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The 44-year-old quarterback, helped by Rams giveaways, nearly replicated the comeback from 25 points down against Atlanta in the second half of the 2017 Super Bowl. The 49ers are seeking their second Super Bowl appearance in three seasons, having lost to Kansas City for the 2019 title. They swept the Rams this season, most notably winning 27-24 in overtime in the finale to secure a playoff berth. It’s a very cool and historic matchup for a place in the Super Bowl — which will be played at the Rams’ home stadium, no less. The Bengals, who lost twice in the Super Bowl to San Francisco in the 1980s, didn't play the Bills this season.

The Los Angeles Rams made it 3 for 3 for road teams in the NFL’s divisional playoff round, setting up an all-NFC West conference championship game with San Francisco by edging defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay 30-27 Sunday.

Brady rallied the Bucs from a 27-3 second-half deficit with help from three Los Angeles turnovers, tying the game on Leonard Fournette’s 9-yard run on fourth-and-inches with 42 seconds remaining. Stafford led the Rams downfield after the ensuing kickoff, using completions of 20 and 44 yards to league receiving leader Cooper Kupp to set up Gay’s winning field goal. The 13-year veteran also scored on a 1-yard run as the Rams (14-5) advanced to next Sunday’s NFC championship game at home against the San Francisco 49ers. Brady completed 30 of 54 passes for 329 yards, one touchdown and one interception. ___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://apnews.com/hub/pro-32 and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

Matthew Stafford threw for 366 yards and two touchdowns and Matt Gay’s 30-yard field goal as time expired lifted the Los Angeles Rams to a 30-27 divisional playoff victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Woman in custody: The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said a woman was taken into custody after driving the wrong way on an interstate and then setting her vehicle on fire. (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office)TAMPA, Fla. — A woman is accused of driving the wrong way on a Florida interstate and then setting her vehicle on fire when she was pulled over, authorities said. >> Read more trending newsAccording to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the woman was driving the wrong way in the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Tampa when deputies made a traffic stop, WTVT-TV reported. “She had a knife in her hand and, at one point, she lit her vehicle on fire.”The woman was taken into custody and the fire was extinguished, WFLA-TV reported. Because the woman was taken into custody under the Baker Act, she was not arrested, WTVT reported.

NFL An NFL logo as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on October 12, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. (Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images, File)The NFL on Friday announced an update to its COVID-19 testing protocols, ending a daily testing requirement for unvaccinated players, according to multiple reports. The change, which the NFL Players Association agreed to, removes the distinction between vaccinated and unvaccinated players, according to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero. League officials said infections stemming from the omicron variant led to a spike in COVID-19 cases beginning in mid-December. Between Aug. 1 and Jan. 8, officials reported just over 960 positive COVID-19 tests among players and just over 800 positive tests for personnel members.

Sergio Mitre Sergio Mitre of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on photo day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Al Bello/Getty Images, File)A Mexican court sentenced former professional baseball player Sergio Mitre to 50 years in prison for the murder of his former girlfriend’s 22-month-old daughter, according to multiple reports. He was found guilty Wednesday of femicide in the death, which happened in Saltillo, Mexico, Mexican magazine Proceso reported. Officials said they also uncovered injuries to the girl’s back and head that suggested domestic violence, El Heraldo de Saltillo reported. Born in Los Angeles, Mitre pitched for the Chicago Cubs, the Florida Marlins, the New York Yankees and the Milwaukee Brewers between 2003 and 2011.

TAMPA, Fla. — The families of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie have agreed “in principle” to a deal that would split the couple’s belongings when they are released by the FBI, the Laundrie family attorney said. “I have no further comment at this time.”>> Gabby Petito: FBI confirms remains found in Florida preserve are Brian Laundrie’s#BREAKING: Families of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie reach property agreement, lawyer says https://t.co/luiYngLq4u — Allyson Henning (@WFLAAllyson) January 20, 2022The disappearance of Petito, 22, drew worldwide attention late last year. >> Coroner: Gabby Petito died of strangulationTeton County Coroner Brent Blue said on Oct. 12 that Petito died of strangulation. Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino says an agreement between the families in regards to property *including the notebook* has been reached. A medical examiner later determined that Laundrie died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Cities with the fastest rent increase include Tampa and New York City. Oakland and Minneapolis are cities with the slowest rent increase.

TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced an opening date for its new coaster, Iron Gwazi. Iron Gwazi will plunge riders from a 206 foot-tall peak into a 91-degree drop, reaching top speeds of 76 miles per hour. READ: Gatorland extends Florida resident discountBusch Gardens said riders on Iron Gwazi will experience a dozen airtime moments, including three inversions, as they sink into crocodile-inspired thrills. The new coaster also features all-new thrill components and a reimagined track layout, Busch Gardens said. READ: Universal Orlando announces Mardi Gras concert lineup, more detailsExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 9 Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens (Busch Gardens)Annual pass members can be one of the first to ride Iron Gwazi during exclusive preview days.

The record-breaking hybrid coaster Iron Gwazi will officially open to guests on March 11.

Kelce made the cross-country trip from Tampa to Kansas City Sunday to catch her sons Travis and Jason play in two separate NFL playoff matchups.

Kelce made the cross-country trip from Tampa to Kansas City Sunday to catch her sons Travis and Jason play in two separate NFL playoff matchups.

TAMPA, Fla. — A billboard in Tampa, Florida, is calling on a hospital to change the food options it offers. The billboard, which says “I’m Not Lovin’ the Ventilator,” a play on the McDonald’s slogan “I’m lovin’ it,” shows a patient in the hospital with the text, “High-fat fast food can contribute to obesity, putting Covid patients at risk for intubation. Ask @TGHCares to go #FastFoodFree.”>> Read more trending newsThe billboard was sponsored by The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, which wants Tampa General Hospital to get rid of the McDonald’s restaurant on the first floor of its hospital, WFLA reported. The physicians group also filed a complaint with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County saying the hospital should change its dining options, The Tampa Bay Times reported. The billboard is scheduled to stay up through Feb. 12, WFLA reported.

Tampa, FL – Floridians for Solar Choice (FSC) Chairman Tory Perfetti reported a $420,000 contribution in December 2021, kicking off a bid to change the Florida Constitution in order to protect the right of Floridians to utilize the sun to generate, collect, and sell solar power. Floridians for Solar Choice is organizing a massive statewide effort to collect the required petitions to get the initiative on the ballot. The sunshine state should harness the power of the sun and that power should not be monopolized by any one group, company, or organization. We believe no one owns the sun in the sunshine state.”In order to get the measure on the ballot, Floridians for Solar Choice will need to collect 891,589 signatures in twenty-four months starting February 2, 2022. For more information, visit the Floridians for Solar Choice website.

A Florida man has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for fraudulently collecting over $800,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.

“I think people look at places like San Francisco, and think, ‘Oh that will never be us,’ ” one affordable-housing advocate said. “I think they are making a mistake.”

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the Los Angeles Rams at Raymond James Stadium in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs at 3 p.m. Sunday.

The Bucs defense did its part, too, intercepting Jalen Hurts twice in the Philadelphia quarterback’s playoff debut. Brady completed 29 of 37 passes without an interception while extending his postseason record for TD passes to 85. The Eagles (9-9) scored on Boston Scott's 34-yard run and Hurts' 16-yard TD pass to Kenneth Gainwell in the fourth quarter. The Eagles ran for at least 130 yards in their next nine games, including seven in a row with more than 175. He returned briefly in the second quarter, before taking the rest of the day off.

As costs rise, some seniors have turned to gig driver apps like Uber or Lyft to afford life in Tampa Bay.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has started its Mardi Gras celebration.

Why would someone pay hundreds of thousands of dollars over asking price for a house without even seeing it first?Matthew Barnes explains in just three words: "Tampa will boom."Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free.What's happening: Barnes, investor and self-proclaimed "​​principal of miscellaneous corporations," tells Axios he has left Fisher Island, the richest ZIP code in Florida, to drop bank in Tampa.When 4615 Bayshore Blvd. hit the market for $3.5 milli

Mike Evans caught two of Brady’s TD passes, giving him a club-record 14 scoring receptions this year. He also became the first player in NFL history to begin a career with eight consecutive seasons with at least 1,000 yards receiving. Tampa Bay (13-4) broke the club record for victories in a regular season set in 2002 and also earned the No. Evans caught TD passes of 3 and 20 yards, and receiver Scotty Miller scored on a 33-yard run in the fourth quarter for the Bucs. Darnold completed 29 of 42 passes for 219 yards, two touchdowns and one interception for the Panthers.

