The Latest Breaking News from Tampa

Florida’s edicts on classrooms are wearing thin with some school board members

TAMPA, Fla. — The first directive came last week.

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023

Penguins pull off a gutsy 5-4 overtime win over Lightning

TAMPA, Fla. — The Penguins would be forgiven if they were emotionally drained after the last few days, with trade winds swirling and a flurry of roster moves.

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023

Bucs expected to release veteran tight end Cameron Brate

TAMPA, Fla. — The Bucs have informed veteran tight end Cameron Brate they plan to release him in the coming days, part of an ongoing effort to become salary cap compliant by the middle of the month, the Tampa Bay Times has learned.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023

Inside the center-field education of Phillies utility infielder Edmundo Sosa

CLEARWATER, Fla. — When Phillies manager Rob Thomson told Edmundo Sosa he was considering playing him in center field this season, Sosa was in Tampa, Fla., for a weeklong workout with a few players who were represented by his agency, Octagon. His friends, major league outfielders Julio Rodríguez, Adolís Garcia,…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 28, 2023

Meet the Tampa dentist who pulls cars with his teeth and makes ‘KGB molars’

TAMPA, Fla. — It doesn’t take strong teeth for acrobats to hang from a trapeze by their mouths.

Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2023

Tampa man who was first to face trial for voting in 2020 election gets probation

TAMPA, Fla. — A Hillsborough County man who was the first person in Florida to face trial on charges of voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election was sentenced Monday to two years of probation.

Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2023

Nashville’s sky-high trade haul from Tampa Bay for Tanner Jeannot stunned the NHL world

This was A LOT for an unproven player.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 27, 2023

Star of Netflix’s ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ talks about his adventures in travel and eating

TAMPA, Fla. — If you are looking for edgy, hip comedy, Phil Rosenthal isn’t your guy. His bent is more heartwarming and positive, bordering on goofy. After ending his Emmy-winning run as the creator of “Everybody Loves Raymond” he hit a wall in Hollywood, where his earnest love of people…

Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2023

Braden Shewmake’s newborn son gives him perspective on baseball

TAMPA, Fla. — When the days rehabbing his torn PCL became long or monotonous, or both, Braden Shewmake’s motivation was at home waiting for him when he finished.

Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2023

Bucs coordinator candidates were told Kyle Trask will get shot to start

TAMPA, Fla. — Kyle Trask will get his shot to be the Bucs’ starting quarterback. He has waited without complaint or complacency for two seasons and has earned the opportunity.

Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2023