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USA Today has released its ranking of the best "small towns" in the southern U.S., highlighting some niche locales that many tourists might not know about.
Jo Adell’s home run drought ended all at once as he hit two of the Los Angeles Angels’ four homers in an eight-run fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays.
UConn has capped its season at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll one day after winning its 12th national championship.
Women’s college basketball has been on the rise these last few years, riding the wave of iconic players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins.
The only thing that flustered Paul Skenes on Wednesday was getting asked about his photo spread with girlfriend Livvy Dunne in GQ magazine.
On a small plot of land in Polk County, a company is hard at work crafting a road out of radioactive materials.
Left homeless after Hurricane Milton destroyed the Tropicana Field roof on Oct. 9, the Tampa Bay Rays began their season as renters at Steinbrenner Field, the spring training headquarters for the Yankees, playing the Colorado Rockies in the final major league opener.
Drivers passing by this park are likely to spot a massive tower standing alone amid a bunch of trees. What they might not know is the tragic tale surrounding it.
Federal investigators are urging bridge owners to figure out whether dozens of notable bridges across the U.S. are at risk.
More than 800 women filled a concourse inside Raymond James Stadium on the first Friday morning in March for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ inaugural “She is Football Weekend.”.
Lawmakers said the bill aims to help investigators find hit-and-run drivers more easily, though it could involve a new rule for all Florida drivers.
SB 150 is also known as “Trooper’s Law,” named after the dog that was found tied to a fence along I-4 hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall. If passed, Trooper's Law would make restraining a dog outside during a natural disaster punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
United Soccer League intends to start a promotion/relegation system along the international model, a contrast to Major League Soccer.
A Tampa man accused of stealing an ambulance "finished drinking a beer in full view of Troopers" before he was arrested, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
After the Rays withdrew from a $1.3 billion ballpark deal earlier this month, their future in the Tampa Bay area remains uncertain.
A 25-year-old Florida woman was struck and killed on a highway after she got out of her car to check on a dog, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Tampa dentist who was arrested last year after making over 100 threats and “disturbing” messages online has now been sentenced, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a new front on his war against vaccine mandates Wednesday, urging lawmakers to ban all mandates for mRNA-related vaccines.
A “prototype” Publix store is coming to Central Florida, bringing some new features for customers in the area, according to a company spokesperson.
During his speech about a massive expansion project along Interstate 75, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans for yet another upcoming Buc-ee’s location in the state.
The study examined average workweek hours, leisure time, employment rates, and several other factors to determine which cities put in the most effort.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference to introduce a new task force to review and improve the government’s efficiency.
A look at some Yankees who trimmed their hair to comport with the team’s facial hair policy.
Hundreds of beer cans were scattered on the shoulder of a Florida highway after a tractor-trailer failed to complete a turn on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Three months after the World Series, Yankees manager Aaron Boone remained unhappy with some of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ remarks after they beat a sloppy New York team in five games for the title.
Where else can you indulge in chocolate bacon cheesecake AND baked ziti on a stick? Only at the Florida State Fair. The event runs through Feb. 17 at the Florida Fairgrounds and it’s a foodie’s paradise.
Many Florida residents may get annoyed by traffic jams and poor drivers in some of the state’s large, urban areas. But it could be much worse.
The festival will feature a mouth-watering menu and headlining concerts every Saturday with additional performances on select Fridays and Sundays.
WalletHub's ranking examines factors like cost-effectiveness, local activities and weather forecasts to determine the best romantic hotspots this year.
With Valentine’s Day approaching, online restaurant reservation service OpenTable announces its top 100 most romantic restaurants in the country.
A traffic stop on Interstate 75 in Sumter County led to troopers finding fraudulent credit cards and credit card skimmers, according to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol.
Police identified the man as 48-year-old Jeremiah Bailey, who struck multiple pedestrians with his car at various locations in South Tampa on Sunday, killing one and injuring three.
A suspect is dead after Tampa police say he hit several people with a car before leading officers on a chase on I-275.
On select weekends, families can join their favorite Sesame Street friends including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, and more.
The Las Vegas Raiders hired Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant general manager John Spytek to be their GM, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press.
Viewer audiences for the first weekend of the NFL playoffs were down 9.3% from last year, a bigger decline than what the league experienced during the regular season.
