How the space program launched the Florida we know today
Fifty years ago, the first of 12 astronauts walked on the moon. Florida launched all of them, and they in turn helped launch what we currently know as Florida.
Fifty years ago, the first of 12 astronauts walked on the moon. Florida launched all of them, and they in turn helped launch what we currently know as Florida.
Piece of Bayshore Boulevard history up for sale
In 1901, when the Anderson-Frank home was completed just off Bayshore Boulevard, it was one of the first homes built in the neighborhood.
In 1901, when the Anderson-Frank home was completed just off Bayshore Boulevard, it was one of the first homes built in the neighborhood.
The first American to storm the beaches of Normandy on D-Day
Col. Leonard Schroeder kept some very special boots in his Pinellas County garage. He wore them the day he led the charge that drove the Nazis out of France.
Col. Leonard Schroeder kept some very special boots in his Pinellas County garage. He wore them the day he led the charge that drove the Nazis out of France.
D-Day leadership is just one part of Polk County man's legacy
The popular Van Fleet Trail runs through the heart of Polk County, but many may not know the man behind the name played a major role in United States military history.
The popular Van Fleet Trail runs through the heart of Polk County, but many may not know the man behind the name played a major role in United States military history.
Columbia Restaurant's nearly 100-year-old grand piano restored to former glory
Music brought Cesar and Adela Gonzmart together. At 21, he was a violin soloist with the Havana Symphony; she was a Julliard graduate and concert pianist.
Music brought Cesar and Adela Gonzmart together. At 21, he was a violin soloist with the Havana Symphony; she was a Julliard graduate and concert pianist.
The original Armature Works has actually powered Tampa Bay for a century
Before the food hall known as Armature Works along the Riverwalk opened, there was a company that originated with the same name, and it has been around for nearly a century.
Before the food hall known as Armature Works along the Riverwalk opened, there was a company that originated with the same name, and it has been around for nearly a century.
From 1984: Solving the Bobby Joe Long murders
Before Bobby Joe Long was captured in 1984, his murders cast a shadow over Tampa. Long killed at least 10 women, but detectives say there could be others. He was convicted and sentenced to death in 1985. His conviction was possible thanks to the bravery of the victim who got away, Lisa McVey Noland. She was 17 years old when Long abducted her. Here's Warren Elly's recap of Long's arrest from that day. Originally aired November 17, 1984.
Before Bobby Joe Long was captured in 1984, his murders cast a shadow over Tampa. Long killed at least 10 women, but detectives say there could be others. He was convicted and sentenced to death in 1985. His conviction was possible thanks to the bravery of the victim who got away, Lisa McVey Noland. She was 17 years old when Long abducted her. Here's Warren Elly's recap of Long's arrest from that day. Originally aired November 17, 1984.
From 1984: Serial killer Bobby Joe Long arrested
The rapes and murders had terrorized the Tampa area for weeks. Finally, just days after a task force was formed, Bobby Joe Long was arrested for the murders of several women. Here's how the coverage unfolded on WTVT. Originally aired November 17, 1984.
The rapes and murders had terrorized the Tampa area for weeks. Finally, just days after a task force was formed, Bobby Joe Long was arrested for the murders of several women. Here's how the coverage unfolded on WTVT. Originally aired November 17, 1984.
From 1984: Bobby Joe Long's first court appearance
A series of rapes and murders terrorized the Tampa area back in 1984. After Bobby Joe Long was arrested, the region breathed a sigh of relief. Here's his first appearance in court, as covered by Pulse 13's Marianne Pasha. Originally aired November 18, 1984.
A series of rapes and murders terrorized the Tampa area back in 1984. After Bobby Joe Long was arrested, the region breathed a sigh of relief. Here's his first appearance in court, as covered by Pulse 13's Marianne Pasha. Originally aired November 18, 1984.
Did Babe Ruth's legendary 1919 Tampa home run really go 587 feet?
On the 100th anniversary of Babe Ruth’s historic home run in Tampa, several scholars are asking if it ever went the 587 feet quoted on a billboard in the spot it supposedly landed, near the University of Tampa.
