Florida Holocaust Museum reopens next week with new exhibits, safety measures
Four local Holocaust survivors tell their stories as visitors ask questions at the new "Dimensions in Testimony" exhibit at the Florida Holocaust Museum.
Four local Holocaust survivors tell their stories as visitors ask questions at the new "Dimensions in Testimony" exhibit at the Florida Holocaust Museum.
Unmarked graves feared as development looms beside historic Tampa cemetery
The historically designated Marti Colón Cemetery in West Tampa is known as the final resting place of many of the pioneers of the city. But for years, neighborhood activists have voiced concerns that the one-acre, grassy property next to it also deserves recognition.
The historically designated Marti Colón Cemetery in West Tampa is known as the final resting place of many of the pioneers of the city. But for years, neighborhood activists have voiced concerns that the one-acre, grassy property next to it also deserves recognition.
Amazing memorabilia collection to be auctioned locally
Tampa Businessman Phil Alessi, Jr. has decided to sell most of his extensive collection of signed memorabilia from sports and entertainment figures.
Tampa Businessman Phil Alessi, Jr. has decided to sell most of his extensive collection of signed memorabilia from sports and entertainment figures.
Historic Jackson House sets date for choosing firm to lead construction efforts
Crews are racing to make emergency repairs to the historic Jackson House in downtown Tampa after part of its side collapsed over the weekend.
Crews are racing to make emergency repairs to the historic Jackson House in downtown Tampa after part of its side collapsed over the weekend.
Tampa City Council helps clear big hurdle toward preserving the historic Jackson House
The Jackson House is a dilapidated structure with almost 125 years of history, and it is moving forward with restoration efforts for the historic landmark.
The Jackson House is a dilapidated structure with almost 125 years of history, and it is moving forward with restoration efforts for the historic landmark.
Sarasota hotel, one owned by a dog, demolished
The Sandcastle Resort on Lido Beach in Sarasota was built in 1953.
The Sandcastle Resort on Lido Beach in Sarasota was built in 1953.
Restoration, renovation project on historic Tampa Union Station begins this summer
Greeting train passengers on and off since 1912, Tampa Union Station will receive some interior and exterior care over the next year as part of a multi-million-dollar renovation and restoration project.
Greeting train passengers on and off since 1912, Tampa Union Station will receive some interior and exterior care over the next year as part of a multi-million-dollar renovation and restoration project.
Native American princess statue weaves a love story through history
The Native American princess statue weaves a love story through Tampa's history.
The Native American princess statue weaves a love story through Tampa's history.
Tampa International Airport unveils rare exhibit showcasing its aviation history
Tampa International Airport is pulling back the curtain on its rich aviation history with a rare exhibit that opens some of its archive materials to the public for the first time.
Tampa International Airport is pulling back the curtain on its rich aviation history with a rare exhibit that opens some of its archive materials to the public for the first time.
Historic Manhattan Casino to get $5M makeover in South St. Pete
In its heyday, the historic Manhattan Casino in St. Pete hosted legendary performers like Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, and James Brown — serving as a cultural beacon during the Jim Crow era.
In its heyday, the historic Manhattan Casino in St. Pete hosted legendary performers like Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, and James Brown — serving as a cultural beacon during the Jim Crow era.
Tampa detectives, state trooper murdered by dangerous criminal remembered more than 25 years later
It's been 27 years, but May 19, 1998, is still remembered as one of the darkest days for law enforcement officers in the Tampa Bay area.
It's been 27 years, but May 19, 1998, is still remembered as one of the darkest days for law enforcement officers in the Tampa Bay area.
Tampa Firefighters Museum grows as fire department marks 130 years of service
More than a century of history is on display in downtown Tampa.
More than a century of history is on display in downtown Tampa.
Tampa cigar company reflects on the industry during the 1950’s when factories expected to be robbed
In 1954 in Ybor City, the cigar industry was in a downturn.
In 1954 in Ybor City, the cigar industry was in a downturn.
Former Rays executive weighs in on Rays' past and future ahead of new book
Many people thought all along that the Tampa Bay Rays should play in Tampa rather than St. Petersburg, but no one predicted it would take a hurricane to blow the roof off Tropicana Field to make it happen, at least temporarily.
Many people thought all along that the Tampa Bay Rays should play in Tampa rather than St. Petersburg, but no one predicted it would take a hurricane to blow the roof off Tropicana Field to make it happen, at least temporarily.
Traveling exhibit highlights Spaniard’s long history of settling in Tampa
People are seeing the familiar faces of their ancestors in an exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center.
People are seeing the familiar faces of their ancestors in an exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center.
Commemorative cigar pays homage to Tampa Smokers, marks beginning of baseball season
Tampa has produced more than 90 major-leaguers over the years and some of them trace their roots to a team called the Tampa Smokers.
Tampa has produced more than 90 major-leaguers over the years and some of them trace their roots to a team called the Tampa Smokers.
Jackson House Foundation seeks engineers, architects to restore historic building
The Jackson House, which housed notable African Americans during segregation, holds more than 100 years of history within its walls. The now-dilapidated building still stands but is in desperate need of renovation and last week the city of Tampa took a step forward in making that happen.
The Jackson House, which housed notable African Americans during segregation, holds more than 100 years of history within its walls. The now-dilapidated building still stands but is in desperate need of renovation and last week the city of Tampa took a step forward in making that happen.
America’s Path to Equality: Selma and the Tampa Connection
March 7 marks a solemn anniversary in the battle for civil rights.
March 7 marks a solemn anniversary in the battle for civil rights.
Leaders to designate Tampa home that belonged to successful Black entrepreneur as local historic landmark
Tampa City Council recently voted to designate a home – which belonged to a successful Black entrepreneur in the 1920s – as a local historic landmark.
Tampa City Council recently voted to designate a home – which belonged to a successful Black entrepreneur in the 1920s – as a local historic landmark.
Tampa's Path to Equality Part 7: Live on Stage
Tampa celebrates a breakthrough in civil rights when the city’s first wave of sit-ins took off on February 29, 1960. High school students defied segregation at a Woolworth’s lunch counter and that inspired peaceful integration across the city.
Tampa celebrates a breakthrough in civil rights when the city’s first wave of sit-ins took off on February 29, 1960. High school students defied segregation at a Woolworth’s lunch counter and that inspired peaceful integration across the city.