Tampa tackles injustices of the past, celebrates Dr. King’s message of moving forward
The streets of Tampa were filled with performers and paradegoers Monday in celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The joyous day of remembrance was shadowed for some who find it hard to ignore the city's painful history.
Number of graves in forgotten Zion Cemetery increases to 300 after Florida Ave. discovery
Archaeologists confirmed Tuesday the discovery of at least 115 African American graves under property owned by the Tampa restauranteur who runs the Columbia restaurant.
After more graves found at Zion Cemetery, leaders contemplate long-term plans
An archaeological survey confirmed Thursday at least 55 more African American graves in the lost Zion Cemetery in Tampa.
Search for lost cemeteries moves across Tampa Bay
The search for lost African American graves and cemeteries moved across Tampa Bay into Pinellas County Thursday, as a group of community leaders, scientists, and historians discussed searching two sites in Clearwater.
Zion Cemetery preservation at center of Robles Park redevelopment
As Tampa City Council received an update Thursday on the search for unmarked graves that were once part of Zion Cemetery, the future of Robles Park Village, which sits on top of the forgotten African American burial ground, also became clearer.
Thousands of unmarked graves may be buried under homes and businesses
An independent Tampa historian believes there may be at least 10 forgotten cemeteries in the Tampa and Hillsborough County areas.
Search continues for more forgotten Zion Cemetery graves
Tampa city officials have again expanded their search Monday for lost Zion Cemetery graves -- this time onto private land along Florida Avenue.
There may be unmarked graves at MacDill Air Force Base, historians say
MacDill spokespeople say there's reason to believe that in a wooded area of the base's northwest corner, there could be an African-American cemetery.
145 graves discovered on grounds of King High School in Tampa
Radar found approximately 145 graves buried 3 to 5 feet deep. The Hillsborough County school district plans to tear down the school's agricultural workshop, which may have been built on top of more graves.
New search underway in Hillsborough County for forgotten graves
Hillsborough County knows there are 800 people buried at 22nd and Hillsborough Avenue in the All People's Cemetery, but it doesn't know if anyone is buried beyond the boundaries of the land that is already cordoned off.
Hillsborough prepares for results of King High School cemetery search
Hillsborough County is now creating a historical response committee to handle decisions about what happens moving forward. It includes leaders from the religious community, state elected officials, and representatives from local organizations.
Tampa's history rediscovered as development unearths forgotten cemeteries
Little by little, the city of Tampa is unearthing its history that was buried, in some cases, for more than a century.
Crews to begin surveying land around King High for possible forgotten cemetery
Hillsborough County school officials began sweeping the ground at King High School to look for a forgotten African American Cemetery.
Investigators search for possible forgotten cemetery near King High School
The Hillsborough County School District has initiated an investigation to determine if human remains were buried long ago on what is now a high school campus.
Tampa architect works to save forgotten cemeteries
Thousands of people are buried in Tampa cemeteries that have fallen into disrepair and, in some instances, covered over with buildings.
Work begins to identify relatives of those buried at Zion Cemetery
It could be years, or even decades before we know exactly who was buried at Tampa's first Black cemetery, or we may never know at all. But the work starts now.
Nearly 130 gravesites discovered underneath Tampa apartment complex
Almost 130 gravesites have been found underneath the Robles Park housing complex. Archeologists believe this is the city's first-ever Black cemetery.
More than 60 slaves could be buried in unmarked graves at Oaklawn Cemetery
A Tampa historian hopes to memorialize dozens of unnamed slaves buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, the final resting place for many of the city's founders.
Grave shafts from the 1800s unearthed during Water Street construction
With each groundbreaking, the city of Tampa moves toward the future, but every shiny shovel in the dirt also has the potential to dig up the past.
After more than a century, American flag now waves above Rubonia Cemetery
American flags will be flying all around the Bay Area in celebration of the Fourth of July, but one flag in particular, in Manatee County, will fly with special meaning.