Burt Reynolds' football, celebrity legacies live on in Tampa
The nation is remembering a Hollywood icon. Burt Reynolds died from a heart attack today in south Florida at the age of 82.
The nation is remembering a Hollywood icon. Burt Reynolds died from a heart attack today in south Florida at the age of 82.
Tampa cigar-maker's historic home up for sale
If you've ever dreamed of living in a historic mansion, you may find your dream home hidden right in the middle of South Tampa.
If you've ever dreamed of living in a historic mansion, you may find your dream home hidden right in the middle of South Tampa.
From 1990: 'Edward Scissorhands' castle
Many people know that the movie 'Edward Scissorhands' was filmed at locations in Lutz and Lakeland, Florida. But the castle itself was in Dade City. Here's Deanna Lawrence's report from April 24, 1990.
Many people know that the movie 'Edward Scissorhands' was filmed at locations in Lutz and Lakeland, Florida. But the castle itself was in Dade City. Here's Deanna Lawrence's report from April 24, 1990.
Now an apartment building, Ybor cigar factory retains historic feel
Soon you'll be able to live in one of Tampa's original cigar factories. It's now called Casa Oliva, at 19th Street and Palm Avenue in Ybor City.
Soon you'll be able to live in one of Tampa's original cigar factories. It's now called Casa Oliva, at 19th Street and Palm Avenue in Ybor City.
From baking to boxing, Phil Alessi was a Tampa original
Tampa bakery owner and promoter Phil Alessi Sr. died Sunday at the age of 74. His son, Phil Alessi Jr., said his father battled diabetes and had been on dialysis.
Tampa bakery owner and promoter Phil Alessi Sr. died Sunday at the age of 74. His son, Phil Alessi Jr., said his father battled diabetes and had been on dialysis.
From the FOX 13 archives: Devil Rays' 1998 debut
The Tampa Bay Rays turn 20 years old on Saturday. The franchise – then known as the Devil Rays, of course – took the field for their first regular season game back on March 31, 1998.
The Tampa Bay Rays turn 20 years old on Saturday. The franchise – then known as the Devil Rays, of course – took the field for their first regular season game back on March 31, 1998.
Once home to B-17s, MacDill again welcomes 'Memphis Belle'
Over the years, there have been plenty of remarkable airplanes in the skies over MacDill Air Force Base. But it’s been years since B-17 bombers rumbled down the South Tampa runways, so it was a special treat for airmen and their families when the ‘Memphis Belle’ herself arrived Tuesday.
Over the years, there have been plenty of remarkable airplanes in the skies over MacDill Air Force Base. But it’s been years since B-17 bombers rumbled down the South Tampa runways, so it was a special treat for airmen and their families when the ‘Memphis Belle’ herself arrived Tuesday.
From 1988: Pinellas Park High School shooting
On February 11, 1988, two teens brought stolen guns to Pinellas Park High School. During a struggle for one of the weapons, two people were wounded and Assistant Principal Richard Allen was killed. In this report from the days after the shooting, WTVT's Lloyd Sowers profiles Allen.
On February 11, 1988, two teens brought stolen guns to Pinellas Park High School. During a struggle for one of the weapons, two people were wounded and Assistant Principal Richard Allen was killed. In this report from the days after the shooting, WTVT's Lloyd Sowers profiles Allen.
Tampa International Airport's flight to the future
The history of Tampa International Airport has some twists and turns. The airport could have been where USF is today, or T.I.A. could have even been built in Pinellas County, in which case it wouldn't be T.I.A.
The history of Tampa International Airport has some twists and turns. The airport could have been where USF is today, or T.I.A. could have even been built in Pinellas County, in which case it wouldn't be T.I.A.
The space shuttle's first Florida landing
Thirty-four years ago, the Sunshine State got its first wakeup call from an arriving spacecraft. The space shuttle’s signature twin sonic booms rattled Florida on February 11, 1984 as Challenger made the first-ever Kennedy Space Center landing.
Thirty-four years ago, the Sunshine State got its first wakeup call from an arriving spacecraft. The space shuttle’s signature twin sonic booms rattled Florida on February 11, 1984 as Challenger made the first-ever Kennedy Space Center landing.
Tampa's Rough Riders honor city's role in Spanish-American War
Nearly 120 years later, the War of 1898 remains a defining moment in the Bay Area's history. It's the story of the Henry Plant Museum, Teddy Roosevelt, the Rough Riders, and the war that put America on the world stage.
Nearly 120 years later, the War of 1898 remains a defining moment in the Bay Area's history. It's the story of the Henry Plant Museum, Teddy Roosevelt, the Rough Riders, and the war that put America on the world stage.
MacDill welcomes historic squadron back to Tampa
A storied squadron with roots all the way back to D-Day has returned to Tampa. And the squadron commander, a native of Puerto Rico, faces two challenges.
A storied squadron with roots all the way back to D-Day has returned to Tampa. And the squadron commander, a native of Puerto Rico, faces two challenges.
City of Tampa celebrates 130 years
The city of Tampa will turn 130 years old this Friday and the tale of Tampa has many twists, ranging from its famous cigar industry to its less well-known early healthcare system.
The city of Tampa will turn 130 years old this Friday and the tale of Tampa has many twists, ranging from its famous cigar industry to its less well-known early healthcare system.
Thousands of old Tampa photos released to public
Historians, photographers and Florida archivists, rejoice: the city of Tampa is releasing some 30,000 photos of daily life to the public for the first time.
Historians, photographers and Florida archivists, rejoice: the city of Tampa is releasing some 30,000 photos of daily life to the public for the first time.
Slideshow: Sunshine Skyway Bridge's 1987 dedication
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge was dedicated back on February 7, 1987. Crowds of people were invited to walk the span and get an up-close look at what was billed as the longest cable-stayed bridge in the western hemisphere.
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge was dedicated back on February 7, 1987. Crowds of people were invited to walk the span and get an up-close look at what was billed as the longest cable-stayed bridge in the western hemisphere.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge turns 30 years old
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge has become such a landmark symbol for the Tampa Bay Area that it's hard to imagine anything other than those giant yellow cables linking the bay. But 30 years ago, engineers were trying to reassure a jittery public about a brand-new bridge that had been born out of tragedy.
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge has become such a landmark symbol for the Tampa Bay Area that it's hard to imagine anything other than those giant yellow cables linking the bay. But 30 years ago, engineers were trying to reassure a jittery public about a brand-new bridge that had been born out of tragedy.
Ringling Museum works to preserve circus history
The final chapter is now coming to a close for the Ringling circus.
The final chapter is now coming to a close for the Ringling circus.
Eight generations of circus history
For many folks, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus was more than a job; it was a way of life. Now, after starring in the golden age of the greatest show on earth, they are stunned that it's ending.
For many folks, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus was more than a job; it was a way of life. Now, after starring in the golden age of the greatest show on earth, they are stunned that it's ending.
Tampa mobster's personal items up for auction
A fascinating auction is coming up that includes items from one of the most notorious players in Tampa’s past - mob boss Santo Trafficante, Jr.
A fascinating auction is coming up that includes items from one of the most notorious players in Tampa’s past - mob boss Santo Trafficante, Jr.
Historic school building gets new life in St. Pete
There are no more teachers and no more books, but this 100-year-old school building in St. Petersburg is being turned into something valuable, thanks to a local developer who is investing in the city's history.
There are no more teachers and no more books, but this 100-year-old school building in St. Petersburg is being turned into something valuable, thanks to a local developer who is investing in the city's history.