Memorial

Acclaimed Southwest Florida artist Ikki Matsumoto died this month at the age of 79. His silk screens depicting animals, birds and subtropical landscapes…

This weekend the Seminole Tribe of Florida will be honoring a significant figure in the history of the Seminole tribe. She escaped her captors on a…

Today marks the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. But Tampa is celebrating JFK's life and the 50th anniversary of his visit…

November 22nd, 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the JFK assassination, one of the most memorable tragedies in American history.In this archive feature,…

A smiling portrait of Bill Young – flanked by flowers - looked out on the audience at his funeral service. One could almost detect a twinkle in his eye as…

Funeral services were held today for U.S. Rep. Bill Young, who died last week after 43 years in Congress. Hundreds gathered at the First Baptist Church of…

Though many politicians will be attending congressman C.W. "Bill" Young's memorial service this Thursday, one in particular was told to stay away. Young's…

The Florida representative was first elected to the House in 1970. He had just announced that he would not seek another term in 2014.

One of the iconic moments of the federal government shutdown took place at the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. last week. National Park security…

Tuesday morning, 80 World War II veterans from West Central Florida plan to exercise their “First Amendment rights.” They, along with 80 guardians, will…