Tampa man wrongfully imprisoned for nearly four decades to receive $14m
Robert DuBoise, sentenced over a 1983 rape and murder he did not commit, says he hopes others in his position now ‘get justice’
July 2023
Head of Miami police shoots himself on busy highway after domestic dispute
Alfredo ‘Freddy’ Ramirez in critical but stable condition after shooting following earlier altercation attended by Tampa officers
September 2022
Hurricane Ian upgraded to category 4 storm as it bears down on Florida
Electricity grid collapses in Cuba after hurricane passes through, as 2.5 million people in Florida ordered to evacuate
August 2022
Our unequal earth
How a century-old bakery is weathering inflation in the US’s worst-hit city
As costs rose nationwide, La Segunda in Tampa, Florida, had to figure out how to keep 140 employees across three bakeries afloat
October 2021
Florida man exonerated of rape and murder after 37 years sues authorities
Robert DuBoise was convicted of the 1983 killing of Barbara Grams after a forensic dentist testified regarding a faulty beeswax mold
February 2021
Vincent Jackson: former NFL star wide-receiver found dead at age of 38
Vincent Jackson, who at his peak was one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, has been found dead at the age of 38
Tom Brady completes pass with Lombardi Trophy before being helped off boat
Even on the water, it seems the connection between seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady and his receivers cannot be denied
'Masks from sun up to sun down': How to host a Super Bowl during a pandemic
There will be fewer fans that usual in Tampa for the big game this weekend. But Covid-19 brings far more challenges than in normal years
September 2017
My family and I survived Hurricane Irma. The fear was real – but we were lucky
Florida governor says 'pray for us' as Hurricane Irma begins its assault
August 2017
The US cities at risk of flooding - and how they deal with it
Rising sea levels pose a serious threat to cites like Boston, New York and Miami Beach. So what are they doing to protect themselves?
November 2016
Trump: I’ve never used language as bad as Jay Z’s in my life – video
During a campaign event in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday, Donald Trump says he doesn’t need celebrities like Jay Z to attract people to his rallies
February 2016
Tampa and Miami jockey for position as Florida's gateway to post-detente Cuba
Miami seems a natural site for a consulate after the restoration of ties with the Caribbean country but exiles’ hostility to Castro could benefit its smaller rival
November 2015
Business still booms at Cuban bread's birthplace: 100-year-old Florida bakery
La Segunda Central Bakery founder Juan Moré brought the recipe from Spain to Tampa a century ago, and now it’s found in restaurants across the US
February 2015
Cities in motion
Streetcars of desire: why are American cities obsessed with building trams?
In the arms race of urban transit, streetcars are back in favour. Sean Marshall does a grand tour of Detroit, Cincinnati, Atlanta and Tampa to find out why
April 2014
Film blog
Bollywood takes over Florida at India's academy awards
Natalie Barrass: The so-called Bollywood Oscars roll in to Tampa Bay this month. From Indian cinema's Prince William-alike to an acting class with Kevin Spacey, here's what to expect
July 2013
Trayvon Martin: how a teenager's death sparked a national debate
Issues of race and gun law came to the fore thanks to civil rights leaders, protests and the influence of social media
March 2013
Death metal in Tampa: dark music celebrates a Sunshine State milestone
Cannibal Corpse celebrate their 25th anniversary this year, part of a long line of bands to come out of Tampa's Morrisound studio
November 2012
Petraeus scandal: Jill Kelley and the Tampa society set
Emma Brockes delves into the Tampa social swirl that sucked in (and spat out) a celebrated local socialite, the CIA boss, a four-star general and an FBI snoop
August 2012
GOP delegates seek reassurance from Romney: 'He needs to lay out his plan'
Republican candidate's speech must convince delegates from key states that he's up to the job – and they want specifics