Under a blanket of dense fog, an unidentified person apparently jumped off a construction crane with a parachute in downtown Tampa last weekend. In a...

TAMPA, Fla. — Two Malayan tigers at ZooTampa have tested positive for COVID-19, officials at the west-central Florida zoo said Thursday. >> Read more trending newsThe tigers, ages 16 and 7, are “exhibiting mild respiratory symptoms,” zoo officials said in a news release. They will remain from public view and in their night quarters until further notice, zoo officials said. >> Cleaning service worker attacked by tiger at Florida zoo; animal fatally shotThe zoo also will test its orangutans “out of an abundance of caution,” the Tampa Bay Times reported. 1 priority.”More coronavirus pandemic coverage:>> Coronavirus: How long between exposure to the virus and the start of symptoms?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially severed ties with Antonio Brown, terminating the contract of the mercurial receiver who claimed he was fired in the middle of a game for not playing through an ankle injury.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play against the Carolina Panthers in the team’s regular season finale at Raymond James Stadium at 4:25 p.m. Sunday and the game will be on WKMG-TV.

It doesn’t seem to matter who Tom Brady’s throwing to, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep finding ways to win. Antonio Brown is the latest big-name playmaker the seven-time Super Bowl champion won’t have at his disposal the remainder of the season. Brown was booted off the team after the wide receiver abruptly left the sideline during the third quarter of Sunday’s 28-24 come-from-behind victory over the New York Jets.

With one week to go in the NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have three possible opponents for the first round of the NFL Playoffs.

TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man died early Saturday after exiting a moving vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. >> Read more trending newsThe 25-year-old man from Pinellas Park, whose name was not released, exited the vehicle on Interstate 275 in Hillsborough County near Tampa, WFLA-TV reported. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Toshia Lizette Caldwell, 38, of Port Richey, was driving southbound on I-275 at around 2:23 a.m. EST, WTVT-TV reported. That was when the passenger exited her 2017 Hyundai Elantra at highway speed and fell onto the roadway. https://t.co/IATTaxO16g — FOX 13 Tampa Bay (@FOX13News) January 2, 2022The man fell onto the road, where he was struck several times by an unknown number of vehicles, the television station reported.

TAMPA, Fla. — (AP) — A Florida man died early Saturday after exiting a moving car on a busy interstate highway near Tampa, authorities said. WATCH: New Year off to a rocky start as canceled flights cause chaosThe Florida Highway Patrol said the 25-year-old Pinellas Park man exited the car for unknown reasons on Interstate 275 while it was traveling at highway speeds, and was then struck by passing vehicles. READ: 2 killed in Florida when train hits car going around crossing gateThe man died at the scene. The driver of the car, 38-year-old Toshia Lizette Caldwell, was arrested and jailed on charges of driving under the influence, authorities said. WATCH: Sheriff: Florida teen in stolen car arrested after fleeing from deputies, crashing into patrol carCourt records did not list an attorney for Caldwell.

22 Arkansas past Penn State 24-10 in the Outback Bowl on Saturday. Sean Clifford went 14 of 32 or 195 yards for Penn State (7-6). Arkansas took the opening kickoff in the second half and put together a seven-play, 75-yard drive that concluded with Jefferson’s 8-yard TD run. Penn State led 10-7 at the half thanks to a 43-yard field goal by Jake Pinegar. … Penn State DE Smith Vilbert had three sacks.

KJ Jefferson picked up 104 of his 110 rushing yards in the second half and threw for 90 more to lead No. 22 Arkansas past Penn State 24-10 in the Outback Bowl.

