Tampa Bay Times

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb in the team's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The injury adds to concerns for the Buccaneers after the defeat, and attention now turns to how serious the injury is and whether Mayfield will miss playing time in the coming weeks.

A letter to the editor published by the Tampa Bay Times argues that the United States needs more immigration, not less, for the sake of the economy. The piece contends that immigrant workers are essential to sustaining the labor force and economic growth, adding to the ongoing public debate over immigration policy and its economic effects.

St. Petersburg's City Council is looking into allowing robots to deliver food on the city's streets, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The idea would put small sidewalk delivery robots to work carrying orders from local restaurants to customers. Council members want the city to explore the concept before any rules or pilot programs are considered.

The MLB game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Philadelphia Phillies was delayed due to rain, leaving the start time up in the air for fans in attendance and those watching. Weather interruptions like this routinely prompt schedule updates and ground rules changes, and fans are awaiting word on when play will begin.