You are not wrong if you consider moving to Tampa just for the sunshine and sandy beaches. But you are not entirely right either. The right thing to do might […] ...

If you're looking for an underrated, family-friendly activity with spectacular views, this is the only state park in Florida ...

Tampa benefited from having the first southern governor to denounce segregation, the first mayor to help integrate the lunch ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered a rare insect in a lettuce shipment at the ...

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On February 29th, they gathered at historic St. Paul A.M.E. Church, walked to Woolworth on Franklin Street downtown, and sat ...

State Rep. Debbie Mayfield wants to run in the special election to succeed Sen. Randy Fine. Then-state Sen. Debbie Mayfield is pictured during the discussion of a bill related to kratom. [ The ...

This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network – Florida takes readers around the state ...

TAMPA, Fla. — A state-of-the-art training vessel has dropped anchor in Tampa Bay, bringing with it the next generation of maritime leaders who are learning their craft in a unique classroom setting.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are at risk of losing one of their top players in free agency this spring. ESPN analyst Eric Moody predicts that the Bucs will lose wide receiver Chris Godwin to the ...

TEMPLE TERRACE — While designers and consultants showed off their plans for a new Riverside Park on Jan. 23, Mayor Andy Ross sat in the back of the room and couldn’t believe what he was hearing.

TAMPA, Fla. – Sparked by a dominant day of offensive production that saw PSU hit .382 across both halves of a twin-bill and aided by an impressive day of pitching in the circle, the Penn State ...