TAMPA, Fla. — (AP) — On Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 75,900 new cases of COVID-19 in Florida. READ: Study: Omicron variant may help to ward off more severe deltaFriday’s report marks a single-day record for the number of new cases in Florida. It breaks the record set a day earlier, when more than 58,000 cases were reported in the state. The omicron variant of the coronavirus has spiked in Florida and across the nation over the past few weeks. In Tampa on Friday morning, three people collapsed while waiting in line at a testing site.

The Omicron variant is sending COVID-19 cases skyrocketing and thousands of children to the hospital. Infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Osterholm joins “CBS Mornings” to explain why it's not too late to get vaccinated, and why it's still important to, even though Omicron may be less deadly than the Delta variant.

It was the first NHL game since the Lightning won 4-3 at Vegas on Dec. 21 in the only game played that night. Tampa Bay had six players and coach Jon Cooper unavailable in COVID-19 protocols. Tampa Bay center Brayden Point had two goals and an assist in his return after missing 14 games with an upper-body injury. With goalies Andrei Vasilevskiy and Brian Elliott both out, Maxime Lagace made 27 saves in his first NHL game since May 8, 2021, with Pittsburgh. Colton gave Tampa Bay a 3-2 lead at 8:11 of the second just after a Montreal minor penalty expired.

Ondrej Palat scored 36 seconds into overtime after Tampa Bay teammate Corey Perry tied it late in the third period, and the Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in the first NHL game following an extended holiday break.

An "unruly" passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight going from Tampa, Fla., to Atlanta on Dec. 23 was taken into FBI custody following a reported heated argument about masking on board the plane, USA Today reported. "Situations like these are rare for the vast majority of our customers and Delta has zero tolerance for unruly behavior at our airports and aboard our aircraft," Delta said of the incident in a statement, according to USA Today.A video...

Video shows the woman telling a fellow passenger to mask up while her own mask was down. Then it got ugly.

Woman in custody: A woman who allegedly caused a disturbance on a Delta flight from Tampa to Atlanta was detained when the plane landed in Georgia. ( George Rose/Getty Images)ATLANTA — The FBI detained a woman Thursday after authorities said she caused a disturbance on a Delta Air Lines flight from Tampa, Florida, to Atlanta. >> Read more trending newsDelta flight 2790 departed from Tampa International Airport at 5:39 p.m. EST Thursday, the Tampa Bay Times reported. According to the Atlanta Police Department, Patricia Cornwall became unruly and injured passengers and Delta employees, the newspaper reported. https://t.co/1iyGQUsTb8 — WSB-TV (@wsbtv) December 26, 2021Police contacted the on-call FBI agent at the airport, and officers moved Cornwall to the Atlanta Police Department precinct, the newspaper reported.

A woman was taken into FBI custody two days before Christmas after she caused a disturbance on a Tampa to Atlanta flight that resulted in injuries, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Delta flight 2790 departed from Tampa International Airport at 5:39 p.m. Thursday. During the flight, Patricia Cornwall became unruly and injured passengers and Delta employees, police said. When the ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The UCF Knights are Gasparilla Bowl champions. The team beat the Florida Gators 29 to 17, marking their first win against UF in program history. The Gasparilla Bowl wasn’t the biggest game in UCF history, but for thousands of fans in attendance and so many of the players, beating Florida by double digits might be their most memorable win. Just because they have a bigger name, that’s not going to stop us.”READ: Gasparilla Bowl: Knights, Gators face off in TampaUCF coach Gus Malzahn said he believes the team is the program of the future. READ: Medical examiner: Former Buccaneers, Chargers WR Vincent Jackson died from ‘chronic alcohol use’But on the other side of the field, the Florida Gators are already turning the page.

The city of Tampa once marked the start of the holiday season by turning on Christmas lights strewn throughout downtown’s Franklin Street.

Florida quarterback Emory Jones, playing in his final game with the Gators before entering the transfer portal, completed 14 of 36 passes for 171 yards. Florida was led by interim coach Greg Knox, who took over when Dan Mullen was fired before the regular-season finale against Florida State. Florida led 10-9 at halftime thanks to Chris Howard’s 26-yard field goal with 1:36 left in the second quarter. The announced crowd at Raymond James Stadium, the home of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was a Gasparilla Bowl record of 63,669. STRANGE STOPPAGEThe game was briefly delayed in the first quarter when Florida linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper lost his helmet.

