Zolfo Springs cousins wrangle 300-pound, 16-foot Burmese python on family property

Aaron Brown was driving when he spotted something on his family's property that required a second look. It turned out to be a 16-foot Burmese python with 100 eggs inside. 

Town of Palm Beach to decide whether Trump can stay at Mar-a-Lago

The Palm Beach Town Council will hear from their attorney on whether the town can bar former President Donald Trump from living at his Mar-a-Lago resort.

Health officials worry Tampa's Super Bowl celebrations were superspreader events

The massive crowds that celebrated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl win Sunday left medical experts concerned about a possible spike in COVID-19 cases.

Sheriff: Polk homeowner shoots neighbor who broke into his home

A homeowner in Polk County shot and killed a burglar who broke into his home while the family slept, investigators said.

Hacker tried to poison Oldsmar water system, sheriff says

Investigators say someone took over a computer that controls the city of Oldsmar’s water system and tried to poison the water supply. The FBI, Secret Service and Pinellas deputies are now looking into the case. 

Maskless fans celebrate Super Bowl win despite Tampa's outdoor mask mandate

So much for the mayor's order requiring masks at Super Bowl parties. Throngs of mostly maskless fans took to the streets of downtown Tampa and packed sports bars as the Bucs won the Lombardi Trophy.

Breaking barriers: Female Bucs coaches, NFL referee make history

On Super Bowl Sunday, three women -- two coaches and an NFL official -- broke barriers when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinched their second championship title.

Tom Brady brings Patriots' championship pedigree to Tampa

The long-downtrodden Tampa Bay Buccaneers are kings of the NFL again thanks to Tom Brady and the championship pedigree he brought over from New England — along with two former Patriots teammates who starred with him in Super Bowl 55.

Longwood officer hugged, taunted coworker despite COVID fears, chief says

The woman said she made it clear that she feared contracting COVID-19. Hernandez ignored her and followed her into her work space, the report said.

Colin Kaepernick billboards, mural go up around Tampa ahead of Super Bowl LV

A mural went up in West Tampa and multiple billboards were planted in the city as part of the former quarterback’s partnership with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The goal is to raise awareness about police violence and systemic racism against minorities.

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. 

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.

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.