Children’s Gasparilla 2026 Guide: Here’s what to know
Argh you ready? Tampa’s annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival is right around the corner, but first, Children’s Gasparilla will send swashbuckling pirates throughout Tampa.
Argh you ready? Tampa’s annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival is right around the corner, but first, Children’s Gasparilla will send swashbuckling pirates throughout Tampa.
2 suspects arrested for shooting teen to death, injuring 1 other during attempted robbery : TPD
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that took place last month in Tampa.
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that took place last month in Tampa.
Professional Bull Riders' premier tour returns to Tampa after 13-year hiatus
While much of Tampa was just waking up Friday morning, crews were already inside Benchmark International Arena, laying down dirt and rolling in equipment ahead of a major return.
While much of Tampa was just waking up Friday morning, crews were already inside Benchmark International Arena, laying down dirt and rolling in equipment ahead of a major return.
Tampa house fire damages shed and boat: HCFR
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a fire along S 45th St. in Tampa early on Friday morning.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a fire along S 45th St. in Tampa early on Friday morning.
Former Bartow police officer accused of poisoning his girlfriend's Maltese poodle
A former Bartow police officer has been arrested for poisoning his girlfriend's dog because he did not like the pet, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A former Bartow police officer has been arrested for poisoning his girlfriend's dog because he did not like the pet, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa woman says she's out thousands of dollars after check stolen from USPS blue mailbox
A Tampa woman said a check she wrote out to her child's school was stolen out of the mail, and someone used it to forge a check for thousands of dollars. She said it overdrafted her account, causing a major financial setback.
A Tampa woman said a check she wrote out to her child's school was stolen out of the mail, and someone used it to forge a check for thousands of dollars. She said it overdrafted her account, causing a major financial setback.
Tampa homicide under investigation after woman dies, man hospitalized
A homicide investigation is underway in Tampa after officers said an argument turned deadly early Thursday morning.
A homicide investigation is underway in Tampa after officers said an argument turned deadly early Thursday morning.
Jose Gasparilla ship to embark on 70th invasion of Tampa Bay; ‘Dorothy’ the tugboat makes final voyage
As the Jose Gasparilla prepares for its 70th Gasparilla Invasion, the famous ship has to undergo a refresh to prepare for the big day.
As the Jose Gasparilla prepares for its 70th Gasparilla Invasion, the famous ship has to undergo a refresh to prepare for the big day.
Tampa road resurfacing projects see major progress across multiple neighborhoods
Tampa drivers are noticing smoother commutes as city officials report major progress in road resurfacing projects across multiple neighborhoods.
Tampa drivers are noticing smoother commutes as city officials report major progress in road resurfacing projects across multiple neighborhoods.
Gasparilla 2026: Inside Tampa PD’s Real-Time Crime Center helping keep crowds safe
Officials from more than 30 different agencies will work together in the Tampa Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) to monitor crowds this Gasparilla season.
Officials from more than 30 different agencies will work together in the Tampa Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) to monitor crowds this Gasparilla season.
Teen killed in Tampa shooting, no arrests made: TPD
A 16-year-old female is dead after a shooting in Tampa early on Thursday morning, according to police.
A 16-year-old female is dead after a shooting in Tampa early on Thursday morning, according to police.
Little pirates, big history: The evolution of the Children’s Gasparilla Parade
The modern idea that the Children’s Gasparilla Parade started in 1947 is a neat bit of marketing — but it skips earlier history.
The modern idea that the Children’s Gasparilla Parade started in 1947 is a neat bit of marketing — but it skips earlier history.
Video: Convicted felon arrested with guns, drugs and stolen cards at Tampa Tesla charging station
A three-time convicted felon was arrested at a Tesla charging station at a Tampa Wawa gas station after the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says he had multiple felony warrants.
A three-time convicted felon was arrested at a Tesla charging station at a Tampa Wawa gas station after the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says he had multiple felony warrants.
Tampa house fire leaves cat dead, 5 other pets rescued: HCFR
A cat passed away, and five other pets were rescued from a home that caught fire in Tampa Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A cat passed away, and five other pets were rescued from a home that caught fire in Tampa Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Port Tampa Bay held first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students
Port Tampa Bay held its first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students on Wednesday.
Port Tampa Bay held its first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students on Wednesday.
Tampa Bay Lightning to stay at Benchmark Arena through 2043
The Tampa Bay Lightning are staying in Tampa for the long haul after Hillsborough County commissioners signed off on a new lease extension agreement.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are staying in Tampa for the long haul after Hillsborough County commissioners signed off on a new lease extension agreement.
Fire spreads between homes in Tampa neighborhood: HCFR
Firefighters battled flames that spread across two homes in a Tampa neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Firefighters battled flames that spread across two homes in a Tampa neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Tampa 'super speeder' jailed after going more than 140 mph on I-4: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol says a man was arrested early Wednesday morning after a trooper clocked a sedan traveling at more than 140 mph on Interstate 4 in Plant City.
The Florida Highway Patrol says a man was arrested early Wednesday morning after a trooper clocked a sedan traveling at more than 140 mph on Interstate 4 in Plant City.
Pit bull found wandering on I-275 median in Tampa
A pit bull standing in the median of I-275 was rescued on Wednesday morning.
A pit bull standing in the median of I-275 was rescued on Wednesday morning.
National Passenger Safety Week aims to have drivers and passengers speak up for safety
It is National Passenger Safety Week, and it reminds us that road safety doesn’t start and end with the driver.
It is National Passenger Safety Week, and it reminds us that road safety doesn’t start and end with the driver.