TAMPA, Fla — (AP) — A federal judge in Florida on Wednesday blocked President Joe Biden's requirement for federal contractors to receive coronavirus vaccines, adding to a series of legal setbacks for the mandate. U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday wrote that Florida's lawsuit against the rule demonstrated a “substantial likelihood” that the White House did not have authority to set the requirement. The preliminary injunction in Florida comes after a federal judge in Georgia this month had already blocked enforcement of the rule nationwide. The decision marks the one of the latest victories for Republican-led states challenging Biden's vaccine mandates, which the White House argues are necessary to protect Americans during the pandemic. Florida, along with other GOP states, conservative organizations and businesses, have also filed suit against White House vaccine mandates for health care workers and companies with more than 100 employees.

TAMPA, Fla. — Get ready college football fans, two Florida teams will battle it out in Tampa on Thursday night. The UCF Knights and Florida Gators will play in the Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. READ: 9 facts about the UCF KnightsThis will be the Knights’ fourth Gasparilla Bowl appearance. This will be the Gator’s first appearance in the Gasparilla Bowl. READ: UCF Knights to face Florida Gators at Gasparilla Bowl in TampaClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man was arrested after police say he attacked a teenage girl after she cut him off in traffic. The 16-year-old victim was not identified, but suffered redness, soreness and bruises on her jaw, WFLA reported. Investigators say they were able to track Saunders down easily because of his distinct car, a black-and-white Porsche 911 convertible with “911″ printed on the driver’s side door, the AP reported. Saunders has pleaded not guilty and was released on $15,000 bond. He faces charges of felony burglary of conveyance with assault or battery, the AP reported.

A Florida man has been charged with punching a teenage girl in the face after she cut him off in traffic.

NBC's “The Voice,” CBS' “Survivor” and Fox's “The Masked Singer” all crowned winners this past week and had fans tuning in. NBC had 5.1 million, CBS had 3.8 million, ABC had 3.5 million, Univision had 1.3 million, Ion Television had 1 million and Telemundo had 910,000. NFL Football: New Orleans at Tampa Bay, NBC, 18.06 million. NFL Football: New England at Indianapolis, NFL Network, 7.26 million. “Football Night in America, Part 2,” NBC, 4.73 million.

Television viewers were in the mood for competition last week.

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Despite playing without coach Sean Payton on the sideline, the Saints (7-7) beat the Bucs (10-4) for the seventh straight time during the regular season — fourth since Brady left New England for Tampa Bay in 2020. The victory gave New Orleans a sweep of the season series between the NFC South rivals and boosted the Saints into playoff position. It also forced Tampa Bay to wait at least one another week to clinch its first division crown since 2007. With defensive coordinator Dennis Allen standing in for Payton, who missed the game after testing positive for COVID-19, the Saints stymied the NFL’s No. ... WRs Chris Godwin (knee) and Mike Evans (hamstring) left in the second quarter, Godwin after taking a hard hit from Saints CB P.J.

Tampa, Florida's big pirate celebration and parade is coming back after a year off because of virus-related concerns.

TAMPA, Fla. — (AP) — Researchers diagnosed former NFL receiver Vincent Jackson, who was found dead in a Florida hotel room in February, as suffering from stage 2 chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Jackson played 12 seasons with the San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers before retiring in 2018. The late player’s family on Thursday released the findings of a study conducted by the Boston-based Concussion Legacy Foundation’s brain bank in hopes of raising awareness of CTE and the risks of the disease. “Vincent Jackson was a brilliant, disciplined, gentle giant whose life began to change in his mid-30s. “That his brain showed stage 2 CTE should no longer surprise us; these results have become commonplace,” the doctor added in the foundation statement.

The century-old pirate “invasion” of Tampa is coming back after a virus-related year off and officials have a message: don't throw plastic parade beads into the bay. The Gasparilla parade and other events are set to return in January, celebrating the pirate lore of Florida's Gulf Coast. Mounds of them get thrown to crowds numbering in the tens of thousands along the Tampa Bay parade route — and many wind up in the waters where they can have detrimental long-term effects on marine life. “We have to make sure we are taking care of our beautiful bay,” Castor said. The Gasparilla event itself dates to 1904.

