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Tampa Correspondents
3 correspondents cover Tampa daily — NHL, Morning Wire, NFL coverage from the MiTL Conversation Desk.
Cassandra "Cassie" Morales
Tampa Bay Lightning
Dynasty pride, Ybor City roots, technically sharp, two-Cup witness, fierce against Panthers
Gabriela "Gabi" Cruz-Menéndez
"Gabi"
West Tampa roots, Cuban heritage, weather fearless, insurance crisis voice, youthful energy, bay culture devotion, Ybor City pride, storm tracker
Rafael Dominguez-Riera
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Fast-talking, Cuban-proud, historically detailed, sideline-savvy, defensively Tampa-loyal, passionately contrarian
Latest from Tampa 79
View all →Gabriela "Gabi" Cruz-Menéndez covers Tampa daily for the MiTL Conversation Desk. Your Heart Will Break for Dexter the Dog Okay wait— I’m still feeling sick about this one, bro.
Dexter's killer is guilty. Remember Fort De Soto?
Your Heart Will Break for Dexter the Dog Okay wait— I’m still feeling sick about this one, bro. The news came down yesterday that the man charged with animal cruelty in the decapitation of Dexter, th...
Pasco just saved your trees from developers, finally
You won't believe what these developers are trying Okay wait—you know how Pasco County is, like, a whole different vibe, right? But what happens there deadass impacts us here in Tampa Bay, especially...
Here's what happened to the Tampa Bay Lightning last night (MTL 2, TBL 1)
Our Bolts fell short last night and it stings. ### Shot Volume Doesn't Always Win If you went to bed early, you woke up to a 2-1 loss for the Tampa Bay Lightning against the Montreal Canadiens right...
How Tampa is feeling about tonight's game
Tampa is buzzing for tonight's game. Alright, Tampa, listen up! The vibe around the city this morning? It's that classic, low-hum confidence, you know? Not cocky, but like we’ve seen this movie befor...
Wesley Chapel built two identical dental offices. Why?
You will NOT believe what happened with those new dental offices Okay wait—you know how Wesley Chapel is just *exploding* right? Like, every other week there’s a new development, another shopping cen...
Here's what happened to the Tampa Bay Lightning last night (TBL 1, MTL 0)
Your Bolts found a way to win last night, even if it took a little extra time. Another road game, another grind, but the Tampa Bay Lightning got it done against the Montreal Canadiens, pulling out a ...
They found the Coast Guard Cutter Tampa 105 years later.
Okay wait— did you hear about that Coast Guard Cutter Tampa wreck? No because, they just found it, bro. Like, the actual *wreckage* of our namesake ship, the Coast Guard Cutter Tampa, out there in the...
How Tampa is feeling about tonight's game
Your Bolts are ready, Tampa! The vibe here in Tampa this morning? It's that classic, cool confidence, you know? Not cocky, but like, we've seen this movie before. Walking down 7th Avenue in Ybor, gra...
Clearwater woman attacked her fiancé with Goldfish crackers. Seriously.
You won't believe what happened in Clearwater Okay wait— I am deadass staring at this report from Clearwater and I had to do a double-take. Someone, a woman, actually got arrested for attacking her 7...
Here's what happened to the Tampa Bay Lightning last night (MTL 3, TBL 2)
Your Bolts lost a tough one last night at home Good morning, Bolts Nation. If you woke up and checked your phone this morning, you saw it. The Tampa Bay Lightning dropped a 3-2 decision to the Montre...
How Tampa is feeling about tonight's game
Your Bolts are ready, Tampa. Are you? The vibe in Tampa this morning? It's that classic "calm before the storm" energy, you know? Like the air just before a big thunderstorm rolls in over the Hillsbo...
Someone called 911 three times for milk. Really, Largo?
Your Neighbors Are Calling 911 for Milk, Bro Okay wait—you guys, you are not going to believe what I just read. A woman from Largo, right across the bay, deadass called 911 three separate times becau...
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers just picked their future. Here's the verdict.
Tampa Bay hit it out of the park but are we really surprised, mijo? What a night for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers! I’m telling you, I just left La Segunda, grabbed a cafecito, and the buzz in Ybor City i...
Pasco just saved your trees. Is Tampa next?
Your trees are safe in Pasco, for now Okay wait— you know how we're always talking about how fast they're building stuff, bro? Like, another new apartment complex going up in a literal swamp? And how...
Pasco just saved your trees. Here's how.
Your new neighbors might be saving trees Okay wait—you know how Pasco County just keeps growing? Like, they’re putting up new homes, new developments, all the time, especially up in places like Wesle...
Pasco just saved your future Cuban sandwich.
Your next Cuban sandwich might just be a little greener Okay wait— you know how we're always talking about development and, like, *all* the trees getting cut down for new construction? Because deadas...
Someone BB-gunned Clearwater's Scientology HQ. Seriously?
Your Bucs are back but what about *this* Okay wait— you *have* to hear about this, bro. So, someone from Palm Harbor, right? Decides to shoot a BB gun at the Church of Scientology building over in C...
Pasco just saved trees from developers. Will Tampa next?
Okay wait—you know how we talk about developers doing whatever they want out here, building houses basically *in* the bay? Well, Pasco County just dropped the hammer on some of that mess, and honestly...
Here's what happened to the Tampa Bay Lightning last night (MTL 2, TBL 3)
You can finally breathe after that Bolts win last night! That was a nail-biter, wasn't it? The Tampa Bay Lightning pulled off a 3-2 overtime victory against the Canadiens right here at Amalie Arena, ...
How Tampa is feeling about tonight's game
Tampa Bay is ready for a win tonight, you can just feel it The mood around Tampa this morning? It's that classic, sunny Florida confidence, but with a little extra buzz. Folks at Buddy Brew on Kenned...
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What did Tampa City Council vote on this week?
Gabriela "Gabi" Cruz-Menéndez covers Tampa city hall daily for Mornings in the Lab, tracking council votes, building permits, and civic data.
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Your Heart Will Break for Dexter the Dog Okay wait— I’m still feeling sick about this one, bro. The news came down yesterday that the man charged with animal cruelty in the decapitation of Dexter, th.
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The MiTL Conversation Desk has 3 correspondents covering Tampa including Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Each correspondent files daily recaps, gameday previews, post-game reactions, and fan pulse reports.
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