Tampa's Mafia history comes to light through sheriff's digitizing project
Decades of evidence detailing the investigation into one of Tampa's most notoriously organized crime families are becoming more accessible to researchers and historians through a partnership between the University of South Florida and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Decades of evidence detailing the investigation into one of Tampa's most notoriously organized crime families are becoming more accessible to researchers and historians through a partnership between the University of South Florida and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Bill's Prescription Center remains family business in Brandon
Bill's Prescription Center continues operating as a multi-generational family pharmacy in Brandon, maintaining its commitment to personalized care despite rapid regional growth.
Bill's Prescription Center continues operating as a multi-generational family pharmacy in Brandon, maintaining its commitment to personalized care despite rapid regional growth.
Florida Southern College reopens historic Frank Lloyd Wright planetarium
Visitors at Florida Southern College in Lakeland can now experience fully updated immersive shows inside the world's only Frank Lloyd Wright planetarium.
Visitors at Florida Southern College in Lakeland can now experience fully updated immersive shows inside the world's only Frank Lloyd Wright planetarium.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay unearths 1962 time capsule
As the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay prepare for their centennial exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center, staff discovered a time capsule from 1962.
As the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay prepare for their centennial exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center, staff discovered a time capsule from 1962.
Lost Tarpon Springs religious painting discovered in Greece after 103 years
A lost century-old religious painting from Tarpon Springs is one step closer to returning home after being discovered in a small town in Greece.
A lost century-old religious painting from Tarpon Springs is one step closer to returning home after being discovered in a small town in Greece.
Historic Jackson House in Tampa partially collapses, concerns grow about landmark's future
A portion of Tampa's historic Jackson House partially collapsed, renewing concerns from city leaders about the future of the landmark and the long-delayed effort to restore it.
A portion of Tampa's historic Jackson House partially collapsed, renewing concerns from city leaders about the future of the landmark and the long-delayed effort to restore it.
Area code history highlights Tampa identity during 813 Day celebrations
On August 13, Tampa businesses are serving up $8.13 specials, residents are wearing 813 shirts and local landmarks are leaning into the city’s best-known three numbers.
On August 13, Tampa businesses are serving up $8.13 specials, residents are wearing 813 shirts and local landmarks are leaning into the city’s best-known three numbers.
Tampa historical exhibit explores Florida's role as 14th colony for holiday weekend
Families are kicking off the Fourth of July weekend by discovering a surprising chapter of local history at the Tampa Bay History Center. A newly opened exhibition details how Florida served as a loyalist stronghold for the British during the Revolutionary War.
Families are kicking off the Fourth of July weekend by discovering a surprising chapter of local history at the Tampa Bay History Center. A newly opened exhibition details how Florida served as a loyalist stronghold for the British during the Revolutionary War.
Tampa Bay History Center's new exhibit reveals Florida's untold Revolutionary-era history
Florida has long had a reputation for independence. But during the American Revolution, the land that is part of the modern-day Tampa Bay area was not fighting for freedom from Britain.
Florida has long had a reputation for independence. But during the American Revolution, the land that is part of the modern-day Tampa Bay area was not fighting for freedom from Britain.
St. Petersburg spring training history: How the Grapefruit League was born
The historic legacy of Florida spring training continues to thrive as millions of fans gather to watch baseball games under the sunshine. The warm weather tradition originally traced back to local leaders who envisioned a tropical haven for players to prepare for the season.
The historic legacy of Florida spring training continues to thrive as millions of fans gather to watch baseball games under the sunshine. The warm weather tradition originally traced back to local leaders who envisioned a tropical haven for players to prepare for the season.
J.C. Newman rolls America 250 cigars from historic Ybor City factory
Inside the historic El Reloj factory in Ybor City, workers are hand rolling a piece of tobacco history to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
Inside the historic El Reloj factory in Ybor City, workers are hand rolling a piece of tobacco history to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
Legacy Six firefighters recognized with plaque at St. Pete Fire Rescue headquarters
Six pioneering Black firefighters who broke racial barriers in the early 1970s received a standing ovation during a tribute ceremony Monday in St. Petersburg.
Six pioneering Black firefighters who broke racial barriers in the early 1970s received a standing ovation during a tribute ceremony Monday in St. Petersburg.
Florida trailblazers: Highlighting Six icons who shaped the country's history ahead of America's 250th
For 250 years, bold individuals have built, defended and defined this country. While Florida was not an original state, it has a rich history of artists, explorers and patriots who helped shape the nation.
For 250 years, bold individuals have built, defended and defined this country. While Florida was not an original state, it has a rich history of artists, explorers and patriots who helped shape the nation.
Historic 1925 Milam Mansion hits the market on Davis Islands
A historic Davis Islands home for sale has hit the market for $4.65 million, offering a rare look into the early development of the Tampa area.
A historic Davis Islands home for sale has hit the market for $4.65 million, offering a rare look into the early development of the Tampa area.
Demolition begins on historic Wallace Stovall Tampa Tribune building
A piece of Tampa history is coming down as demolition crews recently began tearing apart the Wallace Stovall building in downtown Tampa, better known to generations of residents as the old Tampa Tribune building.
A piece of Tampa history is coming down as demolition crews recently began tearing apart the Wallace Stovall building in downtown Tampa, better known to generations of residents as the old Tampa Tribune building.
Dunedin couple turns dream home heartbreak into $100K donation for community sailing
When a historic home renovation in Dunedin fell apart, one couple turned heartbreak into something meaningful for their community.
When a historic home renovation in Dunedin fell apart, one couple turned heartbreak into something meaningful for their community.
Ybor City celebrates 140 years with massive 140-foot cigar tribute
Ybor City is marking a major milestone, celebrating 140 years since its founding with a tribute to the industry that built it from the ground up.
Ybor City is marking a major milestone, celebrating 140 years since its founding with a tribute to the industry that built it from the ground up.
J.C. Newman: Step inside Ybor City’s El Reloj, the last operating cigar factory in America
In the heart of Ybor City, where Tampa’s cigar industry was born, one factory is still keeping that legacy alive.
In the heart of Ybor City, where Tampa’s cigar industry was born, one factory is still keeping that legacy alive.
Tampa civil rights advocate shares memories of meeting Dr. Martin Luther King: 'He was dynamic'
Queen Miller, 98, has made her mark on the Hillsborough County community, advocating for social services, healthcare programs and Black civil rights in Tampa.
Queen Miller, 98, has made her mark on the Hillsborough County community, advocating for social services, healthcare programs and Black civil rights in Tampa.
Two homes in Heritage Village become historic landmarks
On Saturday, Pinellas County officially designated the Plant-Sumner House and the House of Seven Gables as local historic landmarks.
On Saturday, Pinellas County officially designated the Plant-Sumner House and the House of Seven Gables as local historic landmarks.