Hundreds of rodent droppings found at Central Florida restaurants last week
Read full article: Hundreds of rodent droppings found at Central Florida restaurants last weekLast week, over a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
Bomb squad called to I-4 over reports of missiles on Florida man’s truck
Read full article: Bomb squad called to I-4 over reports of missiles on Florida man’s truckTroopers said they received calls from concerned citizens over a truck on Interstate 4 that had "missiles" strapped to the back.
Safety Damar Hamlin returns to Buffalo for 6th season after signing a 1-year contract with the Bills
Read full article: Safety Damar Hamlin returns to Buffalo for 6th season after signing a 1-year contract with the BillsSafety Damar Hamlin is returning to Buffalo for a sixth season after signing a one-year contract with the team.
Federal judge denies NCAA's restraining order request to make DraftKings stop using 'March Madness'
Read full article: Federal judge denies NCAA's restraining order request to make DraftKings stop using 'March Madness'A federal judge on Thursday denied the NCAA’s motion for a temporary restraining order to stop DraftKings from using registered trademarks associated with its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.
Brother and sister are charged after an explosive device was found outside a Florida Air Force base
Read full article: Brother and sister are charged after an explosive device was found outside a Florida Air Force baseA brother and sister have been charged after an explosive device was found outside a gate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.
Iowa beats No. 1 seed and defending champ Florida in March Madness on Folgueiras' 3 in final seconds
Read full article: Iowa beats No. 1 seed and defending champ Florida in March Madness on Folgueiras' 3 in final secondsAlvaro Folgueiras nailed a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds remaining and Iowa eliminated defending national champion Florida, sending the top-seeded Gators home with a 73-72 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Florida begins title defense with 59-point rout of Prairie View, 2nd-biggest margin in NCAA tourney
Read full article: Florida begins title defense with 59-point rout of Prairie View, 2nd-biggest margin in NCAA tourneyFlorida began its national title defense with the second-largest victory margin in NCAA Tournament history, pounding Prairie View A&M 114-55.
FBI says suspicious package found at Florida Air Force base contained 'possible energetic materials'
Read full article: FBI says suspicious package found at Florida Air Force base contained 'possible energetic materials'The FBI says a suspicious package found at MacDill Air Force Base contains possible energetic materials, and the investigation is ongoing.
Gerrit Cole pitches scoreless inning in first spring training appearance since Tommy John surgery
Read full article: Gerrit Cole pitches scoreless inning in first spring training appearance since Tommy John surgeryGerrit Cole has returned to a mound to pitch in a game after a 377-day absence and threw a scoreless first inning for the New York Yankees in an exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox.
Lawsuit seeks to end Sesame Street-SeaWorld agreement over ‘brazen’ contract breaches
Read full article: Lawsuit seeks to end Sesame Street-SeaWorld agreement over ‘brazen’ contract breachesThe parent company of the “Sesame Street” franchise is suing SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, accusing them of “repeated, intentional breaches” of its current contract agreement, and “rogue retaliatory actions.” Sesame Workshop doesn’t just want money, though; it wants to end its nearly 50-year deal with SeaWorld altogether.
20 concerts, new topiaries headline spring festival at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Read full article: 20 concerts, new topiaries headline spring festival at Busch Gardens Tampa BayThe Food, Wine & Garden Festival includes more than 65 menu items, wines, craft brews, and cocktails paired with the park’s rides and animal experiences.
Tampa International Airport shares it wants to ban pajamas. It was a joke, the airport says
Read full article: Tampa International Airport shares it wants to ban pajamas. It was a joke, the airport saysAn airport in Florida has sparked a social media debate about proper travel attire by claiming it wanted to ban people from wearing pajamas there.
Property taxes have spiked the most in these Florida cities, report shows
Read full article: Property taxes have spiked the most in these Florida cities, report showsWith the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
‘We’ll send you packing:’ Florida AG takes aim at yet another nurse after controversial video
Read full article: ‘We’ll send you packing:’ Florida AG takes aim at yet another nurse after controversial videoFor the third time in recent weeks, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is putting a nurse in his crosshairs.
These Central Florida restaurants were closed down last week over health concerns
Read full article: These Central Florida restaurants were closed down last week over health concernsLast week, five more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
Lightning's historic 4-goal comeback stuns Bruins in NHL Stadium Series game
Read full article: Lightning's historic 4-goal comeback stuns Bruins in NHL Stadium Series gameNikita Kucherov scored the tying goal in the third period, Jake Guentzel scored the only goal in the shootout, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a four-goal deficit to beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in front of 64,617 fans at an NHL Stadium Series game.
Tampa man killed in crash with semi-tractor in Sumter County, FHP says
Read full article: Tampa man killed in crash with semi-tractor in Sumter County, FHP saysA 19-year-old Tampa man driving a car through Sumter County on Interstate 75 died upon rear-ending a semi-tractor, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
RAT POOP? 6 more Central Florida restaurants close over health violations
Read full article: RAT POOP? 6 more Central Florida restaurants close over health violationsLast week, half a dozen eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
Mardi Gras returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with Big Easy fun, flavor
Read full article: Mardi Gras returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with Big Easy fun, flavorFrom Jan. 24 through March 1, every Saturday and Sunday, guests can dive into a Big Easy celebration packed with jazz, Cajun flavors, and roller coasters.
