Governor DeSantis responds to maskless Super Bowl photo
"Someone said, 'Hey, you were at the Super Bowl without a mask' ... but how the hell am I going to be able to drink a beer with a mask on? Come on. I had to watch the Bucs win," the Florida governor said.
"Someone said, 'Hey, you were at the Super Bowl without a mask' ... but how the hell am I going to be able to drink a beer with a mask on? Come on. I had to watch the Bucs win," the Florida governor said.
Health officials worry Tampa's Super Bowl celebrations were superspreader events
The massive crowds that celebrated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl win Sunday left medical experts concerned about a possible spike in COVID-19 cases.
The massive crowds that celebrated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl win Sunday left medical experts concerned about a possible spike in COVID-19 cases.
Sheriff: Polk homeowner shoots neighbor who broke into his home
A homeowner in Polk County shot and killed a burglar who broke into his home while the family slept, investigators said.
A homeowner in Polk County shot and killed a burglar who broke into his home while the family slept, investigators said.
Hacker tried to poison Oldsmar water system, sheriff says
Investigators say someone took over a computer that controls the city of Oldsmar’s water system and tried to poison the water supply. The FBI, Secret Service and Pinellas deputies are now looking into the case.
Investigators say someone took over a computer that controls the city of Oldsmar’s water system and tried to poison the water supply. The FBI, Secret Service and Pinellas deputies are now looking into the case.
Florida rapper Kodak Black offers to pay college tuition for children of fallen FBI agents: reports
A Florida rapper is reportedly offering to pay for the college tuition for the children of two FBI agents who were shot and killed in the line of duty.
A Florida rapper is reportedly offering to pay for the college tuition for the children of two FBI agents who were shot and killed in the line of duty.
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.
Maskless fans celebrate Super Bowl win despite Tampa's outdoor mask mandate
So much for the mayor's order requiring masks at Super Bowl parties. Throngs of mostly maskless fans took to the streets of downtown Tampa and packed sports bars as the Bucs won the Lombardi Trophy.
So much for the mayor's order requiring masks at Super Bowl parties. Throngs of mostly maskless fans took to the streets of downtown Tampa and packed sports bars as the Bucs won the Lombardi Trophy.
Young Bucs fan gets his first team jersey on Super Bowl Sunday
A young Bucs fan finally got his first team jersey on Super Bowl Sunday.
A young Bucs fan finally got his first team jersey on Super Bowl Sunday.
Super Bowl weather forecast
Super Bowl LV kicks off at 6:30 p.m. in Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on February 7, 2021. The weather forecast for the Chiefs-Buccaneers matchup is coming into better focus.
Super Bowl LV kicks off at 6:30 p.m. in Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on February 7, 2021. The weather forecast for the Chiefs-Buccaneers matchup is coming into better focus.
Florida newborns ready to cheer on the Bucs in the Super Bowl
"Check out our newest draftees on our team of Bucs Babies!"
"Check out our newest draftees on our team of Bucs Babies!"
Gov. Ron DeSantis declares Feb. 6 'Ronald Reagan Day' in Florida
Reagan, who was the 40th president of the United States, was born on Feb. 6, 1911 in Illinois. He served two terms as president from 1981 to 1989.
Reagan, who was the 40th president of the United States, was born on Feb. 6, 1911 in Illinois. He served two terms as president from 1981 to 1989.
Sheriff: Victim strangled, suspect set home on fire before shootout with deputies
Deputies say the woman who was strangled was not seriously hurt.
Deputies say the woman who was strangled was not seriously hurt.
Orlando attorney John Morgan flashes medical marijuana card instead of ID in viral video
The video has racked up over 230,000 views in one day.
The video has racked up over 230,000 views in one day.
No Super Bowl parade at Walt Disney World this year
Disney says it hopes to bring back the beloved traditions next year.
Disney says it hopes to bring back the beloved traditions next year.
Frostproof's 'Donald J. Trump Week' ends with protest at City Hall
Late Friday afternoon, protesters gathered outside Frostproof City Hall in response to a city proclamation declaring the first week in February Donald J. Trump Week.
Late Friday afternoon, protesters gathered outside Frostproof City Hall in response to a city proclamation declaring the first week in February Donald J. Trump Week.
Longwood officer hugged, taunted coworker despite COVID fears, chief says
The woman said she made it clear that she feared contracting COVID-19. Hernandez ignored her and followed her into her work space, the report said.
The woman said she made it clear that she feared contracting COVID-19. Hernandez ignored her and followed her into her work space, the report said.
Florida Aquarium penguins take field trip to the NFL Experience
The penguins stopped for photo ops with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and checked out all 54 of the rings in the display.
The penguins stopped for photo ops with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and checked out all 54 of the rings in the display.
Teen who survived Labor Day lightning strike meets good Samaritans who saved his life
A Tampa teenager is a walking, talking miracle. His whole life changed in a flash this past Labor Day when his personal watercraft was hit by a bolt of lightning.
A Tampa teenager is a walking, talking miracle. His whole life changed in a flash this past Labor Day when his personal watercraft was hit by a bolt of lightning.
Colin Kaepernick billboards, mural go up around Tampa ahead of Super Bowl LV
A mural went up in West Tampa and multiple billboards were planted in the city as part of the former quarterback’s partnership with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The goal is to raise awareness about police violence and systemic racism against minorities.
A mural went up in West Tampa and multiple billboards were planted in the city as part of the former quarterback’s partnership with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The goal is to raise awareness about police violence and systemic racism against minorities.
Cigars, beer and BBQ: Tampa, Kansas City mayors wager Super Bowl bets
As is tradition, the mayors of Tampa and Kansas City made a little wager on the outcome of the Super Bowl game.
As is tradition, the mayors of Tampa and Kansas City made a little wager on the outcome of the Super Bowl game.



















