West Tampa

A violent event as a teenager led Walter L. Smith to drop out of high school. He would later go on to earn a doctorate in higher education administration from Florida State University in 1974. Smith's journey led him to create a space where other kids can get another chance at an education.

The newly renovated Julian B. Lane Riverfront park opened on the west bank of the Hillsborough River over the weekend to a lot of fanfare.The opening…

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn painted a picture of a growing city with new challenges during his final State of the City address as mayor on Friday morning.He…

Housing advocates are calling on local politicians to make more funding for affordable housing a priority in the 2018 elections.A handful of activists…