These first maps of Florida have more historical significance than navigational value
Finding your way to Florida wasn't easy 400 years ago. It's evident in the first map ever drawn of the state, which survives to this day, despite the king of Spain's best efforts back in 1511.
Finding your way to Florida wasn't easy 400 years ago. It's evident in the first map ever drawn of the state, which survives to this day, despite the king of Spain's best efforts back in 1511.
Seminole Hard Rock employee finds support through 'Making Strides'
For longtime Seminole Hard Rock employee Sharon Focht, good fortune doesn't come from a slot machine.
For longtime Seminole Hard Rock employee Sharon Focht, good fortune doesn't come from a slot machine.
10-year-old boy dies from apparent gunshot wound in Tampa home, deputies say
Deputies are searching for answers after a 10-year-old boy died from an apparent gunshot in a home near Rocky Point.
Deputies are searching for answers after a 10-year-old boy died from an apparent gunshot in a home near Rocky Point.
Port Tampa Bay expands to handle ever-larger container ships
They’re colorful, they’re big, and they’re an important part of our local economy: If you've ever driven past Port Tampa Bay or looked out from our beaches, you've probably noticed all the huge ships filled with containers.
They’re colorful, they’re big, and they’re an important part of our local economy: If you've ever driven past Port Tampa Bay or looked out from our beaches, you've probably noticed all the huge ships filled with containers.
President Trump, Karen Pence head to Florida as candidates zero in on battleground state
With less than three weeks to go until Election Day, presidential candidates and their surrogates are making their way to Florida in the final push for the battleground state voters.
With less than three weeks to go until Election Day, presidential candidates and their surrogates are making their way to Florida in the final push for the battleground state voters.
Tampa's first autonomous shuttle begins operating in downtown area
It’s new, high-tech and it almost seems like something out of a futuristic movie. Tampa’s new HART autonomous vehicles launched for the first time Monday, and they may very well be the way of the future in the downtown area.
It’s new, high-tech and it almost seems like something out of a futuristic movie. Tampa’s new HART autonomous vehicles launched for the first time Monday, and they may very well be the way of the future in the downtown area.
Ybor City's newest hotel honors one of its forgotten founding fathers
A new hotel in Ybor City has a name that was nearly forgotten, but now the Hotel Haya is reminding us of a man who helped build the city.
A new hotel in Ybor City has a name that was nearly forgotten, but now the Hotel Haya is reminding us of a man who helped build the city.
5,570 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 178 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,570 Sunday, after not issuing a daily report Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 734,491.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,570 Sunday, after not issuing a daily report Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 734,491.
MOSI hosts sensory-friendly Halloween event for special group of trick-or-treater’s
MOSI opened their doors a little early Saturday morning to let in some extra special princesses and superheroes, inviting them to trick or treat around the museum before the normal weekend crowds arrived.
MOSI opened their doors a little early Saturday morning to let in some extra special princesses and superheroes, inviting them to trick or treat around the museum before the normal weekend crowds arrived.
End in sight for Gandy elevated bridge project
Things are looking up: After nearly three years of construction of an elevated bridge over Gandy Boulevard, some sections of the project are finally heading into the home stretch.
Things are looking up: After nearly three years of construction of an elevated bridge over Gandy Boulevard, some sections of the project are finally heading into the home stretch.
Is Tom Brady on verge on buying $7.5 million Clearwater mansion?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Tom Brady might be on the move, according to a TMZ report released Thursday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Tom Brady might be on the move, according to a TMZ report released Thursday.
Teen burglary suspects lead police on I-4 chase, starting in Tampa and ending in crash near Orlando
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested three teenagers who face charges related to auto burglary, eluding officers, and possession of firearms after being accused of nearly a dozen auto burglaries in Tampa, then fleeing to Osceola County.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested three teenagers who face charges related to auto burglary, eluding officers, and possession of firearms after being accused of nearly a dozen auto burglaries in Tampa, then fleeing to Osceola County.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer to face four separate murder trials
In court documents filed this summer, Trae Donaldson's attorneys claimed evidence of each murder might help bolster proof in the other murders. They worried that would stack the deck against him and the result would not be a fair trial.
In court documents filed this summer, Trae Donaldson's attorneys claimed evidence of each murder might help bolster proof in the other murders. They worried that would stack the deck against him and the result would not be a fair trial.
Family-owned downtown Tampa sweet shop wants customers to feel at home
One of the newest businesses in downtown Tampa is also one of the sweetest.
One of the newest businesses in downtown Tampa is also one of the sweetest.
University of Tampa runner's homemade protein snacks turn into popular, full-time business
A Tampa woman wanted to make a better snack than the ones she had in her pantry.
A Tampa woman wanted to make a better snack than the ones she had in her pantry.
MJ turns Tampa Bay radio on its head with new morning show on old rival station
After eight years off the airwaves of Tampa Bay, the MJ Morning Show is coming back. But it's not coming back on the station where it started, 93.3 WFLZ. The show is coming back on the station that once was the Power Pig's bitter rival -- Q-105.
After eight years off the airwaves of Tampa Bay, the MJ Morning Show is coming back. But it's not coming back on the station where it started, 93.3 WFLZ. The show is coming back on the station that once was the Power Pig's bitter rival -- Q-105.
How COVID-19 spreads: CDC says COVID-19 can linger in the air for hours
The Centers for Disease Control now says COVID-19 can spread through airborne transmission, meaning that small respiratory droplets containing the virus can linger in the air for hours and people farther than six feet apart can become infected.
The Centers for Disease Control now says COVID-19 can spread through airborne transmission, meaning that small respiratory droplets containing the virus can linger in the air for hours and people farther than six feet apart can become infected.
Researchers track impact of COVID-19 on hurricane preparations, evacuations
At the start of an extremely active hurricane season, Floridians shared their thoughts on evacuations amid the threat of COVID-19 as part of a research study conducted by the University of South Florida.
At the start of an extremely active hurricane season, Floridians shared their thoughts on evacuations amid the threat of COVID-19 as part of a research study conducted by the University of South Florida.
USF pushes spring break to April, makes changes to end-of-year calendar
Officials with the University of South Florida announced Monday it's pushing the school's scheduled spring break from March to April to avoid the rampant spread of COVID-19 among students and staff.
Officials with the University of South Florida announced Monday it's pushing the school's scheduled spring break from March to April to avoid the rampant spread of COVID-19 among students and staff.
Tampa's diverse port stays busy, even during pandemic
Tampa’s port may have seemed emptier lately, without all of those cruise ships steaming in and out. But in other ways, it’s been business as usual.
Tampa’s port may have seemed emptier lately, without all of those cruise ships steaming in and out. But in other ways, it’s been business as usual.