The Latest Breaking News from Tampa

A Tsunami Struck Florida Last Week. Here’s How It Was Different From A Quake-triggered Event

Last week, when a line of thunderstorms moved across Clearwater Beach, Florida, located just west of Tampa, it unleashed gusty winds, torrential rain and another unique weather phenomenon that sent beach chairs tumbling

Zenger · Jun 28, 2023

Rookie stat projections: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Projecting the rookie statistics for Calijah Kancey and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers draft class of 2023

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 28, 2023

Ex-Buc Leonard Fournette escapes injury after SUV catches fire

TAMPA, Fla. — Former Bucs running back Leonard Fournette escaped injury late Tuesday morning after his vehicle caught fire as he drove northbound on Interstate 275.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023

7 days, 8 deadly wrecks: An average week on Tampa Bay roads

Tampa, Fla. — A grandfather heading to church on Easter Sunday. A teenager, fresh off his night shift sorting boxes at Amazon. A retired dancer, walking home after treating herself to a pedicure.

Tribune News Service · Jun 18, 2023

Lightning selling minority ownership stake at $1.4 billion team valuation: report

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning are in the process of selling a minority stake in the team in a transaction valuing the club at $1.4 billion, according to a report from Sportico.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023

College Board refuses to drop gender topics from AP psychology course

TAMPA, Fla. — The national nonprofit that runs Advanced Placement classes has declined to alter its popular psychology course to meet Florida’s restrictions on teaching about gender identity and sexual orientation.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023

Fraudsters are duping homeless people into signing up for ACA plans they can’t afford

MIAMI — Mary Zhelyazkova was surprised when pharmacists at Florida’s largest safety net hospital said they could not fill her prescription.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023

Todd Bowles reaffirms Bucs’ quarterback competition will linger

TAMPA, Fla. — As skepticism swirls over his drawn-out quarterback competition, Todd Bowles doesn’t seem inclined to call an audible.

Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2023

DeSantis campaign’s use of fake images against Trump part of AI ‘arms race’

TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political campaign’s apparent use of fake, artificial intelligence-generated photos of former President Donald Trump hugging and kissing Anthony Fauci has raised concerns among experts about the new technology’s ability to deceive voters.

Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2023

5 dogs killed in Tampa dog show fire at Florida State Fairgrounds

TAMPA, Fla. — Five dogs died in an RV fire that broke out at the American Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa on Tuesday, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue officials said.

Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2023