The Latest Breaking News from Tampa

What’s in a name? For new Bucs guard Shaq Mason, a lot of hoops and height

TAMPA, Fla. — The Bucs’ newest offensive offensive lineman appreciates the irony embedded in his full name.

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022

One Man Knows What Tom Brady Is Going Through

For now, Steve DeBerg is the oldest QB to start an NFL game. We look back at his comeback, five years after what was thought to be his final game.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 24, 2022

‘Time to level up’: Inside DeVonta Smith’s 5 a.m. workouts and how he embraces a future with Eagles

TAMPA, Fla. — DeVonta Smith is out of breath. He’s sprawled on the ground with his back lying flat against the all-black turf and his head facing directly toward the bright spotlights affixed across the ceiling. Sweat stains are scattered all over his drenched T-shirt, and the veins running through…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 24, 2022

Bucs, Leonard Fournette agree to 3-year, $21 million contract

TAMPA, Fla. — He’s now Paid Off Lenny.

Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2022

Yankees sign former Astros utility player Marwin Gonzalez

TAMPA, Fla. — The Yankees are bringing in super utility player Marwin Gonzalez on a minor-league deal, sources confirmed. The deal was pending a physical Sunday evening.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2022

A Florida doctor doing cancer surgery on a patient removed the wrong area, state says

MIAMI — Asking the patient to confirm where a cancer surgery should be performed after the patient had been given a sedative led to a Tampa area doctor performing a wrong site surgery, a state complaint said.

Miami Herald · Mar 20, 2022

Lightning hang with Rangers, but familiar problem looms in loss

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning hadn’t been able to beat the Rangers in two previous meetings, but in Saturday night’s prime-time national TV matchup, they came out of the gate looking to push the pace.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2022

Why Tom Brady returned to the Bucs

TAMPA, Fla. — His competitive fire wasn’t extinguished by the sips of champagne from all the toasts to his career, which ended awkwardly only six weeks earlier. Instead, 44-year-old retiree Tom Brady sounded as if he were preparing for a game when he telephoned Bucs quarterbacks coach Clyde Christensen.

Tribune News Service · Mar 19, 2022

Bucs agree to deal with Giants veteran safety Logan Ryan

TAMPA, Fla. — Logan Ryan won two Super Bowls in four seasons playing with Tom Brady in New England. So add another player likely recruited by the Bucs quarterback headed to Tampa Bay.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2022

Verano Opening Two MÜV Medical Cannabis Dispensaries In Tampa Bay Area

Verano Holdings Corp. (OTCQX: VRNOF) (CSE:VRNO) announced the opening of its 42nd and 43rd MÜV dispensaries in Florida.

Benzinga · Mar 18, 2022