The Valspar Championship tees off Thursday at Innisbrook’s Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, bringing top pros, concerts and heavier local traffic.

Former Syracuse quarterback Rex Culpepper died at 28 after a dirt‑bike crash in Georgia. He had beaten testicular cancer and was engaged less than a month earlier.

A look back at Tampa's April 4–6, 2025 Women's Final Four: games at Amalie Arena, free fan festivals and an estimated $30M boost for downtown.

After a deadly April shooting, FSU welcomed fans back to Dick Howser Stadium with a pregame moment of reflection and honors for first responders.

Tom Dundon agreed to sell a 12.5% stake in the Carolina Hurricanes at an implied $2.66B valuation, reports say, with three unnamed minority partners joining the ownership group.

The Rays have refashioned Tropicana Field’s premium spaces into lounges, a speakeasy, candy room and upgraded suites ahead of their April 6 home opener. Season memberships are limited.

Jason Licht said Mike Evans has "earned the right" to explore options after Combine comments, while the receiver's agent confirmed he will test the market. The coming meetings and cap math will decide whether Evans stays in Tampa Bay.

Pinellas Park will cut the ribbon on Sprowls Horizon Sports Park next Saturday, opening a two-day festival of youth games, vendors and a renovated outdoor rink. The park aims to host tournaments and family programming year-round.

Tony Clark plans to resign as executive director of the MLBPA amid a federal probe, leaving the union’s bargaining plans in flux.

Hillsborough County emphasizes strategic post-game cleanup with clear recycling guidelines, stressing the importance of disposing of recyclables cleanly and correctly while disposing of non-recyclables and electronics at designated facilities.

Hillsborough County announces its first-ever Pickleball Tournament Series for 2026, starting with the New Year's Pickle Smash Classic and featuring 11 more events throughout the year.

NHL players, including nine from Tampa Bay Lightning, will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics; Team Canada's roster features veterans and newcomers, such as Sidney Crosby and Macklin Celebrini.

The Memphis Tigers will play against the NC State Wolfpack in the 2025 Gasparilla Bowl on December 19 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, with kickoff at 2:30 p.m.