Tickets for NHL Stadium Series in Tampa on sale Thursday

Tickets to the Tampa Bay Lightning's first home outdoor game are now on sale through TicketMaster. It's part of the NHL's Stadium Series and is the second of two NHL contests to be played in the Sunshine State this winter.

Video: Hillsborough County deputies rescue 2 men, dog from sailboat

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is praising deputies with its Marine Unit for safely rescuing two men and a dog from a sailboat that had gone adrift.

Tampa Bay Rays sale to be finalized in next 2 weeks, team presidents step down

The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer could be finalized in the next two weeks, team officials announced Wednesday – and major leadership changes are already taking place.

UF researchers use AI smart traps to catch invasive tegu reptiles

University of Florida researchers are using AI technology to trap an invasive reptile species to protect native wildlife.

Firefighters test their skills during mass-casualty exercise at TPA

Tampa International Airport completed its FAA-required Triennial Mass Casualty Exercise Wednesday. This drill modeled a commercial plane crash involving a fuel fire, injury to passengers, and multiple casualties.

Operation Walk Florida performs over 70 free surgeries in Guatemala

A team of about 65 medical professionals from across Florida is back home this week after completing a week-long medical mission in Antigua, Guatemala, where they helped dozens of patients walk again.

Shrimpers for life: A Tampa legacy on the line

The Versaggi family has been a pillar of the Tampa shrimping industry for over a century, with four generations now dedicated to the business.

Traffic relief may be coming to Riverview as commissioners hear plan to extend Selmon Expressway

Hillsborough County Commissioners will take up one of Riverview’s biggest traffic headaches Wednesday morning as they listen to an update on a plan to extend the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway south to Big Bend Road.

'Deacon of Death' set to be executed in killings of two Hillsborough County women

Hillsborough County killer Samuel Smithers is about to face the final punishment. The so-called "Deacon of Death" is slated to be executed on October 14. 

Marine veteran who suffered near-fatal injury in Iraq gets surprise gift: 'Those are happy tears'

Ask anyone who's served, and they'll tell you how much they value their formal uniforms. For a Tampa man who suffered a near-fatal injury in Iraq, not having his dress blues made his battle at home that much harder until a chance meeting with a fellow Marine.

Suni Bell murder trial: Defendant removed from courtroom during closing statements

After about a week of testimony, the state and the defense made their closing statements in the trial of five men who are accused of killing a four-year-old girl in 2021.