Victor Hedman went second overall to the Lightning in the NHL draft, right after the Islanders tabbed winger John Tavares. ...more

December 10, 2009

New York Islanders 2009 overall No. 1 pick John Tavares is no stranger to Lightning 2008 No. 1 pick Steven Stamkos. The pair played on the same youth team for a few years, helped Canada win a gold medal at the 2008 World Junior Championships and squared off many times in the Ontario Hockey League. ...more

December 6, 2009

Give the Disney machine credit. It churns out tween stars the way Hostess does cupcakes — constantly. ...more

November 30, 2009

TAMPA – Josh Freeman has made his first important decision as a Buccaneer quarterback. ...more

April 28, 2009

Orlando International Airport may be one of the busiest airports in the country, but federal officials say too many of its air traffic controllers have too little experience. ...more

April 6, 2009

NEWARK, N.J. - Lightning rookie Steven Stamkos scored his 21st goal of the season Friday in New Jersey, tying the franchise rookie record for goals scored in a season set by Brad Richards in 2000-01. Stamkos needs one more in the final four games to break the team record. ...more

April 3, 2009

This time, Joba Chamberlain stuck around. ...more

March 31, 2009

It doesn't matter if you're a rookie or a three-year veteran. ...more

March 29, 2009

It shouldn't come as such a surprise that Steven Stamkos is playing well while paired with Marty St. Louis. ...more

March 14, 2009

Rafael Rokitta peered at the laptop Tampa police Officer Jimmy Owens opened on the trunk of a Ford Fusion in a city park Wednesday. ...more

March 7, 2009