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.
History takes flight in new MacDill AFB exhibit
The Tampa Bay History Center is celebrating one of the area's most iconic pieces of history - MacDill Air Force Base.
The Tampa Bay History Center is celebrating one of the area's most iconic pieces of history - MacDill Air Force Base.
Historic photos of early St. Petersburg may have been taken by Albert Whitted
A mother's scrapbook and a pilot's aerial photographs provide new insight into early St. Petersburg and one of its best known names: Albert Whitted, the namesake of downtown's airport.
A mother's scrapbook and a pilot's aerial photographs provide new insight into early St. Petersburg and one of its best known names: Albert Whitted, the namesake of downtown's airport.
Arturo Fuente cigar factory restoration
Robert Holsopple has remodeled a lot of buildings, but none quite like this one.
Robert Holsopple has remodeled a lot of buildings, but none quite like this one.
Photos: The view from atop Tampa history
They're one of the most iconic symbols of Tampa: The silver minarets that top Plant Hall, the historic building formerly known as Henry Plant's Tampa Bay Hotel.
They're one of the most iconic symbols of Tampa: The silver minarets that top Plant Hall, the historic building formerly known as Henry Plant's Tampa Bay Hotel.
Space shuttle Atlantis blasts into history
Space shuttle Atlantis found a hole in the clouds and launched into history on Friday, dazzling hundreds of thousands of spectators who mobbed Florida's coast to see the program's final flight.
Space shuttle Atlantis found a hole in the clouds and launched into history on Friday, dazzling hundreds of thousands of spectators who mobbed Florida's coast to see the program's final flight.
It's their job to spot the oil
As oil continues to gush from the damaged well in the Gulf of Mexico, Coast Guard aircrews are using radar and their own eyes to map the progress of the oil.
As oil continues to gush from the damaged well in the Gulf of Mexico, Coast Guard aircrews are using radar and their own eyes to map the progress of the oil.