Florida Continues Pursuit of Top Linebacker Recruit
Gators coach unfazed by 4-star prospect's narrowed list of top schools
Creative Loafing readers respond to Dump Duke, Ybor City pedestrian safety measures, city council tea, and more
Former Gators LB Inks Deal with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Weather
Tampa Intersection Floods After Vehicle Crashes Into Fire Hydrant
Police say the crash caused major flooding at a busy intersection.

Warmer & Dry Thursday, Showers Arrive Friday & Saturday
Tampa area to see increasing rain chances through the weekend.
Tampa Bay Drivers Face Morning Fog and Scorching Temps
Warm, humid air settles over I-75 and U.S. 41 through Saturday, creating hazardous travel conditions
Crime
Suspected 'Young Godz' Gang Member Arrested After Drugs, Guns Found at Tampa Home
Lavardis Howard, an eight-time convicted felon, was taken into custody during an ongoing investigation into the Young Godz gang.

Tampa Woman Arrested After Shooting at Victims in Driveway
Suspect Nicole Dorsey charged with multiple firearm-related offenses following domestic dispute
Brandon Army Vet Convicted in 8-Year-Old's Belt Beating Death
Tyrone Covington faces sentencing after jury found him guilty of manslaughter and aggravated child abuse.
Travel
Tampa Airport Clarifies Pajama Ban Was a Joke
The airport's social media account sparked a debate about airport attire with a tongue-in-cheek post.

Tampa Airport Sparks Debate with Pajama Ban Joke
The airport's tongue-in-cheek social media post about prohibiting pajamas went viral, drawing a reaction from the U.S. Transportation Secretary.
Tampa Airport Wants to Ban Pajamas for Travelers
Airport says it's time to update dress code and prohibit pajamas as travel attire.
Automotive
Automaker Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning for Over 225,000 Vehicles
Faulty Takata air bags pose deadly explosion risk in older models

Automaker Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning for Over 225,000 Vehicles Due to Exploding Airbags
Faulty Takata airbags pose risk of serious injury or death in even minor crashes
Automaker Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning for 225,000 Vehicles Due to Exploding Airbags
Faulty Takata airbags pose deadly risk to drivers and passengers in older model Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles.
Sports
Veteran LB Alex Anzalone leaves Detroit Lions for Buccaneers
Five-year Lions standout signs two-year, $17 million deal with Tampa Bay

Buccaneers Bring Back Tight End Cade Otton on $20M Deal
The 24-year-old tight end will remain in Tampa Bay after the team's all-time leading receiver Mike Evans departed in free agency.
Jamaica's Nishida's Gymnastics dominates 2026 Gasparilla Classic in Florida
Jamaican team returns home with 17 individual medals, including two perfect 10.0 scores