Former Bucs Wide Receiver Dies Following Construction Accident

Former Bucs wide receiver Mike Williams died Tuesday at the age of 36 following a construction accident.

Jimmy Buffett Remembered As Governor Orders Flags Flown At Half Staff

Gov. Ron DeSantis encouraged flags throughout Florida to be flown at half staff to commemorate the "Son of a Son of a Sailor."

Kirstie Alley, Star Of 'Cheers', Dies Of Cancer At 71

Actress Kirstie Alley, best known from the TV show "Cheers," died Monday at age 71, her family said. She was treated for cancer in Florida.

Obituary: Aaron D. Piver

He will long be remembered as a devout Christian who possessed a kind and warm spirit.

Sister Of John Larson Says Brother Taught Her To 'Live, Love, Dance'

A fundraiser has been set up to raise money to cremate and host a memorial service for the young father found dead Wednesday.

Family, Friends Mourn Death Of Plant High Student Following Crash

Tampa police said Benjamin Francis, who celebrated his 17th birthday the day before, was riding his motorcycle when he struck an SUV.

Firefighting Was His Life; Engineer/Driver Dies Of COVID-19

"Firefighting was in his blood," said Francesca Ciancio of her firefighter husband, who contracted COVID-19 on the job.

Hillsborough County Firefighter Dies From COVID-19 Complications

Hillsborough Fire Rescue driver/engineer Giovanni Ciancio died from complications related to the COVID-19 he contracted at work in July.

Obituary: Kathleen Carolyn Carroll

A Crest Hill resident and formerly of New York, Pennsylvania, and California, passed away at 74.

Coach Bobby Bowden To Lie In State At Florida Capitol Museum

The legendary Florida State University football coach died Sunday at the age of 91.

28th Sheriff Of Hillsborough County Dies At Age 77

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is mourning the death of former longtime Sheriff Cal Henderson who died Friday at the age of 77.

15-Year-Old Crash Victim Will Be Remembered For Her Smile

A GoFundMe campaign has been started to help with the funeral expenses of a 15-year-old Tampa girl killed Thursday on the Gandy Bridge.

Tampa Police Mourn Death Of Retired Police Captain

Retired Capt. Mike Flynn died Friday at the age of 58.

Former Tampa Police Chief A.C. McLane Dies At Age 81

Tampa police along with family and friends are mourning the death of longtime Tampa Police Chief Austin "A.C." McLane at the age of 81.

Assistant Tampa City Attorney Kirby Rainsberger Mourned

"Today, I lost a friend and I will miss him greatly," said Police Chief Brian Dugan.

Nurse Dies 4 Weeks After Exposure To Coronavirus Working At Jail

"Yes, most people will be able to survive COVID, but for others, such as Steven, it is a death sentence," said friend, Dr. P.S. Martin.

Obituary: Carol V. Gilbert

Carol worked for Joliet Prescription Shop for a number of years, and also served as a member and past president of the Thomas Jefferson PTA.

Obituary: Ray C. Fuclan

He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and was employed as a Registered Nurse.

Obituary: Sandra "Sandy" Persico

Lifelong Joliet resident and staff member at the Robert Egizio Farmers Insurance Agency passes away unexpectedly at the age of 80.

Tampa Philanthropist David Straz Jr. Dies

Well-known Tampa philanthropist David Straz has died.

Obituary: David E. Cushing

David proudly served his country in the Korean War, with the US Marine Corps and his community, retiring from the Chicago Police Department.

Obituary: Robert A. Nitzik

Former Clearwater resident and popular nurse passed away suddenly.

Friends, Co-Workers Say Goodbye To Murdered Young Mother

Friends of 23-year-old Brittany Collett gathered beneath a shelter at Ballast Point Park to hold a candlelight vigil for the young mother.

Longtime Tribune Food Writer Remembers Chef Anthony Bourdain

Former Tampa Tribune food writer Jeff Houck was taken aback by the news Friday morning of Bourdain’s death.

Tampa Patch Editor Sherri VandeSande Lonon Dies

Tampa-area Patch Editor Sherri Marie VandeSande Lonon died Jan. 11 of cancer. She covered Hurricane Irma, Pulse nightclub shooting and more.

Bob Carter, Nick And Aaron’s Dad, Dead At 65

Bob Carter, the father of Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter, and singer Aaron Carter, has died at 65.

Paul O’Neill, Trans-Siberian Orchestra Founder, Dead At 61

Trans-Siberian Orchestra founder Paul O’Neill was found dead in a Tampa hotel room on Wednesday.

Janet Reno, 1st Woman Attorney General, Dead at 78

Janet Reno, the first woman to serve as U.S. attorney general, died Monday at her home in South Florida.

Tampa Police Officer Dies in Scuba Diving 'Incident'

Breaking: Tampa Police say one of their own died during an off-duty scuba diving incident in Nevada.

Funeral Services Set for Monsignor Higgins

The longtime leader of St. Lawrence Catholic Church will be laid to rest this week.

Monsignor Laurence E. Higgins Dead at 87

Breaking: St. Lawrence Catholic Parish is mourning the loss of its founder and longtime leader, Monsignor Laurence E. Higgins.

Orlando Massacre Victims: Beyond A List Of Names, Stories Of Those Killed

A gunman opened fire at a gay nightclub in Orlando killing 49 people. Here are the victims' stories.

Joy McCann Culverhouse, Widow Of Buccaneers Founder, Dies At 96

Joy McCann Culverhouse reportedly died Tuesday at her Hyde Park home. She was 96.

K9 Who Caught Cop Killer Mourned

Tampa Police announced the death of K9 Koda Friday.

Halloween Week Tampa Bay Area Forecast

Find out what’s in store for the region.

Dusty Rhodes Passes Away at 69

Known as ‘The American Dream,’ the wrestling legend died Thursday in Florida.

Weekend Weather: What to Expect

Afternoon storms are on tap in Tampa Bay throughout the weekend.

Services Set for Helen Chavez

The former Tampa City Councilwoman and restaurateur died on Saturday.

Obituaries: Knippen, Phillips and Simpson

Some folks with ties to South Tampa recently passed away.

Sam Gibbons Memorial Set for Oct. 20 in South Tampa

The World War II veteran, who spent more than 50 years as a lawmaker, was pronounced dead at Tampa General Hospital.