In case you missed it: April 8

By foxsports
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In case you missed it here were the top featured stories on FOX Sports Florida from Monday, April 8.
* The Miami Dolphins say they've reached an agreement with the Miami-Dade county mayor to hold a referendum on a plan to use hotel taxes to help pay for a nearly $400 million upgrade to the team's stadium. Read More
* Opening night 2013 at Marlins Park began with a festive nod to the franchise’s first 20 years. The Miami Marlins ended the evening by creating more excitement, only to fall short. Read More
* It wasn’t such a great birthday for Jeremy Hellickson, the 26-year-old pitcher struggled in Monday night’s game to the Rangers as the Rays lost 5-4. Read More 
* Justin Upton went 4 for 4, including his sixth home run, and Paul Maholm allowed one hit in seven innings to help the Atlanta Braves spoil the Miami Marlins' home opener Monday night by winning 2-0. Read More 
* The Tampa Bay Rays bus was hit while making a turn on the way to the Rangers game. Read More 
* The Texas Rangers have acquired catcher Robinson Chirinos from the Rays. Read More 
* The past week has served as a speed bump of sorts on David Price’s sprint toward the top. His line after starts against the Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Indians should offer, at the least, a point of caution for the Tampa Bay Rays and possible reason for them, at the most, to worry: A rotation-high 8.18 ERA in 11 innings, including the surrender of a staff-high three home runs and 17 hits. Read More
* University of Florida center Patric Young (Jacksonville, Fla.) announced on Monday that he will return for his senior season in 2013-14. Read More