Tom Brady became the NFL’s all-time completions leader and threw his 700th touchdown pass for the winning score as the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers got a 33-27 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Tampa Bay won it on Breshad Perriman’s 58-yard catch-and-run with 5:31 left in OT — the 700th TD pass of Brady’s career, including playoffs. Brady, who ruled Buffalo and won 17 AFC East titles during a two-decade stint with the New England Patriots, improved to 33-3 in career starts against the Bills. Josh Allen shrugged off a slow start to throw for 308 yards and two touchdowns for Buffalo. The Bucs, who have won four straight on the heels on a two-game skid, exposed the Bills offensively and defensively before Allen and the league’s No. Buccaneers: Tampa Bay can clinch its first NFC South crown since 2007 when its hosts three-time defending division champ New Orleans next Sunday night.

Tom Brady became the NFL’s all-time completions leader and threw his 700th touchdown pass for the winning score as the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers got a 33-27 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Tom Brady became the NFL’s all-time completions leader and threw his 700th touchdown pass for the winning score as the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers got a 33-27 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Brady threw for 363 yards and two touchdowns, and scored on a quarterback sneak set up by the 7,143rd completion of an unmatched 22-year career that includes seven Super Bowl titles. Tampa Bay won it on Breshad Perriman’s 58-yard catch-and-run with 5:31 left in OT — the 700th TD pass of Brady’s career, including playoffs. Despite blowing a 21-point halftime lead, the Bucs (10-3) won their fourth straight game and moved closer to clinching Tampa Bay’s first NFC South title since 2007.

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TAMPA, Fla. — (AP) — Detectives in Tampa are asking Uber to help solve a “grandparent scam” that conned $10,000 from a 75-year-old man who was told his granddaughter needed the money to get out of jail. Uber also is helping the Hillsborough Sheriff's Office find suspects in a long-running con that scammed an 82-year-old woman out of $700,000, nearly her entire life savings. Detectives want names of Uber account holders and credit card information along with their ride histories, and Uber says it’s cooperating. "Uber strictly prohibits the use of the Uber app to commit crimes and regularly works with law enforcement to assist with investigations," Uber told the Tampa Bay Times. For copyright information, check with the distributor of this item, Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, Fla.).

A Florida grand jury indicts a man on first-degree murder charges.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is already looking ahead to the new year with a jam packed entertainment lineup.

The Florida Gators are Las Vegas favorites in the Gasparilla Bowl against the University of Central Florida Knights.

I took 700 photos at the Instagram photo studio in Tysons Corner Center. I have regrets.

Tom Brady again named Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signals after winning Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 7, 2021, in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Sports Illustrated has again named Tom Brady its Sportsperson of the Year. >> PHOTOS: Tom Brady through the yearsIn a profile of the 44-year-old NFL icon, who also won the award in 2005, Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim marveled at how Brady continues to dominate the sport more than two decades after his pro football career began. Titans all, but not acclaimed for their athletic achievements in 2021,” Wertheim wrote of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback. And he is still winning.”Brady, who has seven Super Bowl wins under his belt, is just the third athlete to be named Sportsperson of the Year multiple times.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been in a delicate position from his first days as the state's top executive. As a somewhat environmentally conscious Republican,...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s first case of the omicron COVID-19 variant was confirmed Tuesday by a veterans’ hospital in Tampa. At that time, just 39-percent of the state was fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. READ: Omicron concerns drive Central Florida residents to get COVID-19 vaccine boostersNow, with the first omicron case confirmed, more than 60-percent of Florida is fully vaccinated. Today, the county has 77-percent of its population fully vaccinated, the best in the area. Another four Central Florida counties- Brevard, Lake, Orange and Osceola- have at least 60-percent of their population fully vaccinated.

Investigators found the body of Kathleen Moore, a 34-year-old aspiring nurse, in a wooded area near her boyfriend's home in west-central Florida.

