Owner of historic Derby Lane hopes luck hasn't run out yet
Ninety-five years after his great-grandfather found fortune with dog racing, the owner of Derby Lane in St. Petersburg hopes the site's second century is just as lucky.
Historic Shell Dash Cottage to be rebuilt in new location
For more than a century, history was hidden in plain sight on the cottage on 2nd Ave. North In St. Petersburg. The history is in the stucco that coats the 1909 structure, whose builders used coquina shells to form the texture, millions of shells.
Exhibit honoring first Black Major League Baseball coach Buck O’Neil on display in Sarasota
Buck O'Neil, the grandson of slaves, grew up in Sarasota during the 1920s. He went on to be a Negro League star and the first Black coach in Major League Baseball.
How the Buccaneers helped define 'Tampa Bay'
The Bucs' worst-to-first story has become part of the fabric of the Tampa Bay Area. In fact, the effort to get the NFL to award the franchise helped lead to the name “Tampa Bay.”
Remembering Disney's 1991 Super Bowl halftime show
You have to go back a few years to remember this. It’s the Super Bowl halftime show from 30 years ago. You may even know some of the performers. Three decades later, it’s still remembered as a magical night.
Getting ready for the 1991 Super Bowl halftime show
When Tampa Stadium hosted Super Bowl XXV in 1991, the Gulf War was underway. 2,000 Tampa-area kids were part of the show, along with The New Kids on the Block and Walt Disney stars like Mickey Mouse. Here’s Alan Wendt’s original report from 1991.
How Tampa watched the Super Bowl in 1991
When Tampa Stadium hosted Super Bowl XXV in 1991, some fans were disappointed that Joe Montana wasn’t in town. But that didn’t stop them from making the trip to Tampa, where the Tampa Bay Center Mall next to the stadium ended up being a gathering spot for many seeking tickets. Here’s Alan Wendt’s original report from 1991.
From 1986: Space shuttle Challenger explodes
'Pulse 13' coverage of the space shuttle Challenger tragedy as reported by WTVT-TV in Tampa, then a CBS affiliate. Originally aired January 28, 1986.
Ten years ago, the Dali Museum opened its doors -- for a second time -- in downtown St. Pete
On Monday, the Dali Museum will celebrate its 10th anniversary at its current location.
Tornadoes hit same Pinellas Park neighborhood -- 28 years apart
It's been 28 years, but it hasn't been long enough for longtime Pinellas Park resident Karol Singleton, whose house has now been hit by a tornado twice since she's lived there.
Watch living history at Ybor City's red-brick cigar factory and museum
Built from red bricks in 1910, the Ybor City cigar factory with the high clock tower is a monument to the immigrants who built Tampa, one roll at a time.
'Incredible time capsule': One house remains from the lost town of Limona
The little town of Limona was long ago swallowed by Brandon in Hillsborough County. But one home from the early 1880s remains -- along with many of the original family's possessions.
Preservationists say costly Union Station repairs are worth it
Another restoration would be at least the third life for Union Station, a building that’s offered a first impression of Tampa for more than 100 years.
With legacy already established, Hubbard's Marina welcomes new fishing fans
Every Friday morning on Good Day Tampa Bay, Captain Dylan Hubbard gives viewers the outlook on the Good Catch fishing forecast. It's the continuation of a longtime family tradition.
1920 Ocoee Massacre: Largest U.S. incident of voting-day violence occurred in Florida 100 years ago
Nov. 2, 2020 marks 100 years since the Ocoee Election Day Massacre, which remains the largest incident of voting-day violence -- but to understand this dark part of Florida's, it's important to understand the factors that allowed it to manifest.
Hillsborough County leaders take next steps on Ridgewood Cemetery memorial
The Hillsborough County school district took the next step Tuesday toward memorializing the people buried at the forgotten Ridgewood Cemetery, which was discovered on the King High School campus.
'The black box' that helped topple a Tampa mayor's '63 re-election
Some people say 2020 is the most contentious election season they’ve ever seen but anyone who lived in Tampa several decades ago may remember this one.
These first maps of Florida have more historical significance than navigational value
Finding your way to Florida wasn't easy 400 years ago. It's evident in the first map ever drawn of the state, which survives to this day, despite the king of Spain's best efforts back in 1511.
Ybor City's newest hotel honors one of its forgotten founding fathers
A new hotel in Ybor City has a name that was nearly forgotten, but now the Hotel Haya is reminding us of a man who helped build the city.
MJ turns Tampa Bay radio on its head with new morning show on old rival station
After eight years off the airwaves of Tampa Bay, the MJ Morning Show is coming back. But it's not coming back on the station where it started, 93.3 WFLZ. The show is coming back on the station that once was the Power Pig's bitter rival -- Q-105.