The Latest Breaking News from Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. — Facing down critics at their Tuesday meeting, Hillsborough County School officials said they are continuing to look for money to replace millions in state funding they stand to lose over their position on student masks.

TAMPA, Fla. — Four times a week, an alarm clock rouses Jerry and Marie Woody at the ungodly hour of 3:30 a.m.

TAMPA, Fla. — Rob Gronkowski hasn’t ruled out returning to the Bucs to play another season, but at the very least he’s in no hurry to do so.

Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) has launched five new Walmart Health centers across North and Central Florida.  Walmart Health brings accessible care to Floridians, beginning in Jacksonville and four additional locations in the Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa areas. Walmart Health centers provide several services, including primary care, labs, X-ray and EKG, behavioral health and counseling,…

TAMPA, Fla. — Going into Monday night’s game against Toronto, the Lightning talked about Maple Leafs star center Auston Matthews’ greatness as a goal scorer.

With all the wild, rampant speculation as to why Bruce Arians stepped down as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier this week, it seems the media and fans have forgotten something that is normal protocol when a Super Bowl-winning coach retires.

TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival has returned with a full menu of options. There is a concert series, and some old food favorites are back, like the Lobster Mac and Cheese. Some new twists include street corn rolled in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and braised short ribs…

TAMPA, Fla. — Just like their interim coach Martin St. Louis, the Montreal Canadiens refused to give up on the ice.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Yankees had been looking for a backup catcher for most of spring training. They found him Saturday night when they acquired Jose Trevino from the Rangers. The Yankees sent right-hander Albert Abreu and left-hander Robert Ahlstrom back to Texas.

TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis continued escalating his battle against The Walt Disney Co. this week, calling for a new era in Florida where the company no longer gets to wield its mighty influence and “dictate policy” to state leaders.

TAMPA, Fla. — Ross Colton is still getting used to his new linemates, but if Friday night’s showing against the Blackhawks is any indication, the Lightning’s revamped third line will be just fine.