think the Rays shortstop is guilty. Read more No charges for radio host Mike Calta Prosecutors in Sarasota cited self-defense in declining to charge the 102.5 The Bone host after an incident at a station event. Read more Wander Franco on restricted list at least a week as MLB investigates Franco will miss the current West Coast road trip. Authorities in his native Dominican Republic also reportedly are investigating. Read more A semester inside the siege: New College professor is trapped in the takeover An academic defends her progressive haven from DeSantis’ conservative coup. Read more Beyonce in Tampa: See Florida’s outfits for the Renaissance World Tour As the Renaissance World Tour arrived at Raymond James Stadium, fans dressed the part. Read more He painted a Beyonce mural in Tampa. Then Queen Bey took notice. Here’s how Tampa artist Painkiller Cam got the attention of his idol ahead of her Raymond James Stadium concert. Read more Today's DayStarter was compiled by Kelsey Harrell. 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 © 2023 • 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.