On the 100th anniversary of Babe Ruth’s historic home run in Tampa, several scholars are asking if it ever went the 587 feet quoted on a billboard in the spot it supposedly landed, near the University of Tampa.
From 1985: First St. Petersburg Grand Prix
Pulse 13's Larry Elliston covered the first-ever race through the streets of downtown St. Pete, the SCCA Trans-Am Series St. Petersburg Grand Prix. Originally aired November 3, 1985.
Pulse 13's Larry Elliston covered the first-ever race through the streets of downtown St. Pete, the SCCA Trans-Am Series St. Petersburg Grand Prix. Originally aired November 3, 1985.
Presidents leave lasting legacies on Bay Area
The first appearance of a president on video in the Bay Area - or at least a future president - is almost certainly of Teddy Roosevelt in 1898, training with his Rough Riders for the Spanish-American War.
The first appearance of a president on video in the Bay Area - or at least a future president - is almost certainly of Teddy Roosevelt in 1898, training with his Rough Riders for the Spanish-American War.
Photos: Early days of Gasparilla
Today's Gasparilla invasion and parade traces its roots back to 1904. Here's a look at the festivities through the years, courtesy the Florida Memory Project at the State Archives of Florida.
Today's Gasparilla invasion and parade traces its roots back to 1904. Here's a look at the festivities through the years, courtesy the Florida Memory Project at the State Archives of Florida.
From 1989: Ted Bundy's execution
Warren Elly reports from Starke, Florida on the day that serial killer Ted Bundy is executed. Originally aired January 24, 1989.
Warren Elly reports from Starke, Florida on the day that serial killer Ted Bundy is executed. Originally aired January 24, 1989.
70-year evolution of the Gasparilla Children's Parade
Gasparilla season officially kicks off this weekend when little pirates will invade the city. The G-rated Children's Parade is held the week before the more raucous Gasparilla Pirate Fest and has been a part of the festival's history since the 1940s.
Gasparilla season officially kicks off this weekend when little pirates will invade the city. The G-rated Children's Parade is held the week before the more raucous Gasparilla Pirate Fest and has been a part of the festival's history since the 1940s.
Seminole Heights home's hidden tunnels reveal its storied past
"My husband says, 'If something is locked, you need to find out why before you open it,'" said Seminole Heights homeowner Marina Terracciano.
"My husband says, 'If something is locked, you need to find out why before you open it,'" said Seminole Heights homeowner Marina Terracciano.
Tunnels under Ybor City streets lead to historical mystery
The tunnels under Ybor City have been talked about for decades. Some thought they were an urban legend, but there's more evidence that there actually is a network of underground tunnels built decades ago.
The tunnels under Ybor City have been talked about for decades. Some thought they were an urban legend, but there's more evidence that there actually is a network of underground tunnels built decades ago.
Vinoy light tower holds best view, rich history of St. Pete
As condos and skyscrapers pop up across downtown St. Pete, 'view' is everything. But perhaps the best view of the city has been there for nearly a hundred years -- only it's off limits.
As condos and skyscrapers pop up across downtown St. Pete, 'view' is everything. But perhaps the best view of the city has been there for nearly a hundred years -- only it's off limits.
Inside the office of Publix's famous 'Mr. George'
An office from 1968 doesn't have any computers, but this one holds the memories and style of one of Florida's most noted business leaders. His name was George Jenkins, but people knew him as Mr. George, founder of Publix Supermarkets.
An office from 1968 doesn't have any computers, but this one holds the memories and style of one of Florida's most noted business leaders. His name was George Jenkins, but people knew him as Mr. George, founder of Publix Supermarkets.
Sacred Heart's pipe organ fills church, hearts with music
The Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Tampa is an opulent work of art – from the stained glass windows to the painted cathedral ceiling, but the sights of the church are outweighed by the beautiful sounds created by the stories-tall pipe organ.
The Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Tampa is an opulent work of art – from the stained glass windows to the painted cathedral ceiling, but the sights of the church are outweighed by the beautiful sounds created by the stories-tall pipe organ.