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UF football position preview: Tight end

UF coach Billy Napier’s offense relies heavily on tight ends, creating opportunities for a position featuring diverse options & skill sets.

No. 19 on the list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians: Kathleen Peters

Often a quiet fighter, Peters showed her might over the past year through tough conversations about baseball and hurricanes.

Tampa City Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson to be honored with homegoing service

Gwendolyn Henderson, a Tampa city councilwoman who passed away last week, will be honored with a homegoing service on Tuesday.

Disgruntled ex-employee accused of shooting at former boss during argument over unpaid wages: HCSO

Deputies have arrested a man they say pointed a gun at his former employer’s head and pulled the trigger during a dispute over unpaid wages.

Denmark names 1st 6 players to preliminary Olympics roster

Here are the first six players on Team Denmark’s preliminary roster (listed in alphabetical order):

No. 24 on the list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians: Joshua Wostal

While some privately call him 'Hostile Wostal,' the new Commissioner is not afraid of getting into the action.

Sweden names 1st 6 players to preliminary Olympics roster

Here are the first six players on Team Sweden’s preliminary roster (listed in alphabetical order):

Mets’ Brett Baty day-to-day after leaving game with right groin tightness

Brett Baty left Sunday afternoon’s 9-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays with right groin tightness and is considered day-to-day, manager Carlos Mendoza said.

Mets suffer worst loss, first sweep of season in 9-0 rout by Rays

It was a weekend to forget for the Mets. Sunday afternoon’s 9-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays at Citi Field marked the Mets’ most lopsided defeat of the year. It capped the first series in which they’ve been swept all season.

9-year-old shark attack victim can move fingers following surgery, family says

A 9-year-old girl who was bit by a shark off the Florida coast can move her fingers again, according to her family.

Mets Notebook: Francisco Lindor’s broken toe not expected to hinder him all season; Mark Vientos’ rehab assignment is set

Carlos Mendoza made a compromise. The Mets manager wanted to give Francisco Lindor a rare day off on Sunday as the shortstop continues to deal with a fractured pinky toe. But Lindor wasn’t having it.

Raiders DE Maxx Crosby Has Bold Jon Gruden Prediction

Raiders DE Maxx Crosby Has Bold Jon Gruden Prediction originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Tampa Braces for Week of Sweltering Heat and Thunderstorms, Says NWS

Tampa faces a hot week with highs in the low 90s, possible thunderstorms, and high humidity according to the NWS forecast.

Josh Grizzard Passes First Test As Buccaneers Play-Caller

Mike Evans and several other key offensive stars for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are pleased with what they have seen from Josh Grizzard.

NFL News: Mike Evans makes something clear about Emeka Egbuka’s arrival in Tampa Bay

Emeka Egbuka is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ big bet for the upcoming NFL season, joining Mike Evans and Chris Godwin as part of the team’s top wide receiver trio.

Tampa Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Adamo Drive Following Alleged Altercation Outside Strip Club

Tampa Police probe a fatal shooting outside a strip club on Adamo Drive, with one man dead after an altercation.

Former NFL player Antonio Brown faces attempted murder charge after fight in Miami

Former NFL star Antonio Brown is accused of trying to kill a man with a gun he took from a security staffer outside a boxing event in Miami, according to a newly released warrant.

Video shows Tampa Bay police officer, originally from New York, "squealing" during first alligator call: "Very Florida situation"

Officer Christopher Martinez, who joined the Largo Police Department in November, received his first alligator nuisance call on Thursday.

Tampa Celebrates 2nd Annual Juneteenth Event with Local Law Enforcement Engagement

Tampa Police to host Juneteenth celebration featuring local vendors, special recognitions, and community engagement.

Rosenthal: After leaving the Blue Jays, Ryan Yarbrough is thriving with the Yankees

Given his early start in New York, Toronto can only wonder how Yarbrough, a pitcher who was firmly under their control, might have fit.