Black Democratic lawmaker calls to remove Florida AG after he says no to race-based laws
Read full article: Black Democratic lawmaker calls to remove Florida AG after he says no to race-based lawsAfter Florida's attorney general said he would no longer enforce race-based laws, several Black Democratic legislators have announced a news conference in response.
Fake tow truck driver stole SUV after Tampa crash, FHP says
Read full article: Fake tow truck driver stole SUV after Tampa crash, FHP saysThe supposed tow truck driver told the SUV owner that he didn’t have a choice, hooking up the crashed vehicle anyway and telling the owner it would be dropped off down the street.
49ers star Fred Warner ruled out for playoff game against Seattle, could return if team advances
Read full article: 49ers star Fred Warner ruled out for playoff game against Seattle, could return if team advancesSan Francisco's star linebacker Fred Warner is out for the 49ers' playoff game against Seattle.
Health violations shut down these Central Florida restaurants last week
Read full article: Health violations shut down these Central Florida restaurants last weekDuring the week of New Year’s, half a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close temporarily over health violations, according to the state’s DBPR.
Buccaneers fire offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, special teams coach Thomas McGaughey and others
Read full article: Buccaneers fire offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, special teams coach Thomas McGaughey and othersThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, special teams coach Thomas McGaughey, quarterbacks coach Thaddeus Lewis, cornerbacks coach Kevin Ross and defensive line coach Charlie Strong.
FHP: 19-year-old super speeder was going 154 mph on I-4
Read full article: FHP: 19-year-old super speeder was going 154 mph on I-4A Florida Highway Patrol trooper says he saw Cirilo Rayo-Callejas speeding past traffic in a Ford Mustang and changing lanes without signaling in the eastbound lanes of I-4. The trooper says by the time he arrested him, the car had reached 154 mph.
These are the top places to retire in Florida. Half are near Orlando
Read full article: These are the top places to retire in Florida. Half are near OrlandoWith its warm weather and low taxes, it’s no surprise that Florida is a huge retirement hotspot for seniors across the nation. But some cities are better picks than others.
Longtime Buccaneers radio play-by-play voice Gene Deckerhoff retiring after this season
Read full article: Longtime Buccaneers radio play-by-play voice Gene Deckerhoff retiring after this seasonTampa Bay Buccaneers radio play-by-play announcer Gene Deckerhoff is retiring after 37 seasons in the booth.
Vanderbilt punter's illegal kick sets up Iowa for an easy touchdown in ReliaQuest Bowl
Read full article: Vanderbilt punter's illegal kick sets up Iowa for an easy touchdown in ReliaQuest BowlIowa scored late in first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl as the result of a quirky play involving an illegal kick by the Vanderbilt punter.
Buccaneers are focused on playing the Panthers, knowing they’ll need help to win the NFC South
Read full article: Buccaneers are focused on playing the Panthers, knowing they’ll need help to win the NFC SouthThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers showed up for practice on Tuesday for the first time since losing control of their playoff hopes.
5 Florida cities among 20 best college towns in US, but the top 2 may surprise you
Read full article: 5 Florida cities among 20 best college towns in US, but the top 2 may surprise youFlorida cities landed five spots on WalletHub’s new list of the nation’s top 20 college towns, underscoring the state’s growing influence in higher education and student life, according to an article from.
ROACHES APLENTY: Even more Central Florida restaurants closed last week
Read full article: ROACHES APLENTY: Even more Central Florida restaurants closed last weekIn the week before Christmas, nearly a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to shut their doors, according to state records.
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said his slumping team 'got the message' from his angry postgame rant
Read full article: Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said his slumping team 'got the message' from his angry postgame rantTodd Bowles delivered a message to his team with an uncharacteristic profanity-laced reaction during a postgame news conference after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead last week.
Property taxes in this major Florida city spiked nearly 400%, report shows
Read full article: Property taxes in this major Florida city spiked nearly 400%, report showsWith the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
Pitts' performance is most productive by NFL tight end since 1996, helps Falcons beat Bucs
Read full article: Pitts' performance is most productive by NFL tight end since 1996, helps Falcons beat BucsCatch by catch, Kyle Pitts Sr. put the mistake-prone Atlanta Falcons on his back and carried them to a thrilling comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Rockies select right-hander RJ Petit from Tigers in Rule 5 draft at winter meetings
Read full article: Rockies select right-hander RJ Petit from Tigers in Rule 5 draft at winter meetingsColorado selected right-hander RJ Petit from Detroit with the first of 13 picks in the Rule 5 draft of unprotected players left off 40-man major league rosters.
These 9 Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health concerns
Read full article: These 9 Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health concernsAnother nine eateries across Central Florida were forced to close their doors after a visit from a health inspector last week, according to state records.
