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.

WalletHub has released its 2024 list of the most “sinful” cities in America — and one city stands above the rest in Florida.

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.

Nearly two decades ago, My Chemical Romance released their career-defining rock opera, “The Black Parade.”

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.

Todd Bowles is adamant about what it will take to turn around Tampa Bay’s season.

After 42 seasons, Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-play.

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.

Just off Interstate 4, a massive building almost resembles a big, white boat.

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.

Authorities say there have been multiple deaths in St. Lucie County.

With its mighty strength and its dangerous path, Hurricane Milton has powered into a very rare threat that is flirting with experts’ worst fears.

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.

Hurricanes are forcing changes to Florida's election procedures.

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.

Hurricane Milton is a rare one.

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.

Thousands of dockworkers along the East and Gulf coasts are now on strike against the United States Maritime Alliance.

Baker Mayfield threw for 347 yards and two touchdowns, while Mike Evans became the Buccaneers’ career scoring leader Sunday during Tampa Bay’s 33-16 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

With Hurricane Helene expected to make landfall in Florida on Thursday, Publix has announced that stores in Helene’s expected path are set to close early ahead of the storm’s arrival.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles says there’s no need to overreact to his team’s first loss of the season.

The ranking examined factors like public schooling, housing, nightlife, cost of living and more to determine a final “grade” for each suburb.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a heavy loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday after rookie Bo Nix ran for an early touchdown and Will Lutz kicked four field goals, ending with a score of 26-7.

The high-speed rail connects Central and South Florida, but an expansion to Tampa could be on the way.

The list considers which cities had residents using rodent control services most often last year, using data from over 300 Terminix branches.

Miami quarterback Cam Ward has topped 15,000 yards passing in his career, making him the 13th player recognized by the NCAA to have reached that milestone.

A constitutional challenge to the Biden administration program enabling Medicare to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs has been revived by a federal appeals court.

The chicken sandwich franchise laid out plans last week to bring 100 restaurants into the Sunshine State.

This will mark the first time since the faith-based chain first kicked off nearly 15 years ago that its locations will be open on a Sunday.

Get lost in the immersive sights and sounds of the rainforest as you make your way through all new animal exhibits and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Wild Oasis realm.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to another strong start, though coach Todd Bowles understandably is playing down the significance of being 2-0 for a fourth straight season.

The ranking takes a look at factors like seclusion, popularity with couples, heat and sunsets to determine which beaches made the top cut.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe they have the potential to have a dominant offense this season.

Baker Mayfield threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 37-20 rout of the new-look Washington Commanders, spoiling the NFL debut of No. 2 overall draft pick Jayden Daniels on Sunday.

Lakeland police have announced the arrest of a man accused of “clearly attempting” to shoot and kill two detectives on Tuesday.

It took Baker Mayfield one series to show the Tampa Bay Buccaneers everything they wanted to see from him in a preseason-closing 24-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins.

The theme park announced its oldest operating roller coaster will end its run on Labor Day.

What’s the best place to spend a hard-earned vacation in the Sunshine State? This ranking just might have the answer.

A Justice Department watchdog found one of the nation’s most prolific federal narcotics prosecutors flouted ethics rules last year when he drunkenly handed his business card to Florida police investigating a hit-and-run crash.

There are close to 900 stores already across Florida. But even more are set to open.

Tampa's own viral dancing sensation, DJ Loheit, is now inspiring others through competitive sports for kids with disabilities.

A semitruck lost control and went into a canal off Interstate 75, according to fire rescue officials.

Tropical Storm Debby continues to make its way through the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to rapidly strengthen into a hurricane before reaching the Florida coast.

Tampa Bay’s Tristan Wirfs became the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history after agreeing Thursday to a five-year, $140.63 million contract extension.

Florida is filled with strange places, but there are a few where you’ll have to take a trek to see them for yourself.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference at the Tampa Bay History Center.

It’s Tampa’s most terrifying Halloween event and this year, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is celebrating 25 years of Howl-O-Scream.

A man suspected of multiple armed robberies tried to run from law enforcement by jumping down four balconies.

Federal officials are investigating an incident in which a Southwest Airlines jet flew as low as 150 feet over water while it was still about 5 miles from its intended landing spot in Tampa, Florida.

