Early voting for the primary election begins today in Hillsborough County. Hours of operation will vary depending on the voting site. Get more information here for a complete list of voting locations.

   There will be changes in store for the Hillsborough County Courthouse and County Center when the convention begins later his month. The changes will start on the 20^th with trials, no or court appearances downtown, and first appearance cases at the Falkenberg Road Jail. The population of  downtown Tampa will grow by about 65,000 delegates during the convention.

   The Rays take two out of three from the Angels over the weekend, winning 2-0 yesterday; Jeremy Hellickson takes the win despite getting sick on the field during the game. Oakland is up next.

  The St Petersburg Domestic Partnership Registry officially opens for business Wednesday in the City Clerk’s office on the main floor of St Pete City Hall on Fifth St North; hours are 9 am – 4 pm Monday through Wednesday.