Sicilian influence still felt in Tampa generations after first immigrants arrived to work in cigar factories
Many Tampa doctors, lawyers, politicians, and community members can trace their roots back to a city in Sicily and ancestors who immigrated to the United States more than a century ago, whose lives were vastly different as they struggled in a new country.
Many Tampa doctors, lawyers, politicians, and community members can trace their roots back to a city in Sicily and ancestors who immigrated to the United States more than a century ago, whose lives were vastly different as they struggled in a new country.
Women helped build St. Petersburg according to curators of new exhibit
Meddling: The Women Who Built St. Pete is a new exhibit at the St. Petersburg Museum of History.
Meddling: The Women Who Built St. Pete is a new exhibit at the St. Petersburg Museum of History.
'The Legend of Gasparilla': Tampa novelist brings Jose Gaspar to life in historical romance
If you ran into Jose Gaspar on the street, would you recognize him?
If you ran into Jose Gaspar on the street, would you recognize him?
Snow in Tampa: Residents woke up to winter wonderland 47 years ago
Temperatures may have dropped this week, plunging into the 40s and 50s, but they didn’t dip as low as on January 19, 1977, when parts of the Bay Area were blanketed in snow.
Temperatures may have dropped this week, plunging into the 40s and 50s, but they didn’t dip as low as on January 19, 1977, when parts of the Bay Area were blanketed in snow.
Tampa author leads walking tour that details city's past with the mafia
The city's notorious past is on full display with the Tampa Mafia Tours, which is led by acclaimed author Scott M. Deitche.
The city's notorious past is on full display with the Tampa Mafia Tours, which is led by acclaimed author Scott M. Deitche.
Gasparilla Pirate Invasion: The history behind Tampa’s big celebration that’s continued for 120 years
How do you tell the story of a party that's lasted 120 years? That's what they're doing at the Henry B. Plant Museum at The University of Tampa – telling the story behind the city's very own Gasparilla.
How do you tell the story of a party that's lasted 120 years? That's what they're doing at the Henry B. Plant Museum at The University of Tampa – telling the story behind the city's very own Gasparilla.
Proposed Orange Belt Trail in Pasco County would follow a route once powered by steam
A proposed walking and biking trail in Pasco County is to be called the Orange Belt Trail.
A proposed walking and biking trail in Pasco County is to be called the Orange Belt Trail.
Tampa man makes it his mission to restore old cigar factories in Cigar City
Tampa had 200 cigar factories in the early 1900s, and only a handful still stand today. But for Robert Holsopple, restoring the ones that survived has become a full-time job.
Tampa had 200 cigar factories in the early 1900s, and only a handful still stand today. But for Robert Holsopple, restoring the ones that survived has become a full-time job.
JFK in Tampa: A Tampa congressman’s look back on the late president’s visit 4 days before assassination
It was the first time a sitting president ever visited Tampa, and riding next to President John F. Kennedy in his limo was Tampa Congressman Sam Gibbons – who was thrilled.
It was the first time a sitting president ever visited Tampa, and riding next to President John F. Kennedy in his limo was Tampa Congressman Sam Gibbons – who was thrilled.
'I loved the president': The 16-year-old behind the camera who photographed President Kennedy's Tampa visit
Former President John F. Kennedy visited Tampa just days before he was assassinated 60 years ago. That visit was documented with some amazing photographs taken by an unusual photographer.
Former President John F. Kennedy visited Tampa just days before he was assassinated 60 years ago. That visit was documented with some amazing photographs taken by an unusual photographer.
WTVT’s Lost Archives: Former Tampa Mayor Dick Greco muses on city’s growth: ‘Like one giant family years ago'
There's nothing more Tampa than Gasparilla, but as we searched through our recently restored WTVT film archives, we saw a familiar face among the pirates.
There's nothing more Tampa than Gasparilla, but as we searched through our recently restored WTVT film archives, we saw a familiar face among the pirates.
WTVT Lost Archives: Freeze of 1962 burned into minds of citrus growers who braved bitter cold to salvage crops
In the Bay Area, the weather can be your best friend or your worst enemy and nobody knows that better than farmers, ranchers, and growers.
In the Bay Area, the weather can be your best friend or your worst enemy and nobody knows that better than farmers, ranchers, and growers.
WTVT’s Lost Archives: 1974 Tarpon Springs Epiphany dive reveals tale of 2 archbishops connected by a cross
The annual Epiphany dive for the cross in Tarpon Springs has been a staple in the Greek community for generations, but 50 years ago, there was a plot twist that led to a double cross dive that many believe was a sign of what led a Tampa teen down a path to becoming a world leader in the Greek Orthodox Church.
The annual Epiphany dive for the cross in Tarpon Springs has been a staple in the Greek community for generations, but 50 years ago, there was a plot twist that led to a double cross dive that many believe was a sign of what led a Tampa teen down a path to becoming a world leader in the Greek Orthodox Church.
WTVT's Lost Archives: How Tampa became a popular site for conventions
At any given time, hundreds or even thousands of people from out of town are visiting the Tampa area for a convention. It could be a trade show or an organization like the Shriners.
At any given time, hundreds or even thousands of people from out of town are visiting the Tampa area for a convention. It could be a trade show or an organization like the Shriners.
WTVT's Lost Archives: The man who envisioned Tampa International Airport and his secrets to success
Tampa International Airport has won awards and accolades as one of the best airports in America, but how did it come to be?
Tampa International Airport has won awards and accolades as one of the best airports in America, but how did it come to be?
WTVT's Lost Archives: A civil rights turning point in Tampa
Looking back in time can be unpleasant – even shocking.
Looking back in time can be unpleasant – even shocking.
Preservationists concerned about proposal for car dealership near Brandon historical landmark
The Moseley Homestead built in 1886 is still just off Brandon Boulevard down a dirt road.
The Moseley Homestead built in 1886 is still just off Brandon Boulevard down a dirt road.
Ybor City's newly restored Centro Asturiano pays tribute to cigar workers who helped build Tampa
In 1920, more than 1,000 striking cigar workers packed an Ybor City theater where union leaders were speaking. What if you could go back to that very place?
In 1920, more than 1,000 striking cigar workers packed an Ybor City theater where union leaders were speaking. What if you could go back to that very place?
Hotel Floridan’s new name gives nod to the olden days as $30 million renovation nears completion
For guests, The Flor Hotel will be like stepping into a time machine that travels both backward and forward at once.
For guests, The Flor Hotel will be like stepping into a time machine that travels both backward and forward at once.
Tampa homes built in 'The Scrub' given historical status by city council
Small homes where the rooms weren't connected by hallways are known as "Shotgun Houses."
Small homes where the rooms weren't connected by hallways are known as "Shotgun Houses."