The Gasparilla Invasion: where more than 800 pirates took over the city and captured its key. A tradition that's lived on for more than 100 years.

The Jan. 29, 2026 cover of Creative Loafing Tampa Bay When former Creative Loafing Editor-in-Chief David Warner decided to feature up-and-coming Tampa bay ...

Social Wreckage Social Wreckage blends melodic vocals with heavier, hard-driving instrumentation, landing somewhere between ...

TAMPA, Fla. — State officials said Tuesday afternoon that crews have completed the process of removing street artwork in Tampa. According to a release from the Florida Department of Transportation, ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Brightline is looking to raise $400 million in funding to pay for an expansion of its high-speed rail service into Tampa. The private train service company wants to extend the railway to ...

A man convicted of killing a Tampa Bay-area grocery store owner during a robbery is set to become Florida's second execution ...

The Florida Highway Patrol said a 25-year-old Mulberry man was charged on Saturday after flying down 1-4 at 108 mph. Edward ...

The tour features a full scope of Cudi's discography, including music from his latest album, "Free," which was released in late August 2025.

Climate change has pushed some native Florida species north. While the reptiles prefer South Florida’s climate, they have been spotted around the bay area. Jack Prator is a reporter covering breaking ...

A Florida man is facing criminal charges after state troopers clocked him traveling over 100 mph while weaving through Sunday afternoon traffic on Interstate 4.

The Panthers host the first outdoor game in the state, an appetizer for the Lightning’s Stadium Series contest next month at Raymond James. Fireworks blast off as part of the pregame ceremonies for ...

Miami-based rapper Luther Campbell, known best for his days with the iconic hip-hop group 2 Live Crew, is considering a run ...