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."
Neglected service station becomes historical landmark in St. Pete
An unusual 325 square foot building in St. Petersburg has become a historical landmark.
An unusual 325 square foot building in St. Petersburg has become a historical landmark.
Tampa’s first air-conditioned building opened nearly a century ago: ‘That wasn’t even in our minds’
Living without air conditioning during the dead of summer in Tampa may seem unfathomable, but it was the reality for Tampanians a century ago.
Living without air conditioning during the dead of summer in Tampa may seem unfathomable, but it was the reality for Tampanians a century ago.
Civil War era antiques found in Plant City barn to go up for auction
We’ve all dreamed of going on a treasure hunt, but you won’t believe some of the things a Bay Area family found stored away in barns that were built by Maria Turner’s parents at their home outside Plant City.
We’ve all dreamed of going on a treasure hunt, but you won’t believe some of the things a Bay Area family found stored away in barns that were built by Maria Turner’s parents at their home outside Plant City.
Tampa’s reopened corner store ‘Pickford’s Sundries’ gives customers glimpse into past
You may remember when family-owned corner drug stores offered everything from medicines to small appliances to milk shakes at a lunch counter.
You may remember when family-owned corner drug stores offered everything from medicines to small appliances to milk shakes at a lunch counter.
Tampa's first-ever cemetery coordinator helps preserve historic cemeteries now owned by the city
Neris Reyero's goal is to digitize the records and build a database that descendants can search.
Neris Reyero's goal is to digitize the records and build a database that descendants can search.
Tampa's historic Jackson House could be close to restoration
At one time, it was the only place people like Martin Luther King Jr., Ray Charles and James Brown could stay when they visited Tampa. But, the historic Black boarding house known as Jackson House has been dilapidated for years.
At one time, it was the only place people like Martin Luther King Jr., Ray Charles and James Brown could stay when they visited Tampa. But, the historic Black boarding house known as Jackson House has been dilapidated for years.