Frank Morsani, a longtime pillar in the business community and frequent philanthropist, and Rhea Law, the current president of the University of South Florida. Both felt the same way. It was a mutual friend who instigated the plan for them to co-chair this year's Tampa Bay Heart Walk.

The Patriots face a tough test this weekend. Here are five things to watch:

Brave law enforcement officers and dedicated business leaders earned communitywide gratitude at the 10th annual Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police Foundation gala, where 400 guests applauded heroic Hillsborough and Pinellas sheriff’s deputies,

Tampa and St. Pete leaders committed financial support to the new ferry on Thursday. PSTA hopes to have it up and running by spring or summer of 2026. PSTA’s board will vote on the final agreement on Dec. 3. TAMPA, Fla. - The Cross Bay Ferry is one step closer to setting sail again, but under a new name: the Tampa Bay Ferry.

According to Feeding Tampa Bay, roughly 500,000 people across the 10-county region they serve have been affected by cuts to SNAP benefits.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media after Wednesday's Week 10 practice. HC Bowles discussed injury updates, maintaining defensive momentum, and looking ahead to the matchup against the Patriots.

This is the future of transportation in Tampa Bay,” said Tampa's City Councilmember Chris Clendenin, moments after the motion passed.

Looking for things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend? Don’t miss top festivals, concerts, comedy shows, and sports from Nov. 6–9, 2025.

Mike Vrabel said wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, running back Rhamondre Stevenson, and linebacker Christian Elliss will all miss Sunday's game in Tampa.