Columbia Restaurant flamenco director brings Spanish culture to audiences for more than 30 years
For Maria Esparza, who has been front and center of the dance troop as the director since 2008, flamenco isn't just a dance – it's a work of art.
For Maria Esparza, who has been front and center of the dance troop as the director since 2008, flamenco isn't just a dance – it's a work of art.
Port Tampa Bay construction worker killed after 3,000-pound concrete slab fell on him, deputies say
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a deadly accident at Port Tampa Bay after a construction worker passed away.
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a deadly accident at Port Tampa Bay after a construction worker passed away.
Davis Islands home once owned by Derek Jeter, rented by Tom Brady could be demolished
It was once owned by baseball legend Derek Jeter and once rented by famed Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. Now one of the most expensive houses in Tampa could be demolished.
It was once owned by baseball legend Derek Jeter and once rented by famed Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. Now one of the most expensive houses in Tampa could be demolished.
Compromise allows new high-rise condo tower to replace historic building in downtown Tampa
The developer, Kolter Urban, will be allowed to demolish the Tarr building, but design elements from the building will be incorporated into the street-level facade of the new “One Tampa” tower.
The developer, Kolter Urban, will be allowed to demolish the Tarr building, but design elements from the building will be incorporated into the street-level facade of the new “One Tampa” tower.
Tampa city council throws cold water on sewage project
Tampa city councilors are turning off the tap to the administration's PURE project, for using reclaimed water, at least for now.
Tampa city councilors are turning off the tap to the administration's PURE project, for using reclaimed water, at least for now.
Explore Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park by foot or water
With just under 600 acres of preserved land for recreational use in Hillsborough County, the Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park is a nature-lovers paradise.
With just under 600 acres of preserved land for recreational use in Hillsborough County, the Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park is a nature-lovers paradise.
Brothers share their love of reading with under-served students
Two brothers have turned their love of reading into a mission to get under-served students books.
Two brothers have turned their love of reading into a mission to get under-served students books.
Tampa police: 13-year-old arrested after setting classmate's clothes on fire
A Tampa teen is facing charges after purposely lighting his classmate's sweatshirt on fire at school, police said.
A Tampa teen is facing charges after purposely lighting his classmate's sweatshirt on fire at school, police said.
Non-profit, county officials dedicate new affordable housing complex in Tampa
Hillsborough County and Catholic Charities will dedicate a new 20-unit apartment complex built specifically to house working, low-income families.
Hillsborough County and Catholic Charities will dedicate a new 20-unit apartment complex built specifically to house working, low-income families.
Blake High student arrested after administrator finds gun in backpack, police say
A 10th grade student at Blake High School was arrested after he was found with a gun on campus, the Tampa Police Department said.
A 10th grade student at Blake High School was arrested after he was found with a gun on campus, the Tampa Police Department said.
Two horses test positive for mosquito-borne illness in Tampa
Another mosquito-borne illness has been detected in Tampa, an this time in two horses living in Northwest Hillsborough County.
Another mosquito-borne illness has been detected in Tampa, an this time in two horses living in Northwest Hillsborough County.
Man visiting from Tampa drowns at Ormond Beach, officials say
A 69-year-old man reportedly drowned at Ormond Beach Wednesday, according to the Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue.
A 69-year-old man reportedly drowned at Ormond Beach Wednesday, according to the Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue.
City of Tampa adds protections against future developments over cemeteries
The City of Tampa added protections against future development over cemeteries, after communities raised the alarm about African American burial grounds that were built over and forgotten.
The City of Tampa added protections against future development over cemeteries, after communities raised the alarm about African American burial grounds that were built over and forgotten.
Busch Gardens' Iron Gwazi named Best New Roller Coaster of 2022
Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens was just named the Best New Roller Coaster of 2022. It's the tallest roller coaster in Florida and reaches speeds of 76 miles per hour, plunging guests down a 91-degree drop.
Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens was just named the Best New Roller Coaster of 2022. It's the tallest roller coaster in Florida and reaches speeds of 76 miles per hour, plunging guests down a 91-degree drop.
Shooting victim airlifted to the hospital in Tampa, police say
A female victim was shot multiple times on Verde Lane in Tampa Tuesday evening, according to police officers.
A female victim was shot multiple times on Verde Lane in Tampa Tuesday evening, according to police officers.
'We're some underdogs': Chamberlain High football looks toward brighter future
Much like the very school that surrounds their near-immaculate stadium, the Chamberlain High School football team is under construction.
Much like the very school that surrounds their near-immaculate stadium, the Chamberlain High School football team is under construction.
Some residents, environmental groups worried as Tampa reconsiders where it puts treated wastewater
The City of Tampa is studying a new place to pump its treated wastewater, and environmental groups and homeowners argue where it ends up matters for everyone.
The City of Tampa is studying a new place to pump its treated wastewater, and environmental groups and homeowners argue where it ends up matters for everyone.
Seminole Heights road closures, construction creates nightmare for businesses and homeowners
Businesses along part of Florida Avenue in Tampa's Seminole Heights neighborhood received some tough news this week. The city announced a road project, originally estimated to last three weeks, would be extended for an additional two weeks.
Businesses along part of Florida Avenue in Tampa's Seminole Heights neighborhood received some tough news this week. The city announced a road project, originally estimated to last three weeks, would be extended for an additional two weeks.
Gabby Gifford campaign tour stops in Tampa Bay area to promote gun safety laws
Retired US Representative Gabby Giffords campaign is in the Tampa Bay area Friday as she makes her way across the country to promote gun safety legislation.
Retired US Representative Gabby Giffords campaign is in the Tampa Bay area Friday as she makes her way across the country to promote gun safety legislation.
Halloween arrives in Tampa Bay: What to expect at Scream-A-Geddon, Howl-O-Scream
It may be September, but celebrating the spooky season can never start too early. Scream-A-Geddon and Howl-O-Scream are here.
It may be September, but celebrating the spooky season can never start too early. Scream-A-Geddon and Howl-O-Scream are here.