Famous beer brewed in Tampa more than a century ago makes comeback
Manny Portuondo, the CEO of Cerveceria La Tropical, fought to get the international trademarks of the beer that was first brewed in Cuba in the 1880s on land originally owned by his ancestors. The beer was a top seller in Cuba and Tampa for decades until larger beers squeezed it out in Tampa and the Communist Revolution came to Cuba.
Manny Portuondo, the CEO of Cerveceria La Tropical, fought to get the international trademarks of the beer that was first brewed in Cuba in the 1880s on land originally owned by his ancestors. The beer was a top seller in Cuba and Tampa for decades until larger beers squeezed it out in Tampa and the Communist Revolution came to Cuba.
Tampa voter fraud suspects believed they could legally vote, bodycam arrest footage shows
Newly released police bodycam footage shows that three of the 20 people who were arrested in Florida for allegedly voting illegally in the 2020 election appeared to be surprised that they had done anything wrong.
Newly released police bodycam footage shows that three of the 20 people who were arrested in Florida for allegedly voting illegally in the 2020 election appeared to be surprised that they had done anything wrong.
Award-winning exhibit 'Cuban Pathways' showing at Tampa Bay History Center
Hispanic Heritage Month just ended, but an award-winning exhibit called "Cuban Pathways" is showing at the Tampa Bay History Center.
Hispanic Heritage Month just ended, but an award-winning exhibit called "Cuban Pathways" is showing at the Tampa Bay History Center.
Tampa man punches woman, tries to hit her with SUV before crashing through business, police say
Police said a man tried to hit a woman with his SUV and when she ran out of the vehicle's path, he ended up driving into a South Tampa business.
Police said a man tried to hit a woman with his SUV and when she ran out of the vehicle's path, he ended up driving into a South Tampa business.
Hillsborough school board approves new mascot at Chamberlain High
School board members in Hillsborough County are approved a new logo and mascot at Chamberlain High. The former Chamberlain Chiefs will officially become the Chamberlain Storm.
School board members in Hillsborough County are approved a new logo and mascot at Chamberlain High. The former Chamberlain Chiefs will officially become the Chamberlain Storm.
New grant helps Tampa non-profit continue training community for trade jobs
Trade jobs are in high demand, and a new grant is helping a Tampa non-profit continue training the community for the industry.
Trade jobs are in high demand, and a new grant is helping a Tampa non-profit continue training the community for the industry.
Undead in the Water: American Victory Ship transforms into haunted experience in downtown Tampa
On select nights through Halloween weekend, guests can check out a nautical haunted experience in downtown Tampa.
On select nights through Halloween weekend, guests can check out a nautical haunted experience in downtown Tampa.
'Looking for that spotlight': Tampa boxer 'T2' looks to stay unbeaten
Since a crash that left him sidelined for nearly a year and a half, Tampa boxer Antonio Tarver Jr., also known as "T2" in the ring, isn't taking his time for granted. He's will try for his 10th win during Tampa Fight Night, hoping to stay unbeaten.
Since a crash that left him sidelined for nearly a year and a half, Tampa boxer Antonio Tarver Jr., also known as "T2" in the ring, isn't taking his time for granted. He's will try for his 10th win during Tampa Fight Night, hoping to stay unbeaten.
'Addressing the biggest needs': Community Foundation spreads help across Tampa Bay area
A local foundation is fulfilling its mission of making the Tampa Bay area a great place to live by spreading their help around.
A local foundation is fulfilling its mission of making the Tampa Bay area a great place to live by spreading their help around.
Tampa leaders look into allowing more Accessory Dwelling Units to combat affordable housing shortage
The City of Tampa is looking at allowing more Accessory Dwelling Units to help ease the shortage of affordable housing. The idea could be moving across the Tampa Bay area.
The City of Tampa is looking at allowing more Accessory Dwelling Units to help ease the shortage of affordable housing. The idea could be moving across the Tampa Bay area.
Why is marijuana illegal? How the 1933 Ybor City ax murders bolstered case to criminalize cannabis
A madman who may have been high on marijuana when he killed five members of his Ybor City family with an ax before escaping from a mental institution and eventually committing suicide set the stage for banning the use of cannabis.
A madman who may have been high on marijuana when he killed five members of his Ybor City family with an ax before escaping from a mental institution and eventually committing suicide set the stage for banning the use of cannabis.
Deputy shares experience of stopping suspect with stolen truck, kidnapped children
For any law enforcement officer, a carjacking is a high-risk call. For a Hillsborough County deputy, stopping a man behind the wheel of a stolen truck with two children inside was a tense, fast-moving situation, but keeping everyone calm was crucial.
For any law enforcement officer, a carjacking is a high-risk call. For a Hillsborough County deputy, stopping a man behind the wheel of a stolen truck with two children inside was a tense, fast-moving situation, but keeping everyone calm was crucial.
'There's a responsible way': City of Tampa urges residents to recycle E-Waste
It's International E-Waste Day, and the City of Tampa is hoping to make recycling old hardware as easy as possible.
It's International E-Waste Day, and the City of Tampa is hoping to make recycling old hardware as easy as possible.
Shooting at South Tampa apartment complex critically injures teenager, police say
A teenager is in critical condition after being shot at a South Tampa apartment complex.
A teenager is in critical condition after being shot at a South Tampa apartment complex.
Replica of Vietnam Veterans War Memorial set up at Julian B. Lane Park in Tampa
A replica of the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial has been set up at Tampa's Julian B. Lane Park. The wall is part of a series of events to celebrate and honor American veterans and first responders.
A replica of the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial has been set up at Tampa's Julian B. Lane Park. The wall is part of a series of events to celebrate and honor American veterans and first responders.
Florida's largest pumpkin finds home in Tampa right before Halloween
A prize-worthy pumpkin has a new home in Tampa just in time for Halloween, and it’s the largest pumpkin in Florida.
A prize-worthy pumpkin has a new home in Tampa just in time for Halloween, and it’s the largest pumpkin in Florida.
Detectives search for two suspects involved in fatal Tampa bar shooting
Investigators are working to find two suspects involved in a fatal shooting at a Tampa bar on Franklin Street early Sunday morning, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Investigators are working to find two suspects involved in a fatal shooting at a Tampa bar on Franklin Street early Sunday morning, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Organizers of 'International Walk to School Day' event encourage kids to move and live healthy lifestyle
Hundreds of kids and families at Grady Elementary School in Tampa celebrated International Walk to School day by hitting the pavement Wednesday morning on their way to school.
Hundreds of kids and families at Grady Elementary School in Tampa celebrated International Walk to School day by hitting the pavement Wednesday morning on their way to school.
Julie Schenecker tries to convince judge she deserves new trial for murders of two teenage kids
Convicted killer Julie Schenecker was back in a Tampa courtroom Tuesday. Schenecker was found guilty of killing her two teenaged children eight years ago, and now, she's hoping to convince a judge that she deserves a new trial.
Convicted killer Julie Schenecker was back in a Tampa courtroom Tuesday. Schenecker was found guilty of killing her two teenaged children eight years ago, and now, she's hoping to convince a judge that she deserves a new trial.
Woman struck by car while walking on Tampa road, police say
Tampa police are investigating a pedestrian crash that occurred on the Hillsborough River Bridge early Wednesday morning.
Tampa police are investigating a pedestrian crash that occurred on the Hillsborough River Bridge early Wednesday morning.