Tampa, Florida News & Breaking Stories

Longtime Lightning captain Steven Stamkos signs with Nashville Predators, leaving Tampa Bay fans heartbroken. Preds get experienced leader for deep playoff run.

Rapper Julio Foolio tragically shot dead in Tampa, Florida. Known for raw music, controversial tracks, and surviving previous attacks. #RIPJulioFoolio

Rising rapper Julio Foolio shot and killed in Florida after birthday celebration. Girlfriend mourns loss on social media. #RIPFoolio

Juan Soto featured on baseball card with Daddy Yankee, Kyle Tucker with Travis Scott in latest Topps Series 2 release.

Florida Panthers face weather delays en route to Stanley Cup Finals, but still hold 2-0 series lead over Edmonton Oilers.

Wrestling legend Ric Flair apologizes for outburst at Florida restaurant, blames bathroom urgency. Incident caught on video, Flair explains on radio.

Bruins' last-second save by Wotherspoon and Swayman's stellar performance lead to Game 1 victory, sparking hope for a deep playoff run.

Keep doing the same thing, win your battles, bring a lot of energy on the bench.

Bruins face Panthers in Game 1 at Amerant Bank Arena after Florida's dominant first-round victory over Tampa Bay. #NHLPlayoffs

Florida Panthers defeat Tampa Bay Lightning 6-1 in first round of NHL playoffs, advancing for the first time in four tries.

2024 NFL Draft winners include Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs, while New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys face criticism. #NFLDraft #WinnersAndLosers

Tampa Bay Lightning refuse to go down without a fight, beat Florida Panthers 6-3 in Game 4, led by Stamkos. #GoBolts

Kansas City Chiefs gear up for Day 3 of the NFL Draft with five picks, targeting key positions to strengthen team.

Panthers make flurry of trades, enter final day of draft with four picks. Potential targets include cornerbacks, quarterbacks, and linemen.

Calijah Kancey doubted his NFL draft prospects after being snubbed by teams, but the Bucs took a chance and it paid off.

Detroit Lions acquire cornerback Carlton Davis from Tampa Bay Buccaneers in trade. Lions add depth to cornerback position for upcoming season.

Baker Mayfield signs $115 million contract with Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leads team to NFC South title in career-best season.

Mike Evans' future with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could impact Baker Mayfield's potential return to the team or move to the Patriots.

The Colorado Avalanche are struggling after a six-game road trip, losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning and dropping in the standings.

Billy Joel discusses new music, end of MSG residency, and plans for a supergroup on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Three high school friends promote a porn site at Super Bowl LV, plan goes awry. The behind-the-scenes story is just as odd.

"Alabama's top recruits poised for breakout roles in 2024. Ryan Williams, Justice Haynes, and others set to shine next season."

The NFL releases the list of past Walter Payton Man of the Year winners, celebrating the league's top community leaders.

Iggy Azalea's son Onyx is her "favorite person in the entire universe." She has learned to balance motherhood and her career.

Billy Joel's family joined him at the Grammys, where he's set to perform his new single "Turn the Lights Back On."

NFL stars compete in flag football game for Pro Bowl, NFC wins 64-59. Players and fans enjoy the made-for-TV event.

Jared Goff is leading the Detroit Lions to the NFC Championship game, but Aaron Glenn's defense is the team's unsung hero.

Indiana Hoosiers and Illinois Fighting Illini will face off in a Big Ten Conference game, with the game starting at 3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT on FOX.

Gasparilla 2024: Pirates invade Tampa in search of the key to the city, leading to a victory parade and celebration.

WWE star Cody Rhodes will be on the cover of WWE 2K24, the first time a pair of women have graced a WWE video game cover.

Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in the divisional round, advancing to the NFC championship.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mike Evans is now a free agent after 10 seasons, and the team is eager to keep him.

Detroit Lions beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23, advancing to NFC Championship, one win from Super Bowl. Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes.

Rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs scores game-winning touchdown as Detroit Lions defeat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in NFC playoffs.

The Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23, advancing to the NFC championship for the first time in 32 years.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson returns to Detroit Lions, makes big plays and antics, intercepts Baker Mayfield, and engages in personal feud.

The Detroit Lions are ready to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the divisional round of the playoffs.

Former NFL coach Jay Gruden and Robert Griffin III are in a bitter social media feud, revealing their rocky past together.

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Baker Mayfield leads the Bucs against the Eagles on Monday. Here's how to watch the game live on ABC and ESPN.

Buccaneers seek revenge against Eagles in NFC Wild Card Round after regular season loss. Expect big plays from Tampa's dynamic duo.

DirecTV and Tegna reach agreement, bringing back 64 TV stations. Football, late-night TV, and local news are back for fans.

New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman changed his tune about the New York Yankees, signing a $37 million contract with them.

Sidney Crosby leads Pittsburgh Penguins to 6-5 win over Boston Bruins, Nathan MacKinnon scores twice in Colorado Avalanche's OT victory.

LSU has questions surrounding quarterbacks. Jayden Daniels' replacement, Garrett Nussmeier, shows promise after leading LSU to victory and a signature drive.

Wisconsin football lost to LSU in the ReliaQuest Bowl, with bad coaching decisions and a strong LSU offense being key factors.

Iowa State's success in close games, and Chase Contreraz's potential game-winning field goal, makes the Liberty Bowl a must-watch game.

Authorities unable to find Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco after searching for him in connection with alleged relationship with minor.

Buccaneers and Saints battle for NFC South title, with Tampa aiming for a third straight banner, and New Orleans one game back.

Trevor Lawrence injured early in Jacksonville Jaguars' loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers, replaced by backup C.J. Beathard, unclear when he was hurt.