As Tampa prepares for pirates to invade the city, the debate over whether the event's mascot, Jose Gaspar, ever existed.

The 2026 Gasparilla Parade of Pirates starts at Bayshore Blvd. & Bay to Bay Blvd. and ends at Ashley and Cass Streets.

The Boston Red Sox have had a very busy offseason, adding talent all across the roster. But there are two positions that the ...

In the captivating worlds of these open-world games, exploration takes center stage and surpasses the visceral thrill of ...

Tampa Bay's Gasparilla Children's Parade drew 150,000 participants in pirate-themed festivities along Bayshore Boulevard.

From young adult to nonfiction, there are so many new books coming out in 2026. Here are 10 new books you should add to your TBR pile.

The South Florida Fair is open for the 2026 season! This year's theme is "Party with the Pirates." ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Every year since 1904, Tampa Bay has been invaded by pirates, whether by land or sea, on horseback or by galleon. Sometimes, they even take the Tampa mayor hostage to ransom for ...

The flag has long been a great symbol of pride for the nation. For centuries, flags have been used as powerful symbols to not only inspire patriotism and a sense of community but also as a form of ...

Rei is the Deputy Lead for GameRant's Anime Team from Kashmir, situated in Beirut. He's an avid fan of anime and manga. Rei grew up watching anime and had a knack for writing ever since he was a kid, ...

(THE CONVERSATION) From Paris and Rome to Jakarta, Indonesia, and New York, a curious banner has appeared in protest squares. With hollow cheeks, a broad grin and a straw hat with a red band, the ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Nuurrianti Jalli, Oklahoma State University (THE CONVERSATION) From Paris and Rome to ...