Rob Higgins Honored as Lightning Community Hero
Longtime Tampa Bay Sports Commission leader recognized for contributions to the community
Tampa Bay Lightning Defeat Boston Bruins in Shootout at 2026 Stadium Series
Lightning rally from 4-goal deficit to stun Bruins in NHL Stadium Series
Weather
Tampa Bay Faces Rare Chance of Snow During Gasparilla Weekend
Arctic air invasion brings chilly temperatures to the region.

Millions of Florida Seniors Warned of Extreme Cold
Arctic blast expected to bring record-breaking temperatures and dangerous wind chills to the Sunshine State
Frigid Arctic Air Brings Chance of Light Snow to Tampa
Gusty winds and plunging temperatures could lead to Gulf-effect snowfall in the Tampa Bay area on Saturday night.
Sports
Lightning Players Wear Bucs Uniforms, Get Mayfield Escort for Stadium Series
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins brought football flair to their NHL Stadium Series matchup at Raymond James Stadium.

Lightning Coach Dresses Up for Stadium Series Game
Jon Cooper embraces Cuban theme for marquee outdoor NHL event in Tampa
Bucs and Bruins Collide at Stadium Series Game
Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins arrive at outdoor hockey game in football-themed uniforms
Lifestyle
Divers Brave Cold to Clean Up Gasparilla Beads in Tampa Bay
Volunteers work to remove plastic beads and heavy metals from the water and shoreline after annual pirate festival.

Dr. Edward Lubin Scholarship Announces Annual Award for Future Medical Leaders
$1,000 Scholarship Champions Aspiring Physicians Driven by Purpose and Innovation
NHL Star Highlights Tampa's Unique Eateries
Patrick Maroon shares his favorite local food spots in the Tampa area.
Business
Verizon forecasts upbeat annual profit as wireless subscriber growth hits six-year high
Wireless carrier Verizon reports strong Q4 earnings and subscriber growth.

Trader Joe's Overtakes Publix as US Favorite Grocery Store
Regional preferences still vary, with Trader Joe's leading in the West and Aldi, ShopRite, and Walmart tied in the Northeast.
Verizon forecasts upbeat annual profit as wireless subscriber growth hits six-year high
Telecom giant reports strong Q4 results amid rising competition
Health
Super Bowl-Winning Coach Bruce Arians to Undergo Open Heart Surgery
The 73-year-old has a history of health issues, including prostate cancer and kidney surgery.

NeuroEM Therapeutics Appoints Dr. W. Scott Burgin as Chief Medical Officer
Veteran neurologist joins leadership team of Alzheimer's research company
Tampa Artist Explores HIV in Post-PrEP Era
Patrick Carew's new work at Tempus Projects Flash Gallery and USF's MFA Thesis Exhibition examines the experience of living with HIV today.