In the annual observance of Black History month, one historical figure looms large: Frederick Douglass. He was a giant of American history who freed himself from slavery, and then helped free thousands more.
Polk County kids are pulling out all the stops and raising big bucks to help Haiti.
Justin Timberlake was at Harvard University being honored as the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. (MyFox Boston)
When "SexyBack" crooner Justin Timberlake was named Hasty Pudding Man of the Year at Harvard University he became the first male singer to ever receive the title, which dates back to 1795.
The legacy of Frederick Douglass
In the annual observance of Black History month, one historical figure looms …
Polk school kids rake in cash for Haiti
Polk County kids are pulling out all the stops and raising big bucks to help …
'What's in it for us?'
In November, Hillsborough County residents will vote on whether to approve a penny-per-dollar sales tax …
Tampa police cut crime another 16%
Tampa police are touting a near 16-percent reduction in crime last year and …
Extra bill for Progress customers
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Sheriff's van overturns; five injured
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Meet the Strawberry Festival queen
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Frigid air heading for Florida
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Denny's serves up free Grand Slams
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Northern storm causes delays at TIA
Flying to some northern destinations today will not be easy. There’s already a …
Deadly accident causes traffic delays
One person has been killed in an accident on Interstate 4. It happened around …
Tampa wants the Super Bowl in 2014
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Accident victim regains mobility
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Group seeks to save century-old building
The Detroit Hotel in downtown St. Petersburg has the distinction of being one of…
Baby found in pool, taken to hospital
A baby in Pinellas County almost drowned in her family's swimming pool.
Detectives search Moore's home
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Four-foot shark gets MRI
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Woman left for dead in hit and run
Police say 55-year-old Darcee Jo Randall tripped and fell in the middle of the …
Hillsborough cams catch 1,000 violations
Red light cameras have been catching guilty drivers in Hillsborough County. In …
Airport cancellations
Record setting snow in the East Coast is grounding flights across the country.
More than 35 flights were …
People crowd Ybor for Knight Parade
The Illuminated Knight Parade is the last chance for Bay Area residents to party…
Tampa Museum of Art opens downtown
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Funeral held for local marine
Family and friends said their final farewell Saturday to a fallen hero. Sgt. …
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The legacy of Frederick Douglass
'What's in it for us?'
Extra bill for Progress customers
