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.
Sarasota's Leonard Reid House celebrates 100 years as community beacon for African American history
A group of children and parrots fluttered about the Leonard Reid house on Thursday in Sarasota. The parrots helped bring history back to life for the next generation.
A group of children and parrots fluttered about the Leonard Reid house on Thursday in Sarasota. The parrots helped bring history back to life for the next generation.
Tampa honors its ‘Rosa Parks’ who fought for her seat 36 years before Civil Rights Movement
Long before the Montgomery bus boycott made Rosa Parks a household name, a 23-year-old laundress in Tampa named Hattie Wright staged her own act of defiance on a streetcar—a move that would eventually lead her to the Florida Supreme Court.
Long before the Montgomery bus boycott made Rosa Parks a household name, a 23-year-old laundress in Tampa named Hattie Wright staged her own act of defiance on a streetcar—a move that would eventually lead her to the Florida Supreme Court.
Presidents’ Day roots run deep in Tampa’s streets and history
Take a walk through downtown Tampa, and you’ll find a familiar pattern: Washington, Jefferson, Polk, Pierce, Harrison, Tyler — and even Zack Street, named for Zachary Taylor.
Take a walk through downtown Tampa, and you’ll find a familiar pattern: Washington, Jefferson, Polk, Pierce, Harrison, Tyler — and even Zack Street, named for Zachary Taylor.
New Tampa exhibit shines light on Black pioneers in horse racing: 'The Heart of the Turf'
African Americans once dominated horse racing, creating its foundation as star jockeys and trainers until their heritage and contributions were largely forgotten or erased. The Keeneland Library of Lexington, Kentucky, though, is making sure the country remembers.
African Americans once dominated horse racing, creating its foundation as star jockeys and trainers until their heritage and contributions were largely forgotten or erased. The Keeneland Library of Lexington, Kentucky, though, is making sure the country remembers.
Ybor City cigar factory home set for major restoration after getting 'Historic Landmark' designation
A piece of Ybor City’s smoking history is getting a second life. The Nieto-Fuente House, a building that served as the original home of the Arturo Fuente Cigar Company, has been cleared for a massive restoration project that aims to bridge the gap between Ybor’s past and its modern future.
A piece of Ybor City’s smoking history is getting a second life. The Nieto-Fuente House, a building that served as the original home of the Arturo Fuente Cigar Company, has been cleared for a massive restoration project that aims to bridge the gap between Ybor’s past and its modern future.
New ‘Tampa Bay Timeline’ exhibit explores 14,000 years of regional history
The Tampa Bay History Center unveiled its new Tampa Bay Timeline exhibit on Friday, offering guests a chronological journey through thousands of years of West Central Florida history.
The Tampa Bay History Center unveiled its new Tampa Bay Timeline exhibit on Friday, offering guests a chronological journey through thousands of years of West Central Florida history.