Arr! Gasparilla in Tampa is Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. Attendees can witness the "pirate invasion" as Jose Gasparilla ship sets sail at Hillsborough Bay ...

The developers behind the Tampa project have taken out a $182 million loan to "accelerate the development" of three parcels.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Dozens of people are gathered in downtown Tampa for a protest against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. Members of the crowd are carrying signs decrying the ...

Tampa is located on Florida’s Gulf Coast ... a military base, and a stylish downtown area, but with plentiful nods to the area’s history. There’s something magical about waterfront areas ...

Gasparilla became a time-honored tradition in 1904 after local planners decided to make the legend of Gasparilla into the theme for that year's May Day celebration, said Gasparill ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Mayor Jane Castor announced the start of new renovations at Herman Massey Park in downtown Tampa. The park’s renovation will be funded by the Tampa Community Redevelopment ...

Tampa and E. Cass streets in downtown Tampa. The girl was shot and rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. She has since been released from hospital. Detectives said the three ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Hoist the colours! Another successful Gasparilla parade is in the books as droves of pirates made their descent on Tampa Bay Saturday afternoon, bringing cannon blasts and beads to ...

Thrill rides, live music and unusual foods (Pop Rock pickles, hot dogs with a donut bun!) return to Florida State Fair in ...

Medability GmbH, a German medical technology company, will establish its U.S. headquarters in Tampa. It's the latest foreign ...

The name "Gasparilla" comes from the mythical Florida pirate named José Gaspar who named his ship the "Jose Gasparilla." Gasparilla Pirate Festival is celebrated in downtown Tampa.

Pirates are temporarily taking over downtown Tampa to celebrate Gasparilla, an annual pirate-themed festival. Known as the city's "signature event," Gasparilla was named after famed Florida pirate ...