Is your NFL gear real? Officials warn of fake merchandise as Super Bowl draws near
Local and federal authorities warned football fans Wednesday to look out for counterfeit NFL merchandise.
Top-notch top knots and wearable art, customized for Buccaneers fans
As the clock ticked down during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC Championship victory over the Green Bay Packers, Laura Paredes had a hunch.
Bomber crews ready to help Super Bowl fans 'feel that sense of pride to be American'
The B-1B bomber sits sleek and lethal on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, ready for its unusual mission this weekend with a B-52 and B-2.
Stable Families Project putting homelessness in the past for single mother of 2
You’ve heard the saying, "when one door closes, another opens." For Alexia Shepard, the door she opened Wednesday morning is a very new beginning.
Tampa company builds larger-than-life sculpture for NFL Experience, Super Bowl LV
While there’s a lot to do at the NFL Super Bowl Experience in downtown Tampa, there’s also a lot to see, including a larger-than-life helmet made by a local company.
Super Bowl 2021: Who will perform in the halftime show?
The Weeknd joins a list of celebrated musicians who have played during Super Bowl halftime shows, including Madonna and Beyoncé.
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.
Sold-out Super Bowl Experience allowing limited walk-ups Wednesday and Thursday
The NFL Super Bowl Experience reopens today, but this time around, organizers will allow a limited number of walk-ups at Julian B. Lane Park – only for Wednesday and Thursday.
Super Bowl Host Committee logo began as idea from University of Tampa intern
The Super Bowl Host Committee logo wasn't dreamed up by some large design agency in a city far away. This time around, it was inspired by a young University of Tampa intern.
Opportunity of a lifetime: Tampa students featured in Nike Super Bowl ad
A pair of high school girls' flag football teams are featured in a new Nike commercial promoting women in football. The minute-long ad shows girls from Alonso and Robinson high schools in Tampa and is narrated by one of the star players.
Bay Area NFL star joins fellow 'gladiators' spreading faith through song
Henry Lawrence wears part of Tampa's Super Bowl history on his finger. But now he's part of another team sharing their gift of music as a member of the NFL Players Choir.
Cannons will not fire during Super Bowl LV
It's official; the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' celebratory cannons will fall silent after kickoff for this year's Super Bowl.
Meet the bomber pilot who will be leading the Super Bowl flyover
Captain Sarah Kociuba has a pretty impressive resume. She’s a B-2 instructor pilot, has flown more than 90 combat missions, and has more than 1,700 flying hours in five different aircraft.
Super Bowl parties risky during pandemic, experts say
Football fans planning to hold a Super Bowl party this weekend should try to do so as safely as possible, experts said Monday.
A toast to Brady: Tampa artist blowtorches image of Bucs' QB onto bread ahead of Super Bowl
A local artist is turning sliced bread into Super Bowl-themed art ahead of the big game this weekend.
Custom Buccaneers wreaths selling out for Bay Area company
Tara Reinhart with Front Door Designs has been very busy making and shipping custom front door wreaths, especially her Buccaneers-themed ones.
Waterway safety among top priorities during Super Bowl
On the water around Tampa, law enforcement boats are everywhere ahead of the Super Bowl.
Bay Area hospitality industry adapts to unusual Super Bowl
After years of planning, Super Bowl week is finally here. The COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench into the plans, and that's not the only unusual thing about the Super Bowl in 2021.
‘It’s our time to shine’: With Tampa Bay in the spotlight, tourism officials hope to capitalize
It’s officially Super Bowl Week in the city of Tampa, and really a time to shine for the entire Tampa Bay area
Gronk surprises 2 Tampa Bay area health care workers with Super Bowl tickets
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading to the Super Bowl, and two Bay Area health care workers will be in the stands after being surprised with tickets by Gronk himself.