A suspected DUI driver was caught on video going the wrong way on a Florida interstate before crashing into a vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Macy’s announced on Thursday that the company is closing dozens of its stores nationwide as part of a “Bold New Chapter” corporate strategy.
Baker Mayfield wanted more yards on one of his several scrambles so he lowered his head, leaned his shoulder forward and rammed into two linebackers.
New Year’s Eve celebrations are renowned for their unique and vibrant drops. In Florida, each drop reflects the local culture and spirit of its city. Here’s a glimpse into some of these festive traditions.
Michigan’s defense sacked Jalen Milroe five times and forced three turnovers by the Alabama quarterback to lead the Wolverines to a 19-13 victory over the 11th-ranked Crimson Tide in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
Baker Mayfield threw for 359 yards and five touchdowns to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep their division and playoff hopes alive with a 48-14 rout of the Carolina Panthers.
Did you know - Lake Eola is a sinkhole and much of Central Florida sits on top of a massive sinkhole? An Engineering Professor explains what that means and what homeowners should keep in mind.
DJ Lagway shrugged off a couple of first-half turnovers and threw for 305 yards and a touchdown to lead Florida to a victory over Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl.
It’s that time of year again — and in the spirit of the season, WalletHub has released its 2024 list of America’s “Best Cities for Christmas.”
Baker Mayfield already has matched his career high for touchdown passes in a season, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won three straight games to climb back to the top of the NFC South standings.
Baker Mayfield threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 28-13 and take over sole possession of first place in the NFC South.
The Space Coast High School Varsity football team is giving thanks this week for an incredible season — and also to a Tampa Bay Buccaneer whose generosity helped change the program's fortunes.
OpenTable has released its picks for the top 100 restaurants of 2024 — and a few of those selections can be found right here in the Sunshine State.
Brandon Hagel tied an NHL record with four assists in the opening period and finished with five as the Tampa Bay Lightning cruised past the Colorado Avalanche 8-2 on Monday.
Andrei Vasilevskiy made 24 saves in his 300th NHL win, and the Tampa Bay Lightning stopped Winnipeg’s seven-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Jets.
The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees’ nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field.
Of the 50 metros examined in this list, Austin, Texas was considered the most debt-ridden thanks to its high growth in recent years. But several Florida cities made it into the top 10.
Jake Moody redeemed himself after missing three earlier field goals by booting a 44-yarder as time expired to give the San Francisco 49ers a 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in running back Christian McCaffrey’s season debut.
Kirk Cousins threw for 276 yards and four touchdowns to help the Atlanta Falcons take sole possession of first place of the NFC South with a 31-26 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin will undergo surgery on a dislocated left ankle.
A former Florida college student is facing several charges in the death of her newborn infant, whose body was found wrapped in a towel in a trash can.
A 23-year-old man faces animal cruelty charges after being accused of tying a dog to a fence along a Florida highway ahead of Hurricane Milton, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Florida counties hard hit by Hurricane Milton are returning to a semblance of normalcy with power being restored to most areas, gas stations reopening and students returning to school this week.
The devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton is still being tallied as a swath of Florida comes to terms with damage from the unusual dual strike of storms in just two weeks.
Hurricane Milton’s explosive formation stirred high anxiety for Florida less than two weeks after Helene raked the state and much of the Southeast.
The fabric roof over the home of baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays was ripped to shreds after Hurricane Milton came ashore in Florida, bringing wind gusts exceeding 100 mph and flooding parts of the state.
The Florida Highway Patrol released footage of a trooper pulling over on the side of the highway near Bruce B Downs Boulevard on Wednesday morning.
Hurricane Milton is expected to unleash its greatest force over hundreds of thousands of immigrants who don’t speak English.
As we’ve been preparing for Hurricane Milton, you’ve heard us talk a lot about storm surge. One big concern with Milton has been the potential of a catastrophic storm surge in the Tampa area.
President Joe Biden is warning airlines and other companies not to overcharge people who are trying to get out of the path of Hurricane Milton.
Fearful Florida residents are streaming out of the Tampa Bay region ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning to relocate to the New Orleans area to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Saints with Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall along Florida’s west coast this week.
Kirk Cousins threw for a career-high 509 yards and four touchdowns, the last of them a 45-yard scoring pass to KhaDarel Hodge in overtime that gave the Atlanta Falcons an improbable 36-30 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
