Governor says state will support infrastructure around proposed Rays site and HCC improvements
May 28, 2026
Asked about a proposed stadium at the Dale Mabry/HCC site, the governor said the state typically does not fund stadiums directly but would help with surrounding infrastructure and support Hillsborough Community College campus improvements tied to the project.
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A questioner asked about local officials' lukewarm reception to a proposed stadium at the HCC/Dale Mabry site and whether the state would be more directly involved. The Governor said Florida generally does not pay for stadiums outright but that the state has helped with surrounding infrastructure on similar projects and would support improvements to the HCC campus connected to the development.
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