Video: Tampa police horse hit by suspect in Ybor City as bars were closing
A man was arrested over the weekend after an officer said he hit a Tampa police horse in Ybor City.
Is the historic Sanchez Y Haya building actually in Ybor City? One city map says no
Cigar company owner Drew Newman and his family is working to restore the old Sanchez Y Haya building near Columbus Avenue and 16th Street. It's named for Ignacio Haya, who, along with Vincente Ybor, brought the first cigar factories to Tampa.
Former La Tropicana restaurant building turned into Barrio Tacos in Ybor City
The former La Tropicana restaurant building has been turned into Barrio Tacos in Ybor City.
Sant’ Yago Knight Parade: Tampa PD, Ybor City businesses gear up for this weekend’s event
The Tampa Police Department and Ybor City businesses are gearing up for Saturday’s Sant’ Yago Knight Parade.
Ybor City pop-up exhibit features rare photos of John Lennon, the Beatles
A pop-up exhibit in Ybor City features rare photographs of the iconic John Lennon and the Beatles.
Ybor City bar owner and his romantic partner face child porn charges
An Ybor City bar owner and his romantic partner are now facing child porn charges.
Two accused gunmen in deadly Ybor City mass shooting appear in court
Two of the accused gunmen responsible for a deadly mass shooting in Ybor City in 2023 appeared in court on Wednesday, as their cases slowly move toward trial.
ReliaQuest Bowl Parade takes over Ybor City
It was a party for Alabama and Michigan fans on Monday night in Ybor City as both teams lined the streets for the ReliaQuest Bowl Parade ahead of the big game on Tuesday at Raymond James Stadium.
'Joy on those children's faces' as Tampa nonprofit hosts holiday event for visually impaired kids
A local nonprofit hosted a very special holiday celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 18, for Hillsborough County elementary school students who are visually impaired.
Families, survivors gather for vigil one year after Ybor City mass shooting: 'We are not just victims'
One year after two people were killed and 16 more were hurt in a mass shooting in Ybor City, families and survivors gathered to honor the victims and demonstrate the community's resilience.
Puppy named 'Treasure' rescued after being thrown in Ybor City dumpster
A puppy was rescued after it was thrown out with the trash near Ybor City last week. Mercy Full Project said the puppy was found in a dumpster off East Fourth Avenue last Thursday morning.
Ybor City shooting: Police gear up for Halloween weekend crowds one year after 2 killed, 16 injured
The Tampa Police Department is preparing for large crowds celebrating Halloween in Ybor City this weekend – one year after a deadly shooting there killed two people and left 16 injured.
Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa offers a taste of Mexico
For Authentic Mexican Tacos in Tampa, Los Chapos Tacos is ready to tempt your tastebuds.
Mother who lost son in Ybor City shooting launches movement against gun violence: 'We can make a difference'
A Tampa mother who lost her son to gun violence says young people settling scores with guns is out of control -- and that's why she's starting a movement to help build our kids differently.
Ybor City restaurant honors area's longstanding heritage
It's on 7th Avenue in Ybor, but it's not a bar. Bread on the Bay is a sandwicheria, a creative space for a true taste of the culinary culture of the community.
Brick installation begins on 7th Avenue in Ybor City
Ybor City is moving back in time, brick by brick. Work is underway to make historic 7th Avenue a brick street again.
Tampa leaders consider requiring security at Ybor City parking lots to reduce crime
Ybor City neighbors are fed up with parking lot parties and crime at private lots in their neighborhood. They want council to make a change, requiring security guards at pay-to-park lots.
Bricks returning to Ybor City's 7th Avenue, work expected in phases over several years
Starting in mid-July, the City of Tampa will close 7th Avenue in Ybor City at 15th and 16th Streets. Workers will take up the asphalt and put bricks back on the street, the way it was prior to 1960 when the city removed the bricks.
Tampa Tunes places pianos around Ybor City to spark interest in music
Chickens aren't the only sound you'll hear if you drive through Ybor City these days. You might be treated to an impromptu outdoor concert on one of the pianos along 7th Avenue.
Cuban sandwich eating contest pits Bay Area couple against each other
Dinner time for a Bay Area couple competing in a Cuban sandwich eating contest this weekend is anything but normal.