The Latest Breaking News from Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tesla Model 3 rolled to a stop on a quiet residential street out near the airport, and Liam Kunkel stepped out into a misting November rain.

TAMPA, Fla. — Well, that was entertaining. And maybe a little scary.

TAMPA, Fla. — Every year, tourists from around the world flock to Crystal River. A brief drive through the charming Citrus County hamlet provides a hint as to why: You’ll find manatee-shaped mailboxes, manatee placards on the streetlights, manatee statues and murals. The city’s logo, a smiling sea cow, is…

TAMPA, Fla. — Rumblings about the political ascension of U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, the head of the Senate GOP’s 2022 campaign arm, have been in the air for months.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning were starting to feel the pressure, their lead against the Calgary Flames cut to one, the air sucked out of Amalie Arena. Two defensemen were hobbled in the locker room due to injuries, so Tampa Bay also was playing short-handed.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning on Tuesday failed to protect a one-goal, late third-period lead, allowing another short-handed goal in the final minutes of regulation.

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida announced Tuesday that he is challenging Sen. Mitch McConnell to be the Republican leader in the Senate.

TAMPA, Fla. — Just hours ahead of former President Donald Trump’s expected announcement of a 2024 presidential run, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis skirted around a question about Trump’s criticism of him.

TAMPA, Fla. — Within just 24 hours of debuting on Netflix, “Selling Tampa” was the No. 1 television show in the country. The “Selling Sunset” spinoff made headlines for highlighting the success (and sometimes, drama) of Allure Realty, an all-female, all-Black real estate firm set in Tampa Bay.

Heavily impacted areas included Detroit, Atlanta, Birmingham, Tampa and Orlando

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Carl Nassib dreamed of a different kind of social media app for years – one that celebrates positivity and community