Baker Mayfield feels “disrespected” by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is focused on playing his best football.

A federal jury in the Southern District of Florida convicted a Tampa pharmacist and pharmacy owner of dispensing more than 335,000 high-strength oxycodone pills to customers who had no medical need for the drug, authorities said.

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey says the SEC is having serious talks about breaking away from the NCAA.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said it is currently on the scene of a deputy-involved shooting and two deputies were medevaced to a nearby hospital after being shot.

NHL free agency has some big names still available, including Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko.

Amtrak passengers traveling northbound from Florida into Georgia should expect delays Monday afternoon as extreme heat triggers mandatory speed restrictions along the route.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a nearly $118 billion Florida budget on Monday during a news conference in Tampa at Hillsborough College.

A judge sentenced four men to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the ambush shooting death of Jacksonville rapper Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones.

A judge sentenced four men to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the ambush shooting death of Jacksonville rapper Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones.

Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning has won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s COO Scott SirLouis says Jacksonville is one of the biggest remaining growth opportunities for the 40-year-old, Florida-grown “family sports pub” brand. He explains how Beef’s uses site analytics (cell phone and purchase-pattern modeling) to pinpoint strong neighborhoods, why grocery-anchored centers outperform mall-front real estate for them, and what makes the chain different in a crowded sports-bar category: kid-friendly booths and game rooms, community events like trivia and bingo, and a bar program that’s part of the mix—but not the identity.

On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called yet another special session — this time, focusing on property tax cuts.

The only woman charged in connection with the killing of Jacksonville rapper Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in his death.

Closing arguments have begun in the trial of the four men accused of the murder of Jacksonville rapper Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones.

Closing arguments have begun in the trial of the four men accused of the murder of Jacksonville rapper Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones.

Closing arguments have begun in the trial of the four men accused of the murder of Jacksonville rapper Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones.

The trial of the four men accused of the murder of Jacksonville rapper Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones has reached its second week.

Alex Newhook broke a tie with 8:53 left and the Montreal Canadiens outlasted the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Game 7 on Sunday night to end the thrilling first-round series.

The wreckage of a U.S. Coast Guard ship lost in a deadly attack more than a century ago, during World War I, was been discovered off the coast of England.

Another home loss in the playoffs has the Tampa Bay Lightning on the brink of an early vacation again.

Alexandre Texier broke a tie 1:06 into the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the first-round series.

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Juraj Slafkovsky scored his third power-play goal 1:22 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday night.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations.

Safety Damar Hamlin is returning to Buffalo for a sixth season after signing a one-year contract with the team.

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.

A brother and sister have been charged after an explosive device was found outside a gate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.

Alvaro 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 began its national title defense with the second-largest victory margin in NCAA Tournament history, pounding Prairie View A&M 114-55.

As self-driving robotaxis expand across Florida, with Waymo now operating in Tampa, Orlando, and Miami, Jacksonville officials are weighing a potential expansion amid growing safety concerns from transportation analysts.

The FBI says a suspicious package found at MacDill Air Force Base contains possible energetic materials, and the investigation is ongoing.

Gerrit 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.

A woman accused of stalking Charles Jones, a Jacksonville rapper known as “Julio Foolio,” is testifying in court Friday.

An airport in Florida has sparked a social media debate about proper travel attire by claiming it wanted to ban people from wearing pajamas there.

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit two homers in his spring debut as he prepares for the World Baseball Classic next month.

On this episode, we’re joined by WWE Megastar Liv Morgan. In this interview, we discuss the upcoming Backlash PLE in Tampa on May 9. Tickets went on sale Friday.

For the third time in recent weeks, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is putting a nurse in his crosshairs over a controversial video was posted online.

Fans of Bahama Breeze restaurants are being met with unwanted news this week, as the company behind the chain announced that all locations will soon be shut down, News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando reported.

Nikita 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.

Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Idaho State Capitol Building in Boise.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired Zac Robinson to be their offensive coordinator.

San Francisco's star linebacker Fred Warner is out for the 49ers' playoff game against Seattle.

The 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.

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers sent Lamar Jackson and the Ravens home for the playoffs.

The winner of the NFC South will be crowned at home watching on television.

Iowa scored late in first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl as the result of a quirky play involving an illegal kick by the Vanderbilt punter.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers showed up for practice on Tuesday for the first time since losing control of their playoff hopes.

Todd 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.

Catch 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.

The Atlanta Falcons have rallied for a 29-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Colorado 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.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year extension worth $12.3 million.

The Weeknd’s After Hours ’Til Dawn Tour has officially crossed the $1 billion mark according to Live Nation.

After a nine-year legal battle, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal by a Tampa Christian school that contended its speech rights were violated when it was prevented from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 state championship football game.

