Tampa's Path to Equality Part 1: The First Steps
Tampa is preparing to celebrate one of the greatest breakthroughs in civil rights history. At the dawn of the civil rights movement, before the fire hoses and police dogs of Birmingham, before the beatings of St. Augustine, and the violence of Bloody Sunday in Selma, one city, rose above the rest.
Tampa is preparing to celebrate one of the greatest breakthroughs in civil rights history. At the dawn of the civil rights movement, before the fire hoses and police dogs of Birmingham, before the beatings of St. Augustine, and the violence of Bloody Sunday in Selma, one city, rose above the rest.
What's in a name: Courtney Campbell Causeway
It's 10 of the most beautiful miles in the Tampa Bay area: the Courtney Campbell Causeway. It didn't always go by that name, however.
It's 10 of the most beautiful miles in the Tampa Bay area: the Courtney Campbell Causeway. It didn't always go by that name, however.
Man on the hunt for $200M historic treasure that could be in waters near New Port Richey
For 30 years, Captain Joe Zsiga took to the water in search of fish, but when he retired, he became a treasure hunter.
For 30 years, Captain Joe Zsiga took to the water in search of fish, but when he retired, he became a treasure hunter.
Babe Ruth statue coming to St. Pete marking 100 years since first Spring Training visit
In a place where baseball's future can seem murky at times, the sport's past is a straight baseline to the Babe – George Herman “Babe" Ruth.
In a place where baseball's future can seem murky at times, the sport's past is a straight baseline to the Babe – George Herman “Babe" Ruth.
New businesses moving to West Tampa hoping to revitalize historic area: ‘A lot of value here’
The winds of change are blowing on the streets of old West Tampa. Some spots have been dilapidated for years, but on West Main Street there's a flurry of remodeling and revitalization.
The winds of change are blowing on the streets of old West Tampa. Some spots have been dilapidated for years, but on West Main Street there's a flurry of remodeling and revitalization.
Historic Seahorse Café on Pass-a-Grille Beach ravaged by storms
The storm-ravaged ruins of the iconic Seahorse Café in Pass-a-Grille is not a pretty picture.
The storm-ravaged ruins of the iconic Seahorse Café in Pass-a-Grille is not a pretty picture.
Bay Area history: 1958 Tampa Snow Show debacle began with good intentions
Ice and snow in Florida have always been rare, but the headlines announced a blizzard in Tampa about 65 years ago and an ice company started spraying real snow.
Ice and snow in Florida have always been rare, but the headlines announced a blizzard in Tampa about 65 years ago and an ice company started spraying real snow.
'The Great Storm': The major hurricane that brought changes to the Tampa Bay area still seen today
What some would later call “The Great Storm" pounded the Tampa Bay area, flooding much of Pinellas County and South Tampa 176 years ago this week.
What some would later call “The Great Storm" pounded the Tampa Bay area, flooding much of Pinellas County and South Tampa 176 years ago this week.
Rehab project for historic West Tampa landmark starts next month
A historic West Tampa landmark is getting a facelift.
A historic West Tampa landmark is getting a facelift.
Hurricane Charley 20 years later: Remembering the devastating storm
It's been 20 years since Hurricane Charley made landfall in the Sunshine State, wreaking havoc as it tore through Florida and jumpstarting a devastating hurricane season.
It's been 20 years since Hurricane Charley made landfall in the Sunshine State, wreaking havoc as it tore through Florida and jumpstarting a devastating hurricane season.
Tampa Bypass Canal: A vital flood prevention measure with historic significance and presidential ties
You won't see the Tampa Bypass Canal on any map made before 1970, but if it weren't for the canal, a wet storm like Hurricane Debby could flood a lot more of Tampa.
You won't see the Tampa Bypass Canal on any map made before 1970, but if it weren't for the canal, a wet storm like Hurricane Debby could flood a lot more of Tampa.
Centro Asturiano restoration working to bring back historic building's original glow: 'It was a gem'
It’s one of several Mutual Aid Societies, also known as social clubs, that were established by immigrant cigar workers from different countries.
It’s one of several Mutual Aid Societies, also known as social clubs, that were established by immigrant cigar workers from different countries.
One of the most successful international restaurant chains started in Tampa
Since the first Outback opened on Henderson Boulevard in South Tampa, Bloomin' Brands has opened hundreds of restaurants all over the world.
Since the first Outback opened on Henderson Boulevard in South Tampa, Bloomin' Brands has opened hundreds of restaurants all over the world.
Memorial Cemetery gets historical marker year after mistakenly being sold at auction
Tampa city leaders joined community leaders from the East Tampa area on Friday to unveil a historical marker at Memorial Park Cemetery, months after the site became the center of controversy when it was mistakenly sold at auction.
Tampa city leaders joined community leaders from the East Tampa area on Friday to unveil a historical marker at Memorial Park Cemetery, months after the site became the center of controversy when it was mistakenly sold at auction.
Tampa turns 137: City holding events all week to celebrate birthday
Tampa celebrates 137 years of being a city on Monday, commemorating the day on July 15, 1887, when Tampa and New Tampa joined under one charter as a city.
Tampa celebrates 137 years of being a city on Monday, commemorating the day on July 15, 1887, when Tampa and New Tampa joined under one charter as a city.
Ybor City architect explores history of race and building designs
It's a concept you may not really stop to think about: Buildings can make you feel a certain way.
It's a concept you may not really stop to think about: Buildings can make you feel a certain way.
City of Tampa to establish its first Black History Museum at historic church
On Monday, the Tampa Bay History Center and the Tampa Housing Authority formally announced that a new Black History Museum will be housed at the historic St.
On Monday, the Tampa Bay History Center and the Tampa Housing Authority formally announced that a new Black History Museum will be housed at the historic St.
St. Pete Jai Alai group works to keep sport alive 50 years after Tampa Jai Alai closure
For almost 50 years, Tampa Jai Alai was where many players and longtime fans of the game came out before the fronton closed in 1998. However, not everyone has forgotten.
For almost 50 years, Tampa Jai Alai was where many players and longtime fans of the game came out before the fronton closed in 1998. However, not everyone has forgotten.
80 years later: A look back at the fiery emergency plane landing on West Tampa street
It was back on May 19, 1944, when a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber – loaded with practice bombs and ammunition – made a fiery emergency landing on Abdella Street in West Tampa. It had just taken off from Drew Field, an Army Air Corps Training base where Tampa International Airport is now.
It was back on May 19, 1944, when a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber – loaded with practice bombs and ammunition – made a fiery emergency landing on Abdella Street in West Tampa. It had just taken off from Drew Field, an Army Air Corps Training base where Tampa International Airport is now.
44 years later: Thursday marks tragic anniversary of 1980 Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster
Thursday marks 44 years since one of the worst tragedies in Tampa Bay history when the Sunshine Skyway Bridge was struck and collapsed.
Thursday marks 44 years since one of the worst tragedies in Tampa Bay history when the Sunshine Skyway Bridge was struck and collapsed.