On April 13, Ybor City marked 140 years since the first cigar was rolled in the neighborhood, celebrating the milestone at Hotel Haya on 7th Avenue — steps from where that historic moment took place...
What began as a night of nerves and anticipation turned into a shared moment of confidence and connection as students from across Hillsborough College gathered for the Bran- don Campus Talent Show on April...
For more than a decade, Matt Johnson has steadily risen through the ranks of independent filmmaking. Beginning with his debut, 2013’s “The Dirties,” the writer-director-producer actor has honed his...
TAMPA — Every spring, Tampa Bay becomes one of the country’s top destinations for independent cinema. Filmmakers from around the world gather for the Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF),...
The independent drama “She Dances,” directed by Rick Gomez, presents a familiar coming-of-age story strengthened through focused filmmaking and emotional sincerity. The film blends humor, teenage tension...
The Gasparilla International Film Festival returned to Tampa from March 3 through March 8, bringing filmmakers, actors, students and local residents together for a week focused on storytelling and community...
We are a society that suffers from amnesia. We walk around disconnected from our foundations. What began as a curiosity — a desire to explore who really built the Pyramids of Giza — quickly revealed...
Ice Dreammm has earned a spot among the top 100 ice cream shops in the country, and for a small local business with only two locations — one in Lutz and one in Wesley Chapel, with a third opening soon...
Get ready for an exciting celebration as the Tampa Bay Comic Convention marks its 15th anniversary in 2025! This highly anticipated event will unfold from August 1st to August 3rd at the vibrant Tampa...
The Brandon campus brought double the excitement with both a talent and fashion show from 6 to 8 p.m. in the auditorium on April 10. Combined into one spectacle, students from all HCC campuses united...
