Dr. King's visit marked period of Civil Rights changes around Tampa Bay

Dr. King's visit marked period of Civil Rights changes around Tampa Bay

The 1960s marked a time of change in the Civil Rights Movement. Fred Hearns, the curator of Black history at the Tampa Bay History Center, said there are notable chapters that unfolded in Tampa. 

The 1960s marked a time of change in the Civil Rights Movement. Fred Hearns, the curator of Black history at the Tampa Bay History Center, said there are notable chapters that unfolded in Tampa. 

Tampa feed store holds weekend auction before closing after more than 60 years in business

Tampa feed store holds weekend auction before closing after more than 60 years in business

Shell's Feed and Garden Center in Tampa has sat just north of the Busch Boulevard and North Nebraska Avenue intersection since 1961. This Saturday, though, everything inside is going up for auction as the store prepares to close its door for good. 

Shell's Feed and Garden Center in Tampa has sat just north of the Busch Boulevard and North Nebraska Avenue intersection since 1961. This Saturday, though, everything inside is going up for auction as the store prepares to close its door for good. 

Between Tampa and St. Pete, MLK parades will take center stage within both cities

Between Tampa and St. Pete, MLK parades will take center stage within both cities

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of one of America's historic civil rights leaders. Celebrations will be taking place across the country and in the Bay Area – including within St. Petersburg. It's one of the longest-running MLK parades in the U.S.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of one of America's historic civil rights leaders. Celebrations will be taking place across the country and in the Bay Area – including within St. Petersburg. It's one of the longest-running MLK parades in the U.S.

How long will cold snap last? Bay Area hit by blast of winter weather

How long will cold snap last? Bay Area hit by blast of winter weather

Frigid air greeted the Bay Area Sunday morning as residents woke up to temperatures in the 20s and 30s, but the blast of winter weather won’t last long.

Frigid air greeted the Bay Area Sunday morning as residents woke up to temperatures in the 20s and 30s, but the blast of winter weather won’t last long.

Buccaneers Foundation helps veteran's widow fulfill his final wish

Buccaneers Foundation helps veteran's widow fulfill his final wish

During his 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Army veteran Michael Thrasher remained loyal – to his wife and his team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was his hope to get to one more game, but time ran out. But with the help of the Bucs Foundation and dedicated hospice workers, Michelle Thrasher will carry his spirit to this weekend’s game.

During his 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Army veteran Michael Thrasher remained loyal – to his wife and his team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was his hope to get to one more game, but time ran out. But with the help of the Bucs Foundation and dedicated hospice workers, Michelle Thrasher will carry his spirit to this weekend’s game.

Midtown East to add to Tampa’s first-of-its-kind, billion-dollar, self-contained community

Midtown East to add to Tampa’s first-of-its-kind, billion-dollar, self-contained community

Four years after Tampa Mayor Jane Castor had her first groundbreaking as mayor on what would become the development known as Midtown, she was back, tossing more dirt for what’s being billed as Midtown’s phase 2 project. 

Four years after Tampa Mayor Jane Castor had her first groundbreaking as mayor on what would become the development known as Midtown, she was back, tossing more dirt for what’s being billed as Midtown’s phase 2 project. 

Red Cross volunteers from Sarasota to Winter Haven head to California to assist with flood disaster response

Red Cross volunteers from Sarasota to Winter Haven head to California to assist with flood disaster response

As California recovers from deadly storms that brought rainfall totals 400% to 600% above average, the American Red Cross is on the ground to aid in the response. More than 200 trained Red Cross disaster workers are helping, with more on the way including several from Central Florida.

As California recovers from deadly storms that brought rainfall totals 400% to 600% above average, the American Red Cross is on the ground to aid in the response. More than 200 trained Red Cross disaster workers are helping, with more on the way including several from Central Florida.

Tampa International Airport flight schedule still backed up after FAA computer outage grounds morning flights

Tampa International Airport flight schedule still backed up after FAA computer outage grounds morning flights

The monitors for the arrivals and delays at all U.S. airports – including Tampa International Airport – have been seeing red throughout the day Wednesday. While the FAA computer outage has been resolved, the impact is still being felt across U.S. airports.

The monitors for the arrivals and delays at all U.S. airports – including Tampa International Airport – have been seeing red throughout the day Wednesday. While the FAA computer outage has been resolved, the impact is still being felt across U.S. airports.