SUMMARY: The Tampa Bay Rays are reconsidering plans for a $1.2 billion stadium in St. Petersburg after the Pinellas County Commission postponed a vote on $312.5 million in bonds, essential for funding. The St. Petersburg City Council will also vote on repairing roof damage from Hurricane Milton, which costs $55 million. The Rays will play their next season at George Steinbrenner Field and pay the Yankees $15 million, raising concerns about the $1 million annual payment to the county for a new stadium. St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch remains hopeful about the partnership moving forward despite delays jeopardizing the 2028 stadium opening.

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SUMMARY: In Haiti, citizens have joined forces with the police in a revolt against gang violence, resulting in the deaths of 28 gang members during an overnight gun battle in Ponville, near Port-au-Prince. A spokesperson for the Haitian National Police reported that the community is tired of being victimized and actively participated in the fight by confronting the gangs. Local residents provided support during a police operation that involved stopping a truck filled with gang members. The police seized weapons, including hundreds of bullets, while assuring that no community members were harmed. Gang leaders are now threatening citizens through social media platforms.

CBS News Miami’s Tania Francois reports on the latest on the situation in Haiti.

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SUMMARY: High insurance rates and rising HOA fees have created a crisis for condo owners in Florida, particularly impacting seniors. St. Petersburg residents, facing soaring costs influenced by reforms after the Surfside collapse, describe their once-dream living situations as nightmares. The state has launched the MyAY Florida condo pilot program, providing up to $175,000 in grants to associations, but only 160 out of nearly 2,000 associations may benefit due to the limited $30 million fund. Condo owners are urging for legislative action to ease financial burdens, as the pilot program quickly filled up and is no longer accepting applications.

Florida has launched the “My Safe Florida Condo” pilot program hoping to combat the state’s insurance crisis that is now coupled …

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