Ybor icon La Tropicana, with its famous table, could fall victim to pandemic
For decades, when politicians visited Tampa, they made their way to La Tropicana restaurant on 7th Avenue in Ybor City. And they sat at a certain, special table.
For decades, when politicians visited Tampa, they made their way to La Tropicana restaurant on 7th Avenue in Ybor City. And they sat at a certain, special table.
Hillsborough commissioners approve funding for Tampa Park Apartments residents getting ready to relocate
Residents at Tampa Park Apartments have until the start of November to pack up and leave, as the property was recently sold to developer Darryl Shaw. But Hillsborough County Commissioners have long had concerns over the fate of these renters.
Residents at Tampa Park Apartments have until the start of November to pack up and leave, as the property was recently sold to developer Darryl Shaw. But Hillsborough County Commissioners have long had concerns over the fate of these renters.
Dozens of protesters arrested in Tampa overnight after peaceful rally gets rowdy
Dozens of protesters were arrested in downtown Tampa early Wednesday morning following hours of protests that took place Tuesday. Tampa police say more than 60 people were taken into custody after rocks and bottles were thrown at officers and vehicles.
Dozens of protesters were arrested in downtown Tampa early Wednesday morning following hours of protests that took place Tuesday. Tampa police say more than 60 people were taken into custody after rocks and bottles were thrown at officers and vehicles.
Four dead, two injured after crashing stolen car in Tampa
Tampa police say four people are dead and two others were injured following a brief police chase and crash involving a stolen car. It happened around 2:30 a.m. along West Cypress Street near East Reo Street, which is near the entrance to Cypress Point Park.
Tampa police say four people are dead and two others were injured following a brief police chase and crash involving a stolen car. It happened around 2:30 a.m. along West Cypress Street near East Reo Street, which is near the entrance to Cypress Point Park.
Activists encourage real-world action after social media's #BlackoutTuesday
You may have seen black squares pop up on your social media feed Tuesday with the hashtag "BlackoutTuesday."
You may have seen black squares pop up on your social media feed Tuesday with the hashtag "BlackoutTuesday."
Protesters seen and heard across downtown Tampa Tuesday
A crowd started to gather at Tampa City Hall Tuesday afternoon. They held signs that said "I can't breathe," "Black Lives Matter," "Silence = Violence," and "Say their names."
A crowd started to gather at Tampa City Hall Tuesday afternoon. They held signs that said "I can't breathe," "Black Lives Matter," "Silence = Violence," and "Say their names."
With shouts of 'Go home Jane,' Tampa protesters refuse meeting with mayor
A crowd of protesters gathered in downtown Tampa today outside City Hall, but they were apparently not interested in a dialog with the mayor.
A crowd of protesters gathered in downtown Tampa today outside City Hall, but they were apparently not interested in a dialog with the mayor.
Tampa police search for suspect seen on video setting fire to Champs Sports
Tampa police are asking for the public's help to find a man who was seen setting Champs Sports on fire during Saturday's riots.
Tampa police are asking for the public's help to find a man who was seen setting Champs Sports on fire during Saturday's riots.
Big Cat Rescue's Carole Baskin awarded control of 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic's former zoo
A federal judge has granted Big Cat Rescue's CEO Carole Baskin control of the G.W. Zoo, formerly owned by the "Tiger King."
A federal judge has granted Big Cat Rescue's CEO Carole Baskin control of the G.W. Zoo, formerly owned by the "Tiger King."
City of Tampa cancels nightly curfew
The city of Tampa is lifting its nightly curfew, days after rioters and looters took to the streets and overwhelmed what had been peaceful protests over the weekend.
The city of Tampa is lifting its nightly curfew, days after rioters and looters took to the streets and overwhelmed what had been peaceful protests over the weekend.
TPD makes three arrests after man, woman shot in car
Tampa police officers have arrested three people following a shooting in the Robles Park neighbood. It happened early Tuesday morning around 3 a.m. on the 300 block of East Emily Street.
Tampa police officers have arrested three people following a shooting in the Robles Park neighbood. It happened early Tuesday morning around 3 a.m. on the 300 block of East Emily Street.
Tampa historians reflect on decades of change brought about by protests
Thousands of people across the Tampa Bay area and the United States are speaking up about racial injustice and police brutality following the death of George Floyd, and the demonstrations are significant in light of America’s long battle for civil rights.
Thousands of people across the Tampa Bay area and the United States are speaking up about racial injustice and police brutality following the death of George Floyd, and the demonstrations are significant in light of America’s long battle for civil rights.
Mayor extends Tampa's overnight curfew following quiet night
Peaceful protesters filled parts of downtown Tampa Monday after the city extended its 7:30 curfew.
Peaceful protesters filled parts of downtown Tampa Monday after the city extended its 7:30 curfew.
COVID-19 concerns amplified as large groups of protesters gather in Tampa
As the city of Tampa catches its breath Monday after a weekend of protests, city officials are raising concerns over the spread of COVID-19.
As the city of Tampa catches its breath Monday after a weekend of protests, city officials are raising concerns over the spread of COVID-19.
Tampa faith leaders pray for peace as protests turn violent across the country
Faith leaders gathered at Lykes Gaslight Park Monday to pray for healing and calm after a weekend of violent protests across the Bay Area and around the country.
Faith leaders gathered at Lykes Gaslight Park Monday to pray for healing and calm after a weekend of violent protests across the Bay Area and around the country.
'Just sad': Owner watched on TV as protesters looted Tampa jewelry store
Looters did more than $100,000 in damage after breaking through the steel gate and security glass at the Gold ‘N Diamonds in Tampa during Saturday night's protests.
Looters did more than $100,000 in damage after breaking through the steel gate and security glass at the Gold ‘N Diamonds in Tampa during Saturday night's protests.
New video shows Tampa looters shattering gas station's doors as smoke pours from Champs Sports
The city of Tampa and Hillsborough County continue assessing the damage done during protests and looting Saturday night while putting measures in place to prevent further destruction.
The city of Tampa and Hillsborough County continue assessing the damage done during protests and looting Saturday night while putting measures in place to prevent further destruction.
The rights of every man: Timeless lessons in Kennedy speech on civil rights
57 years ago, the United States faced a similar moment. June 11, 1963, President John Kennedy gave a speech that laid out his vision for a just America and that speech has a timeless message that rings true today.
57 years ago, the United States faced a similar moment. June 11, 1963, President John Kennedy gave a speech that laid out his vision for a just America and that speech has a timeless message that rings true today.
Busch Gardens calendar shows park open June 11
According to the online calendar for Busch Gardens and Adventure Island in Tampa, the park will be open June 11.
According to the online calendar for Busch Gardens and Adventure Island in Tampa, the park will be open June 11.
Quieter night in Tampa, with curfew in effect and police out in force
Tampa's curfew seemed to have the desired effect Sunday night, with no sign of the violent protests and looting that took place the night before.
Tampa's curfew seemed to have the desired effect Sunday night, with no sign of the violent protests and looting that took place the night before.