A Florida man who claimed self-defense in a road rage shooting on I-75 was charged after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said the Florida man’s claim was “not valid.”
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Tampa Bay Lightning eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday after falling 6-1 to the Florida Panthers, in what could have been Steven Stamkos’ final game in a Lightning jersey.
Tampa native, Michael Penix Jr., drafted by NFC South rival
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., a Tampa native, was selected Thursday in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.
9-foot alligator caught on Selmon Expressway near Tampa
A 9-foot alligator was caught Monday evening along the Selmon Expressway, according to FHP Tampa.
Rays’ Tropicana Field ranked 2nd worst in MLB
Tropicana Field, the home of the Tampa Bay Rays, has been ranked as the second-worst ballpark in all of Major League Baseball, according to the USA Today.
Tyreek Hill broke Pasco County Florida man’s leg during football lesson at his Florida home, lawsuit says
Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill is being sued by a Pasco County Florida man who claims Hill broke her leg while “forcefully” shoving her during a football lesson at his Florida home, according to a lawsuit filed on Friday.
Florida bill would ban those under 21 from working in strip clubs, other adult entertainment
A Florida bill would ban anyone under the age of 21 from working in strip clubs or other adult entertainment establishments.
Sunday’s Lightning game at Detroit gets new time due to Bucs playoff game
Video above shows fans filing into the stadium, players warming up, and more. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Lightning game on Sunday against the Detroit Red Wings has been pushed back a few hours due to the Buccaneers playoff game, also in Detroit, according to the NHL. The game will now be played […]
Wander Franco released from jail in Dominican Republic
Video above: Wander Franco arrived in court on Friday TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Wander Franco, who is under investigation for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old, was released Monday from a jail in the Dominican Republic. Franco’s bond was set Friday at 2 million pesos, which is equal to about $34,000. Franco must […]
Reports: Tampa Bay Rays trade pitcher Tyler Glasnow, outfielder to Dodgers
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Rays have traded pitcher Tyler Glasnow to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple reports. The Rays are also sending outfielder Florida Florida manuel Margot to the Dodgers, ESPN’s Jeff Passan said. In exchange, the Rays will receive pitcher Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny Deluca, according to Passan. The Athletic’s […]