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A driverless Waymo carrying passengers from a Bucs game turns into oncoming traffic, and its riders abandon it ‘in the way of everything’

So much for the driverless future.

We Got This Covered · 2h ago

Lightning strike caused fire that destroyed Florida marine research lab containing rare Antarctic specimens, investigators say

Firefighters used salt water to battle the flames, which ruined most of the advanced equipment inside the facility

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Trump Admin's Push for Stricter Citizenship Test Seeks to Create Barriers for Millions of Immigrants, Advocates Say

Federal officials are moving to reinstate a stricter version of the U.S. citizenship test, a change critics say could limit access to naturalization for millions of permanent residents

Latin Times · Aug 17, 2025

Hurricane Milton rips off the roof of MLB’s Tropicana Field, home to the Tampa Bay Rays

Drone images show debris littered across the field, which was supposed to be a base for 10,000 responders supporting the clean-up effort

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024

As extreme heat triggers health issues, Tampa, other cities address ‘shade deserts’

Neighborhoods with more trees and green space stay cooler. Those covered in asphalt swelter. Lower-income neighborhoods tend to be hottest.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3, 2023

Dave Wills, Tampa Bay Rays and former White Sox announcer, dies at 58

Wills, a Chicago native, spent 11 years as a White Sox announcer before joining the Rays.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 6, 2023

Cuban ambassador’s dinner in Tampa sparks protest, scorn

TAMPA, Fla. — A band of Cuban dissidents protested inside an expensive Tampa restaurant Friday night, disrupting a meeting between Cuban ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera and a group of business officials and local politicians.

Tribune News Service · Mar 5, 2023

Bucs expected to release veteran tight end Cameron Brate

TAMPA, Fla. — The Bucs have informed veteran tight end Cameron Brate they plan to release him in the coming days, part of an ongoing effort to become salary cap compliant by the middle of the month, the Tampa Bay Times has learned.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023

First case in DeSantis voter fraud crackdown ends with split verdict

Florida man Nathan Hart, 49, acquitted of illegal voting but found guilty of false registration in closely watched case

The Guardian - US · Feb 8, 2023

DeSantis set to take revenge on Disney

The bill would allow DeSantis to choose the people in charge after Disney balked at the state's "Don't say gay" law

Salon · Feb 7, 2023