Blended bourbon bottled in New Port Richey

First came the popularity of craft beer, but in recent years a new universe of bourbons and whiskeys has become popular. 

Gasparilla pirates get help from professional makeup artists

The Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla Pirates have to look the part, and on Gasparilla morning, it takes a village to help them do so.

Nearly a quarter of family income goes toward childcare costs, new report finds

A new report found childcare can cost more than college tuition, with a fifth of parents shelling out as much as $36,000 a year in parts of the country, and parents in Tampa Bay said they feel that squeeze on their wallets locally.

Juvenile hospitalized after Tampa shooting: Police

A juvenile was taken to the hospital after a shooting on Armenia Avenue in Tampa Friday afternoon, according to investigators. 

Police use cameras to keep an eye on Gasparilla crowds

The city of Tampa will soon be under siege, with Gasparilla pirate celebrations filling the streets.

Culinary seniors gather for 'Souper' cook off

Seniors in Tampa, gathered on Thursday for a heartwarming event that celebrated not only their culinary talents but also their cherished memories. 

Gasparilla 2024: Jill Kelley opens home to wounded veterans for annual pirate parade

For people with disabilities, conquering crowds of nearly half a million people for Gasparilla isn’t easy, and for some, it’s impossible, but a Bay Area non-profit is making the annual pirate festival more accessible for everyone.

Gasparilla 2024: Everything you need to know about the annual pirate festival

Arrgh you ready? It’s that time of year again when pirates pillage and plunder their way across the city. The annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival has been a Tampa staple since 1904.

Hotel rates nearly double ahead of jam-packed Gasparilla weekend in Tampa

A jam-packed weekend is ahead for Tampa Bay with Gasparilla, WWE’s Royal Rumble, a Tampa Bay Lightning game at Amalie Arena, then to conclude the festivities there’s WWE Monday Night RAW at Amalie Arena as well.

Tampa teen curfew: City leaders delay vote on proposal aimed at curbing crime

On Thursday, Tampa City Council decided to delay a vote on a curfew for teens and kids under the age of 16, citing the need for more information before voting on the issue. 

TGH unveils fully robotic radiotherapy device to target tumors

Tampa General Hospital is getting a new assist from AI. On Thursday, the hospital unveiled its new CyberKnife S7 robot with a ribbon-cutting event. 

USF College of Business unveils state-of-the-art A.I. lab

Students and faculty at the USF Muma College of Business can now utilize groundbreaking technology at the first of its kind Behavioral A.I. Lab. 

Man accused of beating pregnant girlfriend to death found guilty in Tampa murder trial

After two days of testimony, the Tampa man accused of beating his pregnant girlfriend to death and killing his unborn child more than three years ago was found guilty on all counts.