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Tampa Bay Sun FC has released its Pride Night warm up jersey

The USL Super League champs have had a rough season, but come home this weekend.

by Ray Roa April 20, 2026April 24, 2026

It’s been a rough year for the USL Super League’s defending champs Tampa Bay Sun FC. The Bay area’s first pro women’s soccer team sits at the bottom of the standings (below Fort Lauderdale United FC, which the Sun beat to win the title last year), with just 21 points after falling 0-4 to second-place […]

A wide-shot photograph of the Tampa Bay Lightning bench during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Head coach Jon Cooper, in a dark suit and tie, stands on the left gesturing with his hand toward the players. On the bench, several players in blue home jerseys are visible, including Anthony Cirelli (#71) with his back to the camera, Erik Cernak (#81), Janis Moser (#90), and Darren Raddysh (#43) seated. In the background, fans in the stands wear blue Lightning apparel behind the glass at Benchmark International Arena."

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‘There’s no excuses’: Penalties doom Tampa Bay Lightning in opening playoff loss to Canadiens

Game two is Tuesday night in Tampa.

by Seán Kinane and WMNF News April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

A dynamic action photograph of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston during a game against the Arizona Cardinals on November 10, 2019. Winston, wearing the team's white 'color rush' jersey with red and orange accents and a metallic pewter helmet, is captured in motion rolling out of the pocket. They are holding the football with both hands, looking downfield with focus. The background is a vibrant, out-of-focus blur of the stadium crowd in red and white seating.

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A mock draft featuring the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ worst picks of all-time

And no, Jameis is not No. 1.

by Carter Brantley April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Several motocross riders racing dirt bikes on a sandy track, kicking up a massive cloud of dust

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Red Bull motocross festival gets Dade City dirty this weekend

Amateurs and champions alike will race on the same dirt.

by Selene San Felice March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

IndyCar racing past the Dalí Museum during the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg street circuit event.

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The secret to a close-up, cheap Grand Prix of St. Pete experience

Get on the track and pay less to see IndyCar races next week in Downtown St. Petersburg.

by Selene San Felice February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Premier League Fan Fest Orlando at Universal Orlando Resort. NBC Sports studio team Rebecca Lowe, Tim Howard, and the two Robbies with fans holding "Glory Glory Man Utd" and "Gunners" signs. Soccer fan event coverage for NBC Sports and Premier League USA.

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‘Premier League Mornings Live’ will broadcast from Tampa this spring

Rebecca Lowe & the crew are coming to Armature Works.

by Ray Roa February 20, 2026February 23, 2026

Olympic medalist Meb Keflezighi at Fred Ball Park in Tampa, Florida. The legendary American distance runner is pictured in a white hat and glasses during a Plant High School track team practice.

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American running legend Meb Keflezighi helps Plant High School athletes redefine success

His winning attitude, and commitment to consistency, has clearly caught on.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker February 17, 2026February 18, 2026

Three teammates holding red dodgeballs and looking focused during an outdoor tournament game.

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Cinco de Dodgeball tradition honors late Tampa firefighter this spring

The Matthew T. Bunch foundation aims to help three firefighters with financial need this year.

by Jasmin Parrado January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie in an intimate shower scene from the HBO Max series 'Heated Rivalry.'

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‘Heated Rivalry’ fans, don’t forget Tampa Bay has hockey IRL

There’s a rare chance to see the guys and their sticks out in the sunlight.

by Selene San Felice January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

A Harlem Globetrotters basketball player sits on a hoop, spinning a basketball. Fans watch from stands in the background.

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Harlem Globetrotters celebrate 100 years of ballin’ in Tampa this weekend

The Yuengling Center hosts the Globetrotters’ century celebration tour.

by Selene San Felice January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

The Body Electric Yoga sets intentions for 2026 with 108 sun salutations

The special yoga class happens this weekend at Outcast Brewing Company in St. Pete.

by Selene San Felice January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

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ReliaQuest Bowl will be historic this New Year’s Eve in Tampa

The Hawkeyes and Commodores will be in town five days early for a beach day, parade and more events.

by Selene San Felice December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

A New Orleans Saints player wearing a white jersey with the number 9 is focused on catching the football while a Tampa Bay Buccaneers player in a red jersey attempts a tackle from behind, pulling at the back of the white jersey.

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Despite embarrassing loss to bottom-feeder Saints, Tampa Bay can still win the NFC South

Baker Mayfield & co. are now tied with Carolina, with Atlanta coming to RayJay on Thursday.

by Carter Brantley December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Two women smile and wave while participating in an outdoor race. The woman on the left wears a blue shirt, glasses, and a headband with reindeer antlers and ornaments, while the woman on the right wears a black shirt with the text "I'M ONLY A MORNING PERSON ON" and a Santa hat headband. Both are wearing race bibs for a "Hot Chocolate 15k/5k" event, with other runners visible in the blurred background.

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Hot chocolate lovers run through Downtown Tampa next weekend

You don’t have to sweat for the free Hot Chocolate Expo.

by Selene San Felice December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

A close-up of a character dressed as The Grinch, featuring green textured skin, intense yellow eyes, and wild tufts of facial hair. He wears a traditional red Santa hat and suit with white fur trim and flashes a mischievous, toothy grin. The background is dark but illuminated by soft, out-of-focus blue, green, and red Christmas lights.

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Kids can roller skate and snowball fight with The Grinch in Tampa this week

Oh, the Who-manity.

by Selene San Felice November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Close-up of two football players talking intensely on the field after a game; one wears a Rams uniform with a blue cap and the other wears a red cap and gray hoodie, with their hands resting on each other's chests.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wrap toughest part of schedule on the wrong end of a blowout

It’s been a while since fans had to live through one of these stretches.

by Carter Brantley November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Two U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) soccer players, one wearing jersey number 16, smile and raise their arms in celebration on the field after a goal or victory, with the stadium stands visible in the background.

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Photos: USMNT routs Uruguay 5-1 in front of more than 26,000 Tampa fans

Plus, an interview with former USMNT star Oguchi Onyewu.

by Ray Roa and Sofía García Vargas November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

A large group photo of approximately 50 people gathered outdoors in front of an industrial building with blue siding. An open garage door behind the group reveals large stainless steel brewing tanks. To the left stands a blue tent labeled "City Bike Tampa," and to the right is a black tent for "Coppertail Brewing Co." The diverse crowd is dressed casually, with some holding beverages, and includes people sitting on the ground in the front row, next to a child on a small bicycle.

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Hunt for holiday groceries and get a bike ride in at Cranksgiving Tampa this weekend

That’s poultry in motion.

by Alisha Durosier November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

South Pinellas’ new walking trail debuts in Gulfport this weekend

The connected trails pass through residential neighborhoods alongside parks, historic locations and other vista points. The entire route consists of sidewalks and crosswalks.

by Seán Kinane and WMNF News November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

A low-angle action shot captures a group of runners as they burst forward from the starting line of a race. A large teal banner on the right reads "START" vertically in white letters. A young person in a red t-shirt and green shorts is in the foreground, mid-stride, surrounded by other competitors. A palm tree is visible in the background under an overcast sky.

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St. Pete Run Fest takes over downtown this weekend

It’s finally cool enough to go for a run without instantly passing out.

by Selene San Felice November 10, 2025November 10, 2025