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While the legends of José Gaspar are full of alleged adventure and swashbuckling, history tells a different story.

It's chilly this morning in the Tampa Bay area. There's a freeze warning in effect for the Nature Coast area until 9 a.m. and ...

Arr! Gasparilla in Tampa is Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. Attendees can witness the "pirate invasion" as Jose Gasparilla ship sets ...

Gasparilla Pirate Fest has live music at stages located along the Tampa Riverwalk that run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Curtis ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The waters of Tampa Bay are about to come alive for Gasparilla. Tampa police’s marine unit isn’t taking ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Thousands of pirates are invading Tampa Bay looking for treasure in the form of beads and medallions. It's a ...

You obviously hope that it doesn't happen where you're going and you try to just take the precautionary steps.' ...

Approximately 300,000 people are expected to celebrate Gasparilla this year. Watch: Moment Hamas releases four Israeli ...

An estimated 300,000 people turn out for Gasparilla festivities, generating millions of dollars for the local economy.

The waters of Tampa Bay are about to come alive for Gasparilla. Tampa police's marine unit isn't taking any chances. They've ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Beads are stacked and ready for this year’s Gasparilla. This year’s pirate takeover will feature 160 ...