St. Pete Beach named best in America
In years past, Clearwater Beach and Siesta Beach outranked St. Pete Beach, home of the Don CeSar, but this time it came out on top. Tripadvisor also ranked it as the fifth best beach in the world.
In years past, Clearwater Beach and Siesta Beach outranked St. Pete Beach, home of the Don CeSar, but this time it came out on top. Tripadvisor also ranked it as the fifth best beach in the world.
More than 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued from frigid Texas waters
Volunteers in South Texas raced to save roughly 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles this week threatened by severe winter weather, and SpaceX stepped in to help in the rescue effort.
Volunteers in South Texas raced to save roughly 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles this week threatened by severe winter weather, and SpaceX stepped in to help in the rescue effort.
Gasparilla parade officially canceled for 2021
There will be no pirate invasion of Tampa this year. The annual Gasparilla parade, already postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, is now officially canceled for 2021.
There will be no pirate invasion of Tampa this year. The annual Gasparilla parade, already postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, is now officially canceled for 2021.
Buccaneers cheerleader trades poms for scrubs as nurse at Tampa General Hospital
From bedsides in the intensive care unit to the sidelines of Raymond James Stadium, a Tampa General Hospital critical care nurse is doing double-duty, working at the hospital and cheering for the Buccaneers.
From bedsides in the intensive care unit to the sidelines of Raymond James Stadium, a Tampa General Hospital critical care nurse is doing double-duty, working at the hospital and cheering for the Buccaneers.
Non-native harbor seal appears on north Florida beach
A harbor seal, which is not a native resident of the Sunshine State, found its way to a beach near Jacksonville.
A harbor seal, which is not a native resident of the Sunshine State, found its way to a beach near Jacksonville.
Boat parade for Super Bowl champion Buccaneers
Hundreds of boats hit the water and thousands more fans watched from the shore as the Buccaneers' flotilla sailed down the Hillsborough River, the Lombardi Trophy gleaming in the bright Florida sun and even going airborne for yet another Tom Brady completion.
Hundreds of boats hit the water and thousands more fans watched from the shore as the Buccaneers' flotilla sailed down the Hillsborough River, the Lombardi Trophy gleaming in the bright Florida sun and even going airborne for yet another Tom Brady completion.
Super Bowl streaker arrested after being tackled by quarterback-turned-deputy
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defense kept the Kansas City Chiefs out of the end zone during Super Bowl LV last night, but it was a former high school football player whose goal-line tackle went viral.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defense kept the Kansas City Chiefs out of the end zone during Super Bowl LV last night, but it was a former high school football player whose goal-line tackle went viral.
Rescued dog saves new owner's life during stroke
"She licked his face to keep him awake, and helped drag him across the room to his cell phone."
"She licked his face to keep him awake, and helped drag him across the room to his cell phone."
Happy National Zoo pandas slide through snow in reminder there is joy in this world
The National Zoo tweeted an adorable video of pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian frolicking in Sunday's snow.
The National Zoo tweeted an adorable video of pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian frolicking in Sunday's snow.
'Cookie Monster' gemstone found in Brazil goes viral
A geologist recently discovered a gemstone in Brazil that looks just like Cookie Monster from "Sesame Street." The scientist said he's been offered $10,000 for the rare rock.
A geologist recently discovered a gemstone in Brazil that looks just like Cookie Monster from "Sesame Street." The scientist said he's been offered $10,000 for the rare rock.
Critically endangered antelopes born at Florida zoo
Two critically endangered eastern bongo antelopes calves are the newest residents at the Jacksonville Zoo. There are only an estimated 47 to 140 bongos left in the wild, the zoo said.
Two critically endangered eastern bongo antelopes calves are the newest residents at the Jacksonville Zoo. There are only an estimated 47 to 140 bongos left in the wild, the zoo said.
TGH nurse selected as honorary captain for Super Bowl LV coin toss
Suzie Dorner, who lost two of her grandparents to the pandemic, was chosen to represent the thousands of healthcare workers from across the country and the world who "have risked their own lives for the sake of our own," the NFL said.
Suzie Dorner, who lost two of her grandparents to the pandemic, was chosen to represent the thousands of healthcare workers from across the country and the world who "have risked their own lives for the sake of our own," the NFL said.
Trifecta of Air Force bombers to provide Super Bowl LV flyover
The flyover for Super Bowl LV in Tampa will be a loud one. The U.S. Air Force’s three primary bombers will fly low and slow over Raymond James Stadium as the national anthem wraps up.
The flyover for Super Bowl LV in Tampa will be a loud one. The U.S. Air Force’s three primary bombers will fly low and slow over Raymond James Stadium as the national anthem wraps up.
Where you can buy Bucs NFC Championship gear
Just minutes after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship, sporting goods stores have already started selling merchandise. Here's where you can buy gear to show your Bucs pride.
Just minutes after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship, sporting goods stores have already started selling merchandise. Here's where you can buy gear to show your Bucs pride.
Buccaneers make history as first team to play Super Bowl in home stadium
With their win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship, the Buccaneers earned a spot in Super Bowl LV, which is being played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, the Bucs’ home stadium, on February 7.
With their win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship, the Buccaneers earned a spot in Super Bowl LV, which is being played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, the Bucs’ home stadium, on February 7.
Buccaneers outlast Packers; will head home to Super Bowl
Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers outdueled Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, earning a spot in the Super Bowl and a place in NFL history: The Bucs will become the first team ever to play a Super Bowl in their home stadium.
Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers outdueled Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, earning a spot in the Super Bowl and a place in NFL history: The Bucs will become the first team ever to play a Super Bowl in their home stadium.
Great white shark bites boat in Gulf waters off Tampa Bay
The boaters were fishing about 65 miles off the coast of the Tampa Bay area when a massive great white shark approached, taking a bite out of one of their boat's motors.
The boaters were fishing about 65 miles off the coast of the Tampa Bay area when a massive great white shark approached, taking a bite out of one of their boat's motors.
University of Florida attempting to grow ‘white strawberries’ in Sunshine State
UF scientists and researchers are trying to successfully produce what's known as the white strawberry, or pineberry, in Florida.
UF scientists and researchers are trying to successfully produce what's known as the white strawberry, or pineberry, in Florida.
'It was torture' Police describe abuse boy endured before being rescued by Orlando server
An Orlando waitress is being hailed a hero after helping a boy escape from a possibly abusive home, police said.
An Orlando waitress is being hailed a hero after helping a boy escape from a possibly abusive home, police said.
Coast Guard: Intoxicated suspect arrested in stolen tiki hut boat off Florida Keys
Coast Guard crews in the Florida Keys recovered a stolen tiki hut boat, and say the person aboard "showed signs of intoxication."
Coast Guard crews in the Florida Keys recovered a stolen tiki hut boat, and say the person aboard "showed signs of intoxication."