Last Top Stories: Amid contract speculation and rumors, Steven Stamkos focuses on Lightning season

Amid contract speculation and rumors, Steven Stamkos focuses on Lightning season

But Stamkos, who came to Tampa at age 18 after becoming the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2008, makes two things clear: He's thinking not at all about his contract, only about how he can bring the Stanley Cup back to Tampa Bay. "I've definitely loved ... >> view original

Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: What's the Game Plan for Tampa Bay?

From an ugly blowout at home against the Tennessee Titans to an impressive road win against the New Orleans Saints, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have looked like two completely different teams at times this season. Last week, they were within striking ... >> view original

Joaquin threat displaces puppies to Tampa Bay

TAMPA (FOX 13) - The threat of Hurricane Joaquin has rerouted a group of puppies to Tampa - and pretty soon, they're going to need loving homes! The 28 pups were originally part of an emergency transfer from Louisiana to New Jersey, but with Hurricane ... >> view original

Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays game preview

The Toronto Blue Jays will be facing some very good pitchers once the playoffs get underway. They'll get an early start on that Saturday night when they oppose Tampa Bay Rays ace Chris Archer. With home-field advantage still undetermined, the AL East ... >> view original

See downtown Tampa by zipline on Oct. 9

TAMPA -- Visitors to downtown Tampa on Friday, Oct. 9 will have a unique vantage point to see the city as a zipline across Franklin Street as part of a FitLife Foods promotion. The Tampa Bay Times reported about the 25-foot zipline going up for one day ... >> view original

Musical bench an instant hit on Tampa Riverwalk

TAMPA — The newest addition to the Tampa Riverwalk — a musical chair, literally — was unveiled Saturday. The 18-foot-long bench features 30 maplewood bars tuned to notes and octaves, complete with mallets so passersby can make their own music. >> view original

Tampa nonprofit can again perform hip, knee surgeries in Cuba

Led by surgeon Kenneth Gustke, a founding member of the Florida Orthopedic Institute, the Tampa group will also include his physician's assistant, Susan Heinrichs, as well as nurse Shirley Supalena and technician Oona Hastings from Tampa General ... >> view original

United FC runs unbeaten streak to 10 with win over Tampa Bay

For a regular-season match, Minnesota United FC's 1-0 victory against Tampa Bay on Saturday featured the hallmarks of playoff soccer. Minnesota United FC persevered, running its unbeaten streak to 10 matches as forward Christian Ramirez scored his 11th ... >> view original

Hillsborough Game of the Week: Tampa Catholic 34, Berkeley Prep 13

And in Tampa Catholic's district matchup with Berkeley Prep on Friday night, that strategy was just what the Crusaders needed. Corbett headlined Tampa Catholic's offense, recording 96 yards and a touchdown on four receptions to help lead the Crusaders ... >> view original

Sydney shooting has terror links, police chief says

Rick Morton is the social affairs writer at the The Australian with a particular policy focus on the National Disability Insurance Scheme, aged care and population, but also writing on homelessness, social trends, drugs, and religion. He also writes ... >> view original