After 53 years of marriage, couple dies 16 minutes apart after COVID-19 battle

KB and Nancy Magown texted each other from their hospital beds, urging the other to continue to fight the virus. But after 53 years of marriage, they were only separated in death by 16 minutes. 

Bomber crews ready to help Super Bowl fans 'feel that sense of pride to be American'

The B-1B bomber sits sleek and lethal on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, ready for its unusual mission this weekend with a B-52 and B-2.

Sarah Thomas 'honored' to make history as first female Super Bowl official

Being the first female to help ref the big game, Thomas says she feels an additional responsibility as a role model knowing little eyes are watching -- including those in her own home. 

FBI identifies suspect in South Florida shooting that killed two agents

The FBI has identified the suspect who they say shot and killed two agents and wounded three others as they attempted to serve a warrant early Tuesday morning.

Fallen FBI agents worked to protect children from abusers

FBI agents Laura Schwartzenberger and Daniel Alfin devoted their careers to capturing criminals who sexually abuse children. The two were killed yesterday while attempting to serve a warrant in South Florida.

Tampa’s famed strip clubs brace for an unusual Super Bowl

When Tampa was chosen host of this year’s Super Bowl, strip club owners anticipated a windfall week. Now, though, making it rain is less of a guarantee.

Man with Florida tattoo on forehead arrested for calling 911 for ride home, deputies say

Pasco deputies arrested a man with the state of Florida tattooed on his forehead early Sunday morning, after investigators said he called 911 twice to get a ride home.

Super Bowl Host Committee logo began as idea from University of Tampa intern

The Super Bowl Host Committee logo wasn't dreamed up by some large design agency in a city far away. This time around, it was inspired by a young University of Tampa intern.

Tampa college student's invention could save women from sexual assault

A University of Tampa freshman invented a scrunchie that puts a cap on bad intentions, and she’s getting national exposure for her product.

At 43, Tom Brady still re-writing NFL history

How does someone spend almost half of their 21-year NFL career playing in the biggest game? 

Cannons will not fire during Super Bowl LV

It's official; the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' celebratory cannons will fall silent after kickoff for this year's Super Bowl.

Meet the bomber pilot who will be leading the Super Bowl flyover

Captain Sarah Kociuba has a pretty impressive resume. She’s a B-2 instructor pilot, has flown more than 90 combat missions, and has more than 1,700 flying hours in five different aircraft.

Sheriff: Hillsborough man charged with murdering girlfriend's 8-year-old son

A Hillsborough man faces first-degree murder charges after deputies say he severely beat his girlfriend's 8-year-old son, leading to the child's death.

Trump's residency at Mar-a-Lago under legal review by town of Palm Beach

The town of Palm Beach, Florida, is conducting a legal review to determine if former President Donald Trump can legally live at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Trump's neighbors are challenging his move to the property, arguing he can be evicted because of an agreement he signed back in 1993.

Mulberry man arrested for DUI manslaughter after crash kills 12-year-old boy

A 12-year-old boy from Plant City was killed shortly after midnight Sunday following a two-vehicle crash near Mulberry, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

More than 2 dozen animals rescued from Florida trailer after inspection

Florida animal welfare workers rescued 26 animals, including an alpaca, a lemur, mini horses, dogs, cats, horses and donkeys, following a vehicle inspection, officials said.

Florida sheriff: Man fought deputies, K9 during arrest for burglary

A Florida sheriff's office says a man tried to fight deputies and their K9 as he resisted arrest, but was ultimately taken into custody.