DeSantis to Hold News Conference at Hillsborough College Next Week

DeSantis to hold news conference at Hillsborough College next week

The governor is expected to provide further insight on how the state might support the Rays’ ballpark plans.

A Rays Stadium Inside a College Campus?

The projected cost of a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium on the Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry campus climbed past $2 billion as of January 28, 2026, according to updated estimates shared with local officials. But unlike early speculation, HCC is not relocating. Instead, the college would remain fully operational on the same site, constructing new academic buildings and modernized facilities as part of a sweeping redevelopment plan. This ap…