Despite Ovechkin scoring his 884th goal, Lightning beat the Capitals 3-1 for their 8th win in a row

Mitchell Chaffee and Gage Goncalves scored, Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 20 of the 21 shots he faced behind a remarkable tight-checking team effort and the Tampa Bay Lightning won their eighth consecutive game by beating the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals 3-1 on Saturday.

Tampa Bay residents join nationwide economic blackouts Friday

Some people around the country took the "no-spend challenge" a step further on Friday, imposing an economic blackout on all non-essential spending in protest of big corporations and other concerns.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers say they’re reinstating Jon Gruden into their ring of honor

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say they’re reinstating former coach Jon Gruden into the team’s ring of honor less than four years after removing him over his use of racist, homophobic and misogynistic language in emails he wrote to an NFL executive.

Proposed Medicaid cuts cause growing concerns for those in Bay Area using telehealth

Many Tampa Bay area seniors, veterans and low socio-economic residents rely on telehealth, and there are growing concerns it won't be covered under proposed Medicaid cuts at the federal level. 

Food prices expected to surge as experts say ‘something's got to change’

The U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts grocery prices will continue to rise in 2025, fueled by egg prices, which are projected to skyrocket. 

Ceremony honors Tampa’s historic Woolworth lunch counter sit-in participants 65 years later

The City of Tampa hosted a ceremony on Thursday honoring the 65th anniversary of the historic Woolworth lunch counter sit-ins, which marked a breakthrough in the Civil Rights Movement.

USF student helps unveil campus suicide prevention bench

A USF student brought a 988 Suicide Prevention bench to the school's Greek Village to raise awareness about mental health resources. 

American Heart Month: Cardiologist highlights need for improved prevention efforts

As American Heart Month ends this week, healthcare professionals reflect on the progress made in heart disease treatment and the concerning stall in prevention efforts that have increased patients' risk.

Hillsborough fire captain takes his own life after child pornography arrest: Deputies

The Hillsborough Fire Rescue captain arrested on 100 counts of child pornography took his own life at the Falkenburg Road Jail in Tampa, according to deputies. 

Mt. Zion Black cemetery finally has a permanent memorial

The Mt. Zion Black cemetery finally has a permanent memorial after the City of Tampa unveiled a plaque Wednesday at the site of the African American burial ground.

Davis Islands attack: Teens charged will have chance to be free before their trials, judge rules

A group of teenagers charged in a brutal attack at Davis Islands Dog Park in Tampa were back in court on Wednesday as a judge ruled they'd have the chance to be free until their trials.

Injured manatee rescued, taken to ZooTampa: FWC

A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after crews found it in southwest Florida suffering from what the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) called a "recent watercraft wound."

Tampa business goes solar with more 450 panels; a new trend of the Sunshine State

Florida’s sunny reputation is driving a surge in solar energy use, with more homeowners and businesses making the switch. Florida ranks second in the nation for new solar panel installations, and one Tampa business is embracing the trend in a big way.

Tampa gears up to host 4th NCAA Women's Final Four at Amalie Arena

First in 2008, then 2015, again in 2019, and now 2025, Tampa will host some of the best female college basketball players -- and their passionate fans -- at Amalie Arena.