Mathieu Darche’s return to Tampa Bay brings back memories of the Islanders

TAMPA — Matthew Darsch’s Return to Tampa Matthew Darsch made it known that his return to Tampa would feature a different roster of players and coaches than when he last played for his former team. During Saturday’s Islanders-Lightning game, Darsch couldn’t make an impact after the puck dropped, letting him walk around Tampa largely unrecognized. […]
Florida official Keith O’Connor dismissed for cashing in an employee’s $20K lottery ticket, three years after the resignation of the Tampa police chief’s wife.

A Florida state employee was terminated for allegedly cashing in a $20,000 lottery ticket belonging to another employee—this comes three years after his wife resigned as police chief amidst accusations of using her authority to help her husband avoid a traffic stop. Tampa Law Enforcement Director Keith O’Connor was fired on Tuesday following an investigation […]
Driver rescues child walking by themselves on crowded street in Tampa

Bus Driver Praised for Quick Action in Tampa Rescue A bus driver in Tampa, Florida, is being commended for her swift response after spotting a young child wandering alone in the city center. Barbara Baker, who is also a grandmother, noticed the boy roaming barefoot in pajamas while on Route 12 at around 7 a.m. […]
Bus driver in Tampa rescues barefoot toddler walking alone on a busy Florida road

Bus Driver Rescues Lost Child in Florida A quick-thinking bus driver in Florida is receiving recognition for her swift response after she found a young child alone and barefoot in a busy part of Tampa. Barbara Baker, who also happens to be a grandmother, made a stop on Route 12 shortly after 7 a.m. on […]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Desmond Watson put on non-football injury list because of his weight

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed defensive tackle Desmond Watson on the non-football injury list due to concerns about his weight. Watson, who went undrafted, was signed by the Buccaneers after the 2025 NFL Draft, standing at 6 feet-6 and weighing 464 pounds at the time. Since then, he has reduced his weight to approximately […]
Protesters against ICE confront participants at the TPUSA summit in Tampa

Protests Outside Turning Point USA Summit in Tampa Bay In Tampa Bay, Florida, crowds of protesters gathered outside the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit on Saturday, opposing President Donald Trump’s policies and the issue of illegal immigration. Tensions escalated as a brief altercation occurred between the protesters and attendees of the summit, with police […]
Tampa restaurant lost lawsuit against customer over Yelp review

A restaurant in Tampa has taken legal action against a diner who posted negative reviews online. The establishment claims her comments severely damaged its reputation, citing critiques like “sub-par” meat and “dried” spare ribs. Irene Eng, a frequent reviewer on platforms such as Yelp and Google, found herself facing a defamation lawsuit last fall claiming […]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offseason evaluations: Team receives positive feedback for managing challenging offseason

Buccaneers Assessment for the 2024 Season There have been plenty of whispers about the Buccaneers, suggesting that their downfall was greatly overstated. When it came to the 2024 NFL season, Tampa Bay managed to take the lead in the NFC South, even with the departure of offensive coordinator Dave Canales and wide receiver coach Brad […]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2025 home game tickets: How to purchase and the schedule

The 2024 season slipped away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the NFC wildcard game against Washington, they led 17-13 in the fourth quarter, but things unraveled quickly. Terry McLaurin’s touchdown with 9:46 left put Washington ahead 20-17. Five minutes later, Chase McLaughlin added a 32-yard field goal to tie the score. In overtime, kicker […]
Florida woman faced $373,000 bill after 'approved' treatment to save her eyesight – ABC Action News Tampa Bay

Venice, Fla. – At the risk of breakthrough treatment or blindness, a Florida woman said her doctor told her. After experiencing her insurance, she thought she was covered. Her insurance company sent an approval letter and she proceeded with the treatment. But a few months later, she was hit by a bill that could have […]