TAMPA, Fla. — Since 1904, crowds have gathered in downtown Tampa for Gasparilla, a celebration featuring a mock invasion of the city to honor the memory of the legendary pirate, José Gaspar.

According to a new press release, the Jose Gasparilla will now go "up the Ybor Channel, around Harbour Island, and into the ... with cannon fire! From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Jose Gasparilla ...

Free Pops in the Park: Bring a blanket and a picnic to send off the season with a free music from the Florida Orchestra in River Tower Park. The show features family-friendly music, film scores ...

The island's school and hospital voluntarily evacuated, Teckenoff said. "It looks like the fire is over the ridge ... and I've seen a few little fires but never anything like this," he said.