University of Florida attempting to grow ‘white strawberries’ in Sunshine State
UF scientists and researchers are trying to successfully produce what's known as the white strawberry, or pineberry, in Florida.
The 'white strawberry' could be a Florida crop
Charley takes a bite out of the white strawberry, or pineberry, which UF scientists are trying to successfully produce in Florida.
Annual event raises money for Black Dagger Military Hunt Club
The West Coast Roofing Contractors Association’s Clay Shoot has become an annual event, raising money for Black Dagger Military Hunt Club, which provides all sorts of outdoor activities for veterans.
Florida RV Super Show is here
RV sales have seen a sharp increase over the last year, mainly due to the pandemic and people not wanting to fly or stay in hotels, but still wanting to get away for a vacation. At the Florida RV Super Show, you can wander around outside and see all sorts of options.
See this beautiful horse breed at their Florida home
During the winter is your chance to see the Herrmanns’ Royal Lipizzan Stallions up close, learn their history, and see them in action. The pandemic drastically affected their summer schedule for 2020, but they are once again open for visitors here at home base
Clearwater park is a mix of nature, helping birds of prey
Moccasin Lake Nature Park Raptor Sanctuary is not only a beautiful park, but a facility that will help rehabilitate hurt birds of prey, or provide a forever home for those who can no longer survive in the wild.
Topgolf is all about fun and food
Topgolf is not just for its fun spin on golfing, but it also has some pretty good food.
Take a stroll through St. Pete's oldest living museum
Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg has been around for over 100 years.
DogSense Obedience can teach your dog new tricks
Over in Lakeland, DogSense Obedience provides dog training classes.
This sanctuary focuses on well-being of birds
Seaside Seabird Sanctuary's goal is to rehab and release birds, but if they are not fit to return to the wild, they can call the sanctuary their home.
CrossFit offers help to reach those 2021 fitness goals
CrossFit doesn’t have be intimidating, workers say. Instead, they say it’s ‘scale-able’ for beginners.
2020 forced changes at Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center
Charley visits the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center and goes over the changes that came with 2020. Those changes continue into 2021.
Flutter Fetti is all about the confetti
Flutter Fetti is a big business that deals with tiny pieces of paper. The Largo company sends their confetti to celebrations around the world.
Feeding Tampa Bay provides job skills through FRESHForce
Feeding Tampa Bay has stayed busy in 2020 providing food to those in need. But they also provide training and job skills through their FRESHforce program.
Holidays at Bok Tower
Bok Tower Gardens is a great place to visit this time of year, as it’s still decorated for the holidays.
Holiday recycling tips
Charley teams up with Hillsborough County for the dos and don'ts of holiday recycling.
Clearwater aquarium launching 'Mermaid Tales Week'
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is getting ready to launch Mermaid Tales Week, beginning the day after Christmas.
Last-minute gift shopping ideas
Charley ventured out to Westfield Brandon to offer some gift ideas for her, for him, for the kids, and some ideas that won’t bust the budget.
Expandacraft kits help build watercrafts to your liking
Wesley Stevenson is an inventor who has devoted much of his life trying to building a better boat. His latest project is called Expandacraft. He says 'It's a modular boat which transforms into all sorts and sizes of watercraft.'
Snow is in the forecast at The Florida Aquarium
Over at The Florida Aquarium, they not only guarantee accumulation, but they guarantee some snowy fun as well. The snow is coming this Saturday, Dec. 26 and it will last until the 31st. Then it will melt away with the rest of 2020