From $100 photo cards to viral dance gigs: Inside the high-energy world of Tampa's BTS superfans
From Funko Pops to trading exclusive photo cards and even dance breaks, K-pop fans are listening and building an impressive collection.
From Funko Pops to trading exclusive photo cards and even dance breaks, K-pop fans are listening and building an impressive collection.
BTS mania hits Tampa: Fans compare global superstars to The Beatles as tour begins
BTS fever is already hitting Tampa well before the iconic boy band takes the stage Saturday night.
BTS fever is already hitting Tampa well before the iconic boy band takes the stage Saturday night.
More than just music: How BTS inspires Bay Area K-pop fans to learn Korean, find creativity
Madison Harrison, 19, a Spring Hill native, first visited South Korea for a K-pop concert a few years ago. She enjoys K-pop music and began learning Korean to understand the nuisances of the lyrics.
Madison Harrison, 19, a Spring Hill native, first visited South Korea for a K-pop concert a few years ago. She enjoys K-pop music and began learning Korean to understand the nuisances of the lyrics.
Tampa businessman jailed over backyard guest house at center of 5-year legal battle
A Tampa homeowner started building a guest house, but a neighbor questioned whether it was legal based on the lot, leading to five years of court proceedings.
A Tampa homeowner started building a guest house, but a neighbor questioned whether it was legal based on the lot, leading to five years of court proceedings.
Decades-old cold case breakthrough leads to arrest in execution-style killings of married couple before child
A Florida man accused of gunning down a couple execution-style in front of their 3-year-old child is behind bars, marking a breakthrough in a cold case that has left a family reeling for more than three decades.
A Florida man accused of gunning down a couple execution-style in front of their 3-year-old child is behind bars, marking a breakthrough in a cold case that has left a family reeling for more than three decades.
2024 hurricanes wiped out years of growth for Tampa’s tree canopy: Study
The city of Tampa is facing a significant loss of tree canopy after the 2024 hurricane season, according to a new study presented to the city council.
The city of Tampa is facing a significant loss of tree canopy after the 2024 hurricane season, according to a new study presented to the city council.
K-pop’s reach: How decades of musical evolution brought BTS to Tampa
K-pop superstars BTS made their long-anticipated return to music this spring, bringing their ‘Arirang’ world tour to North America with the first stop in Tampa.
K-pop superstars BTS made their long-anticipated return to music this spring, bringing their ‘Arirang’ world tour to North America with the first stop in Tampa.
City of Tampa announces plans for celebrating America's 250th anniversary
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park will be the site of the city of Tampa's "Liberty by the Bay" 4th of July celebration recognizing America's 250th anniversary.
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park will be the site of the city of Tampa's "Liberty by the Bay" 4th of July celebration recognizing America's 250th anniversary.
Bucs fans double down on draft night fun with two can’t-miss parties; Here’s what to know
Buccaneers fans don’t have to pick between watching the NFL Draft and celebrating it. This year, they can do both.
Buccaneers fans don’t have to pick between watching the NFL Draft and celebrating it. This year, they can do both.
From ‘lowkey’ fans to 7,000-strong: Inside the K-Pop meetups transforming the Tampa Bay area
K-pop fans across the area create community with each other through meetups, sharing boba tea drinks, fan-made gifts and stories about their favorite music groups.
K-pop fans across the area create community with each other through meetups, sharing boba tea drinks, fan-made gifts and stories about their favorite music groups.
University of Tampa breaks ground on new innovation center, focused on health and science fields
The University of Tampa broke ground on the largest investment in its 94-year history. The school is building the Dickey Science Innovation Center, overlooking the Hillsborough River.
The University of Tampa broke ground on the largest investment in its 94-year history. The school is building the Dickey Science Innovation Center, overlooking the Hillsborough River.
Julio Foolio murder: Trial begins for 4 men accused in rapper’s shooting death
The trial for the four men charged in the shooting death of Jacksonville rapper Charles Jones, who went by the name Julio Foolio, began Wednesday with opening statements.
The trial for the four men charged in the shooting death of Jacksonville rapper Charles Jones, who went by the name Julio Foolio, began Wednesday with opening statements.
Tampa's Homesick Bagels brings a taste of Jersey to North Hyde Park
For Travis Kaiser, bagels are personal. Growing up at the Jersey Shore, he says weekly trips to the bagel shop were part of life. Now, he is bringing that tradition to Tampa through Homesick Bagels.
For Travis Kaiser, bagels are personal. Growing up at the Jersey Shore, he says weekly trips to the bagel shop were part of life. Now, he is bringing that tradition to Tampa through Homesick Bagels.
BTS merchandise pop-up stops Tampa traffic
Crews in Tampa are setting up a large merchandise pop-up event ahead of a highly anticipated weekend for fans of global K-pop sensation, BTS.
Crews in Tampa are setting up a large merchandise pop-up event ahead of a highly anticipated weekend for fans of global K-pop sensation, BTS.
Missing USF doctoral students may be together: Police
University of South Florida police and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are asking for help locating two missing USF students.
University of South Florida police and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are asking for help locating two missing USF students.
Tampa mobile home fire spreads to at least 4 residences, dog rescued: TFR
Crews saved a dog after a mobile home caught fire Tuesday afternoon and the flames spread to other nearby residences, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Crews saved a dog after a mobile home caught fire Tuesday afternoon and the flames spread to other nearby residences, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Social media influencer 'Tampa Terrence' runs Boston Marathon barefoot for charity
A University of Tampa graduate accomplished a unique feat, running the 2026 Boston Marathon barefoot.
A University of Tampa graduate accomplished a unique feat, running the 2026 Boston Marathon barefoot.
Florida launches criminal investigation into OpenAI, ChatGPT after accused FSU shooter’s bot conversation
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, says his office has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, says his office has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
Tampa shooting under investigation after man found dead in business park: HCSO
Deputies are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead with gunshot wounds Tuesday afternoon in a Tampa business park, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead with gunshot wounds Tuesday afternoon in a Tampa business park, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Meet Lincoln Moore: 4-year-old 'hype kid' taking Tampa Bay Lightning games by storm
His smile is contagious, his dancing is hilarious, and his energy is infectious. It’s easy to see why four-year-old Lincoln Moore has become the hype kid for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
His smile is contagious, his dancing is hilarious, and his energy is infectious. It’s easy to see why four-year-old Lincoln Moore has become the hype kid for the Tampa Bay Lightning.