TAMPA, Fla. — A veterans’ hospital in Tampa said it has detected the first case of the omicron COVID-19 variant in Florida. Officials from the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital said the patient is experiencing mild symptoms and had recently returned from international travel. The hospital said it is critical to get vaccinated against the virus as soon as possible, as the new variant begins to spread. According to the CDC, the omicron variant has been detected in 17 states so far, not including Florida. READ: Crowds continue to gather in Florida as health officials keep watch for COVID-19 omicron variantExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Omicron COVID-19 variant On Nov. 26, the World Health Organization classified a new variant, B.1.1.529, as a “variant of concern” and named it omicron.

The Florida Department of Health confirmed on Tuesday doctors have identified the first confirmed instance of the omicron variant in the state.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the Buffalo Bills at 4:25 p.m. on Sunday.

UCF Knights to face Florida Gators at Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa File photo of Raymond James Stadium during Super Bowl LV in February. TAMPA, Fla. — The stage is set for a matchup between the Florida Gators and UCF Knights on the football field. For the first time ever, the two schools are going to go head-to-head, in a bowl game. On the Knights side, this will be the first bowl game with Gus Malzahn in charge and a chance to beat an SEC school in a bowl game for the third time. Napier is taking over a team that had to beat Florida State last week to get to a bowl game.

For Lou Brown, a Realtor with a firm in Midtown St. Petersburg, it used to be unusual to represent a prospective buyer who lost their desired house in a bidding war to an investor.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, his wife and DCF Secretary Shevaun Harris hold a news conference in Tampa.

Antonio Brown and two other NFL players have been suspended immediately for three games by the league for violating COVID-19 protocols.

U.S. home prices rose briskly in September, another sign that the housing market is booming in the aftermath of last year’s coronavirus recession.

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Police say a Florida man has been charged with killing a Pennsylvania woman after her dismembered body was found dumped in a bay.

The New York Giants have fired offensive coordinator Jason Garrett after a dreadful performance in a nationally televised game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tom Brady threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New York Giants 30-10.

American Airlines and JetBlue are asking a federal judge to throw out the government's effort to block a deal between the two airlines that has them working together on service in the Northeast.

A Florida family is in trouble with their homeowners association for putting up their Christmas lights too early.

A detective in Florida investigating the disappearance of Carole Baskin’s second husband says that the “Tiger King” star has three times refused requests for interviews.

FDLE agents continue to search for clues in the case of a woman who's been missing since 2016.

Black Friday is a week away but SeaWorld in Orlando and Busch Gardens in Tampa have already released their sales for the holidays.

Investigators are asking Uber for records as they investigate the theft of more than $700,000 from an 82-year-old Florida woman who apparently fell for a “grandparent scam.”.

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, recovering from a concussion, injured a knee dancing in the team hotel the night before losing at South Carolina.

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 31 saves, Anthony Cirelli had a goal and two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat Washington 3-2 to end the Capitals’ eight-game season-opening point streak.

Michelin, the French tire company which also rates and reviews restaurants, is partnering with Visit Florida to bring out its first-ever guide to the state's best dining establishments.

Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy will miss Sunday’s game against San Francisco because of the NFL’s COVID-19 protocol.

The holiday festivities are returning to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

A nationwide truck driver shortage, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, is now contributing to wider supply chain issues that are hampering the ability to move goods across the country, industry experts said.

Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy says he has tested positive for COVID-19.

A 15-year-old boy is facing manslaughter charges for being suspected of shooting a 15-year-old girl, who later died of complications.

A 20-year-old Florida man is accused of grabbing the steering wheel and causing a woman to lose control of the car she was driving as they traveled on Interstate 75.

Tristan Jarry had 26 saves, Danton Heinen and Brian Boyle scored early second-period goals, and the short-handed Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 in the regular-season opener.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced former coach Jon Gruden will be removed from the team’s Ring of Honor after a series of offensive emails surfaced when he was an analyst with ESPN.

Tom Brady says his heavily wrapped throwing hand is sore but he expects to play when the Buccaneers visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed Jon Cooper to a three-year extension through the 2024-25 season, rewarding their coach after the team won consecutive Stanley Cup titles.