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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.

Buffalo Bills who could never beat Bill Belichick marvel as mysticism fades: ‘His image has changed’

His signature schlubby sideline appearance aside, Belichick established an impeccable reputation through years of dominance and cold control over all aspects of his football enter

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.

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.

Florida troopers tapped surveillance network for immigration searches

Florida Highway Patrol has tapped into a vast private surveillance network — performing hundreds of searches for license plates scanned by cameras controlled by the controversial surveillance

No Kings protests underway across the country

Opponents of President Donald Trump's administration started coming out the streets to rally in hundreds of cities Saturday.

Improved Running Game Could Unleash Trevor Lawrence

There’s been a lot written this week about Trevor Lawrence’s footwork. The Jacksonville Jaguars $275 million quarterback has said that he’s never exactly liked his drop-back shuffle, especially in the NFL where precise timing and vision are literally everything.

Former All-Star Catcher Linked to Tampa Bay Rays in Potential Trade

The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly a good fit for Braves catcher Sean Murphy in what would be a blockbuster trade.

'No Kings' protests across Tampa Bay

Thousands gathered in cities across Tampa Bay to participate in a national day of 'No Kings' protests. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe on Thursday declared a State of Emergency and activated the Missouri National Guard in anticipation of protests across the state.

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.

Rays prevail in New York to halt Mets’ 6-game winning streak

The Mets looked like they were well on their way to a seventh straight victory as Clay Holmes left the mound. For the third time in his last four starts, the right-hander had allowed just one run. He exited the game after five innings of work with his team up 5-1. Then disaster ensued.

Middleton Robotics Summer Camp is an all-ages program taught by high schoolers

Camp is an all-ages program taught by very smart high-schoolers. The annual camp is kept affordable for families interested in STEM.

Antonio Brown wanted for alleged attempted murder after incident at boxing event: report

Antonio Brown reportedly has a warrant out for his arrest after an incident at a boxing event in Miami last month.

Architecture Now: Designing Future-Ready Spaces for Work, Culture, and Public Life

From Bangkok to Billund, a new wave of architectural project announcements is reshaping how spaces for work, culture, mobility, and public life

Mike Evans on Emeka Egbuka: Looks like a running back but catches like Chris Godwin

Perennial 1,000-yard receiver Mike Evans heaped heavy praise on first-round rookie Emeka Egbuka as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers closed minicamp.

Evaluating the Value of Classic Matchboxes

Classic matchboxes have fascinated collectors and enthusiasts for decades.

'We lost everything’: Tampa residents fear future without FEMA after devastating storms

State leaders say FEMA reform will cut red tape, but critics warn it could cripple Florida’s disaster response and leave vulnerable communities behind.

Brewers’ Aaron Civale Requests Trade

Brewers right-hander Aaron Civale has requested a trade after being moved from the rotation to the bullpen. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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.

Hillsborough prosecutor accused of viewing, sharing child pornography

William Andrew Jones, 32, was arrested on eight felonies. He has worked for the state attorney’s office since 2021.

Program offered at local JCC benefiting people with Parkinson’s disease

Ricki Lewis is living with Parkinson’s disease. She said after her diagnosis, her neurologist recommended intense physical therapy and attending a class similar to the one offered at the JCC.

Kody Clemens homers with dad Roger looking on, Twins beat Rays 4-2 to stop Rays' 6-game win streak

The 9-year-old son of the seven-time Cy Young Award winner, Clemens extended his hitting streak to a career-high eight games when he homered off leading off the second against Taj

Kirk Cousins Trade? Only Michael Penix Jr. Can Keep The Atlanta Falcons From Looking Sillier

Now it’s up to Michael Penix Jr. to spend the second year of his rookie contract to save the Atlanta Falcons from Kirk Cousins and their $180 million mistake.

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

Lakeland Man Survives Alligator Attack, Then Killed by Polk County Deputies After Attempting to Seize Patrol Rifle

Timothy Schulz was shot and killed by deputies after an alligator attack and erratic behavior, which included charging at them with garden shears and attempting to grab a deputy's rifle.

Tampa Braces for Sweltering Heat and Daily Thunderstorms, Warns National Weather Service

Tampa residents to face a week of heat, humidity, and thunderstorms, with temperatures peaking at 94°F and varying rain chances.

City of Tampa news conference on street repaving

Officials with the City of Tampa gave an update Tuesday on progress in the city's ongoing effort to resurface streets throughout the area.

Tampa Army soldier becomes a mom after opening her heart to 3 kids through fostering

Katie Richesin has become a mom in a non-traditional but extremely fulfilling way. Her desire to be a mom eventually won over and when she looked into fostering, her world changed.

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.

Ascending Rays take aim at Twins in series opener

Coming off a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays, the Tampa Bay Rays now stand at .500 for the first time in a month.

Tampa Grandmother Fatally Shot by Deputy After Wounding Daughter in Armed Standoff

Deputy fatally shoots armed grandmother after she wounded her daughter in Tampa, per Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Re-Grading MLB's 10 Biggest Free Agent Signings of 2024-25 Offseason

A year after hitting 32 home runs and driving in 112 runs for the Milwaukee Brewers, Adames has hit .216 with five home runs and a .650 OPS thus far for he Giants. If you're thinking that this is just due to playing his home games at Oracle Park, he's actually be better at home than on the road, where he's hitting .194 with a meager .585 OPS.