TreVeyon 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.

A speeding car fleeing police has crashed into a crowded bar in Tampa, Florida.

Florida has been a hotspot for movers in recent years, bringing in millions of new residents during that time. And according to the latest report by the Demographic Estimating Conference, that number is only expected to grow.

Florida officials successfully evacuated 28 residents from Jamaica following the devastation caused by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Saturday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday morning to discuss the findings of “DOGE” audits conducted on public universities.

After seven long years, a dog was reunited Thursday with his owner when Tampa police found him wandering alone.

Police in California say former NFL running back Doug Martin died after struggling with officers who were taking him into custody.

Police in California say former NFL running back Doug Martin died after struggling with officers who were taking him into custody.

Doug Martin, a former All-Pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died.

The first suspect accused in the shooting death of Charles Jones, a Jacksonville rapper known as “Julio Foolio,” is set to go on trial Monday.

Quarterback Brock Purdy has been ruled out for his third straight game for the San Francisco 49ers due to a toe injury.

The Florida High School Athletic Association on Tuesday urged the U.S. Supreme Court to turn down an appeal by a Tampa Christian school in a battle about whether the school’s rights were violated when it was barred from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 football championship game.

South Carolina senior forward Chloe Kitts has announced she will miss the entire 2025 season after tearing her ACL.

The Los Angeles Dodgers topped the major leagues with 26 pitch clock violations this season.

Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles sent a message to the NFL and the 31 other teams in Week 4.

The Philadelphia Eagles used a fake tush push, another special teams touchdown and a late defensive stop to stay undefeated.

Aaron Glenn's dance moves on the sideline have made him a viral sensation on social media.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis will hold a health-related news conference Wednesday morning in Tampa.

Defensive tackle Desmond Watson has been signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice squad, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to their best start in 20 years, thanks to another thrilling finish orchestrated by Baker Mayfield.

The U.S. Justice Department is ramping up efforts to target human smuggling operations exploiting America’s northern border, citing growing concerns about sophisticated criminal networks transporting migrants for profit, expanding their focus beyond the southern border.

Attorney General Pam Bondi will hold a news conference in Tampa on Thursday.

Quarterback Byrum Brown ran for two touchdowns, Keshaun Singleton caught a 45-yard touchdown pass on a fake punt and South Florida routed No. 25 Boise State 34-7 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams.

The heaviest player in NFL history may not get a chance to play in the league.

Shilo Sanders was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, less than 24 hours after he was ejected from a game for throwing a punch, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Sunday.

The New York Yankees put on quite a power show during a 13-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, becoming the first team in major league history to hit nine home runs in a game twice in one season.

Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger both hit two home runs, Aaron Judge launched his 40th of the season and the New York Yankees matched a franchise record with nine longballs in a 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

The trial for a Jacksonville woman who is accused of murder in the shooting death of Charles Jones, a Jacksonville rapper known as “Julio Foolio” and “Foolio," was postponed on Monday after the lead prosecutor in the case had a medical emergency and was hospitalized.

The first suspect accused in the shooting death of Charles Jones, a Jacksonville rapper known as “Julio Foolio,” is set to go on trial Monday.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference at Tampa General Hospital on Wednesday.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference with his newly-appointed lieutenant governor, Jay Collins, on Wednesday.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday the appointment of the state’s new lieutenant governor.

Shilo Sanders quickly made his presence felt in first NFL preseason game.

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk said he is still undecided whether to get surgery this offseason to address the significant injuries he suffered in the the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year.

Baker Mayfield got in the middle of a scuffle and injured All-Pro tackle Tristan Wirfs went onto the field on a crutch to join his teammates.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning to praise the state’s education achievements, while heavily criticizing teachers’ unions.

Mike Evans streaked into the secondary, cut outside and leaped to catch a perfect post-corner toss from Baker Mayfield.

The Baltimore Orioles have traded reliever Seranthony Domínguez to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Desmond Watson’s quest to make the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will get a late start.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference on Wednesday morning in Tampa.

Brent Rooker and Jazz Chisholm Jr. have joined the lineup for Monday night's All-Star Home Run Derby in Atlanta.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have rewarded coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht with multi-year contract extensions.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Tampa on Wednesday.

Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge was carted off the field in a frightening scene and taken to a hospital after getting struck in the face by a foul ball lined into the Tampa Bay dugout Thursday night.

The Tampa Bay Rays overcame an eight-run deficit to beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-8 on Wednesday night in the largest comeback in the majors this season.

Brandon Lowe hit a tying two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays overcame an eight-run deficit to beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-8 on Wednesday night in the largest comeback in the majors this season.