The Latest Breaking News from Tampa

Easing restrictions on Cuba prompts surprise and skepticism in Tampa Bay area

TAMPA, Fla. — Juan Carlos Cruz hasn’t lost hope. He is motivated to redouble his business to help Cuban families in Tampa and bring them closer with their relatives on the island after the Biden administration eases some restrictions on Cuba.

Tribune News Service · Jun 4, 2022

COVID-19 was deadly to working-class Americans in 2020, researcher says

TAMPA, Fla. — Working-class Americans died of COVID-19 at five times the rate of those in higher socioeconomic positions during the first year of the pandemic, according to a study.

Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022

Editorial: What the census undercount did to Florida’s clout and cash

A lot of Floridians went missing in the 2020 census, which is costing the Sunshine State at least one seat in Congress and untold billions of federal dollars. About 750,600 Floridians were not counted in 2020, according to a new Census Bureau analysis. That’s a lot of missing people —…

Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022

Buccaneers to Sign DT Akiem Hicks, per Report

The veteran defensive lineman will join a stout Tampa Bay front on a one-year contract.

Sports Illustrated · May 31, 2022

Inside the Tampa Airbnb that looks like the ‘Friends’ sitcom

An Airbnb rental in Ybor City, Florida, needed a makeover.

Tribune News Service · May 30, 2022

John Romano: Break glass in case of Lightning playoffs

TAMPA, Fla. — There are no secrets when it comes to the Stanley Cup playoffs, just truths.

Tribune News Service · May 29, 2022

Lightning work through pluses and minuses of long gap between playoff rounds

TAMPA, Fla. — With their second-round sweep of the Panthers, the Lightning earned themselves some time off before the start of the Eastern Conference final, which likely will open Monday or Wednesday in Raleigh or New York.

Tribune News Service · May 28, 2022

Lightning look to play long enough to get Brayden Point back

TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos knows what it’s like having to watch while teammates chase greatness.

Tribune News Service · May 27, 2022

Lightning’s Corey Perry finds success in different role on power play

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning’s power play has been known as a threat throughout the NHL for years.

Tribune News Service · May 26, 2022

Those spiking gas prices have Meals On Wheels hurting for volunteer drivers

TAMPA, Fla. — Retired teacher Kitty Wallace, 75, has been a Meals on Wheels volunteer for 17 years, delivering hot food to elderly, disabled and homebound people around the neighborhood.

Tribune News Service · May 26, 2022