Phoenix Rising is set to open on July 21 to all guests

Monte Kiffin, the longtime NFL and college assistant coach whose Tampa Bay defenses routinely ranked among the league’s best, died Thursday.

The plane caught fire soon after the tires blew out, with smoke billowing from the aircraft.

This unique "Futuro House" is one of only two remaining in the state. And its story is out of this world.

Investigators said she wrote a message on the governor's website asking to meet with DeSantis “as soon as possible."

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue announced its firefighters responded to hundreds of emergency calls on the Fourth of July.

For the first time in the area’s history, an Asian film festival is coming to Tampa.

A federal judge Wednesday blocked a new Biden administration health-care rule that would clash with Florida’s attempts to restrict treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender people.

State officials said that the operation comes after SB 1764 went into effect on Monday, cracking down on street racers across the state.

The Nashville Predators made a big splash on the opening day of NHL free agency by signing Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei.

The study used factors like crime rates, hotel prices, delayed flights and fatal crashes to figure out which cities suffer the most during the summer travel season.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was back out in Central Florida to award millions for infrastructure projects in Lake County.

Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio was shot and killed in Tampa, his attorney Lewis Fusco confirmed with News 6 partner News4JAX.

A Tampa police officer deployed his Taser while attempting to arrest a domestic violence suspect who was then fatally struck by a car, according to a news release.

These plants are in limited supply, so company officials explained they won’t be a mainstay at Publix stores.

A joint law enforcement effort led by the U. S Secret Service Thursday dismantled 13 illegal devices, a move the agency projected would prevent $3.9 million in stolen EBT funds in Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville.

No need to say "Please, Please, Please" for a Sabrina Carpenter tour. The singer is making a couple stops in Florida this fall.

It’s June, meaning the halfway mark of the year is almost here. Here is a roundup of some of the artists coming to Orlando and Tampa in the second half of 2024.

A 71-year-old Florida woman was arrested on allegations of shooting and killing a man because “he did not clean up after himself."

A Tampa man is accused of using a car to smash through the fence surrounding Orlando International Airport and driving on the tarmac, records show.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $116.5 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, after vetoing close to $950 million in spending approved by lawmakers in March.

Just off Interstate 4, a massive building almost resembles a big, white boat.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $116.5 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2024–25 during a news conference at an event venue in Tampa.

On Tuesday, Publix announced it’s bringing back eight limited-time ice cream flavors to its stores this summer — as well as a Public ice cream truck.

Over 80 vendors are setting up at Orlando’s Festival Park this weekend as part of one of Florida's largest Asian festivals.

For decades, the tunnels were rumored to have been used for smuggling alcohol. However, experts have a different theory.

A 69-year-old man was arrested in Volusia County after after he was accused of posing as a cancer patient and scamming a Florida nonprofit out of thousands of dollars.

Bruhat Soma was unbeatable before he arrived at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and neither the dictionary, nor his competitors, nor a lightning-round tiebreaker challenged him on the way to victory.

These general stores are “tucked away in the nooks and crannies of the Sunshine State,” making them relatively obscure for most.

Florida may be among the best states in the nation, but that doesn’t mean everywhere in the state is rainbows and sunshine.

Crash happened on Sand Lake Road and International Drive.

The list is made up of 150 cities from across the nation, ranked on factors like affordability, weather, crime rates and commuter friendliness.

An alligator seen hanging by a plane at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa last month made another appearance at the military base this week, but this time he got a trip to a new home.

The season is set to kick off on Thursday, Sept. 5 with the Baltimore Ravens pitted against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The ranking examines factors like job-market saturation, housing affordability and commuter friendliness to determine which areas topped others.

Outzen — dubbed “The Rooster” thanks to his red hair and “fiery demeanor” — passed away on April 30 due to complications associated with an immune deficiency disorder.

The Orlando Brightline station has enough ridership for the company to focus long distance routes. This means starting June 1, there are big changes to monthly discount passes.

According to the study, these cities were analyzed based on economic, housing, transportation, health and education factors..

University officials said that around 75-100 protestors — including some unaffiliated with the university — arrived at the campus on Tuesday morning with items like wooden shields, umbrellas and tents.