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.

1920 Ocoee Election Day Massacre: Florida museum seeks to shine light on dark day

Ahead of the 100-year mark of the Ocoee Election Day Massacre, the Orange County Regional Historical Center is opening the most comprehensive, academic exhibition on the topic.

Crowley Museum needs help reconnecting Florida's past with future generations

The Crowley Museum in Sarasota County has become a hidden gem, giving families a chance to get outside and have some socially distanced education and fun.

First female NHL player recalls 'amazing' Lightning debut

Twenty-eight years ago this week, Manon Rhéaume made history when she stepped on the ice for the Tampa Bay Lightning. She says it’s incredible to see how far the team has come.

Established in 1930, Florida's beloved supermarket, Publix, turns 90 this week

The green aprons, the BOGOs, and those holiday commercials: Publix, the grocery store admired among Floridians and based out of Lakeland, has officially been around for 90 years.

Author of 'Pledge of Allegiance,' published 128 years ago, lived out his final days in Tampa

On September 8, 1892, the "Pledge of Allegiance" was published for the very first time. Francis J. Bellamy is credited with writing those 31 poignant, powerful words that have been recited for nearly 130 years. 

Historic St. Pete hotel renovation reveals hidden artifact: The Bay Area's first elevator

Its brick walls are so much a part of St. Petersburg that its past is often passed over. The Detroit hotel was built in 1888 and 1889, the oldest hotel in the city. Recently, a crew was doing demolition work for a new restaurant when they found a forgotten piece of the hotel. 

From the Railroad Era to the inverted pyramid, St. Pete's piers took on many forms since the 1800s

Landmarks are a source of pride for locals and a destination for others. Like the Space Needle in Seattle or the Gateway Arch of St. Louis, the Pier is a visual representation of St. Petersburg's identity and its history. 

Photo gallery: St. Pete's piers through the years

The new St. Pete Pier isn't the first of its kind. The landmark has played an integral part in the city -- even before it became a city.

Ybor icon La Tropicana, with its famous table, could fall victim to pandemic

For decades, when politicians visited Tampa, they made their way to La Tropicana restaurant on 7th Avenue in Ybor City. And they sat at a certain, special table. 

Tampa historians reflect on decades of change brought about by protests

Thousands of people across the Tampa Bay area and the United States are speaking up about racial injustice and police brutality following the death of George Floyd, and the demonstrations are significant in light of America’s long battle for civil rights.