No longer an MVP contender, Baker Mayfield says ‘we should be frustrated’ after Bucs’ latest loss
Read full article: No longer an MVP contender, Baker Mayfield says ‘we should be frustrated’ after Bucs’ latest lossBaker Mayfield is no longer an MVP candidate after a midseason swoon by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Gov. DeSantis announces over $100M in grants for water-quality improvement, some in Central Florida
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces over $100M in grants for water-quality improvement, some in Central FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $112 million in grants for water-quality improvements along the Gulf Coast and for some Central Florida utilities companies.
Tristan Wirfs’ TD catch and late defensive stop help Buccaneers beat Cardinals 20-17
Read full article: Tristan Wirfs’ TD catch and late defensive stop help Buccaneers beat Cardinals 20-17Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have snapped a three-game skid with a 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
These 9 Central Florida restaurants were slapped with health code violations
Read full article: These 9 Central Florida restaurants were slapped with health code violationsAnother nine eateries were forced to shut their doors over issues like cockroaches, droppings, and storage violations, state records show.
‘Prototype’ Publix store coming to Central Florida this week. Here’s what it offers
Read full article: ‘Prototype’ Publix store coming to Central Florida this week. Here’s what it offersThe opening date for a “prototype” Publix store in Central Florida has finally been revealed, with some interesting features on the way for local customers.
TreVeyon Henderson, Drake Maye lead the Patriots to a 28-23 victory over the Buccaneers
Read full article: TreVeyon Henderson, Drake Maye lead the Patriots to a 28-23 victory over the BuccaneersTreVeyon Henderson had touchdown runs of 69 and 55 yards, Drake Maye threw two TD passes, and the New England Patriots beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-23 for their seventh straight win.
‘Trust the science:’ Should you worry about this radioactive road in Central Florida?
Read full article: ‘Trust the science:’ Should you worry about this radioactive road in Central Florida?On a small plot of land in Polk County, a company is hard at work crafting a road out of radioactive materials.
4 dead, 11 injured after ‘reckless driver’ crashes into crowd in Tampa, police say
Read full article: 4 dead, 11 injured after ‘reckless driver’ crashes into crowd in Tampa, police sayAccording to Tampa police, the driver lost control and crashed into a business, striking more than a dozen people who were outside at the time.
Get up close with lions and hyenas in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s biggest habitat upgrade
Read full article: Get up close with lions and hyenas in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s biggest habitat upgradeThe reimagined Lion & Hyena Ridge spans nearly 35,000 square feet of dynamic savanna terrain. It will be home to a pride of five young male lions, and a pair of playful hyenas.
‘Out of control:’ This threat is looming over Florida’s future, expert says
Read full article: ‘Out of control:’ This threat is looming over Florida’s future, expert saysWhile the threat of a recession seems to have abated, there’s another danger looming over Florida’s future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.
Over 100 roaches found inside this popular Orlando restaurant
Read full article: Over 100 roaches found inside this popular Orlando restaurantA dozen more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close their doors last week after a visit from a health inspector — including a popular eatery in Orlando’s Mills 50 district.
This Florida city has the worst bedbug infestations in the state, study says
Read full article: This Florida city has the worst bedbug infestations in the state, study saysJust in time for summer, pest-control company Terminix has released its annual report on the most bedbug-infested cities in the nation.
Drop in altitude on JetBlue flight that forced emergency landing injured at least 15, officials say
Read full article: Drop in altitude on JetBlue flight that forced emergency landing injured at least 15, officials sayOfficials say at least 15 JetBlue passengers were injured after a sudden drop in altitude forced an emergency landing in Florida.
JetBlue passengers hospitalized after emergency landing in Florida
Read full article: JetBlue passengers hospitalized after emergency landing in FloridaOfficials say JetBlue passengers were taken to the hospital after a sudden altitude drop on a flight from Mexico forced an emergency landing in Florida.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Christmas Town returns with dazzling lights, new shows
Read full article: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Christmas Town returns with dazzling lights, new showsReturning Nov. 14 through Jan. 5, Christmas Town will transform the park into a dazzling winter wonderland filled with holiday cheer.
DeSantis calls for end of H-1B visas by Florida universities, announces audit findings
Read full article: DeSantis calls for end of H-1B visas by Florida universities, announces audit findingsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the results of an audit on state universities that looked at the efficiency of their operations.
Roaches galore: 18 more Central Florida restaurants closed over health issues
Read full article: Roaches galore: 18 more Central Florida restaurants closed over health issuesLast week, another 18 Central Florida eateries were forced to close down after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Former NFL player Doug Martin died after struggling with officers while being detained, police say
Read full article: Former NFL player Doug Martin died after struggling with officers while being detained, police sayPolice in California say former NFL running back Doug Martin died after struggling with officers who were taking him into custody.
7-year-old killed, 2 other children injured when struck by truck in Florida
Read full article: 7-year-old killed, 2 other children injured when struck by truck in FloridaA 7-year-old girl died and two other children were injured when they were struck by a truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.