Evaluating the Value of Classic Matchboxes

Classic matchboxes have fascinated collectors and enthusiasts for decades.

Challenge to Tampa Bay Senate seat revisits how it was created in 2022

Day Three of the federal lawsuit alleging that a Tampa Bay area state Senate district was racially gerrymandered focused in part on how that district was created in 2022. The suit, filed by the ACLU of Florida and the Civil Rights & Racial Justice Clinic at New York University on behalf of three residents of

Tampa Braces for Week of Showers and Thunderstorms Amidst Soaring Temperatures

Tampa, Florida's forecast includes a week of showers, thunderstorms, and high temperatures around 92-93 degrees.

American Airlines canceled my flight after a hurricane

A: You should have received a full refund for your canceled flight. When an airline cancels your flight, it owes you a refund, regardless of the reason for the cancellation. It doesn’t matter if your ticket was refundable or not. You should get a refund. Full stop.

Twins drop finale to Rays, have lost three of four

The Twins’ momentum that saw them get back in the American League Central race ended in sweltering Florida. Pablo López gave up four runs on seven hits and two walks while

With the Stars’ backs to the wall, it’s time for Dallas to stop playing nice

Make the Oilers feel it in Game 5 at AAC, then take the series back to Rogers Place and try to buck the trend. The playoffs shouldn’t end like each of the last three games, with the Stars on their heels and Oilers at their throats.

Tampa man arrested on 100 counts of child porn charges following cyber-tip

After executing a search warrant at Guerrero’s home on Wednesday morning, Guerrero was arrested and charged with 100 counts of possession of child pornography (10 or more images and content of images).

Shilo Sanders hasn't taken a day off since arriving in Tampa Bay and is working extra hard to secure playing time in 2025

Shilo Sanders' relentless work ethic, captured in a recent self-shot video, is drawing attention from coaches, scouts and fans. While most rookies took their Sunday to rest, Sander

Bucs new playcaller dubbed a name to know ahead of new NFL season

Josh Grizzard is the third new playcaller for the Bucs in as many seasons as the last two have been promoted to head coaching roles, is he next?

Here are the lessons you learned from Tampa Bay’s historic 2024 hurricane season

We asked readers for their most important lessons learned from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Here’s what they had to say.

Tampa Retail Market Holds Steady Despite Uptick in Vacancies

"Retail vacancy remains low at 4.7%, underscoring Tampa’s market stability despite national closures and evolving retail strategies," Colliers explained.

Gators QB DJ Lagway throwing 3 days a week, Billy Napier says

Immediately after Florida’s annual intrasquad game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on April 12, when Lagway attempted no passes, Napier said Lagway would resume throwing “in a couple of weeks.” Sixteen days after that statement, Lagway released a brief Instagram video of him flinging roughly a 20-yard spiral in an indoor facility.

Blashill projects Bedard reaching 'another level' with Blackhawks

Bedard, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, led the Blackhawks last season with 67 points (23 goals, 44 assists) in 82 games. He won the Calder Trophy, awarded annually to the League's top rookie, in 2023-24, when he led Chicago with 61 points (22 goals, 39 assists) in 68 games.

Shilo Sanders makes Buccaneers OTAs debut: "A good day for Tampa Bay football"

After going undrafted, Shilo Sanders impressed Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles and signed a three-year, $2.96 million deal as an undrafted free agent, according to Spot

Buy or Sell Mitch Marner and the Latest 2025 NHL Draft, Trade and Free Agency Rumors

We've cited rumors suggesting the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks could be willing to move their first-round picks in the 2025 NHL Draft. On May 20, The Athletic's Eric Stephens reported Sharks GM Mike Grier was open to moving his pick if the return fetched a player who can immediately help his roster.

In Tampa, Florida Democrats talk candidly about their problems and hopes for future success

Donald Trump’s victory in November had led the Democratic Party nationally to engage in some serious soul searching. In Florida, it was the second successive electoral blowout, and the conversations about how to cope with that reality are underway.