Florida woman finds large gator knocking at her front door

A Florida woman came home to an unwanted guest at her front door. Donna Heiss tells WKMG that as she pulled into her garage on Thursday, her neighbors yelled for her to get inside. Once inside, she looked out the glass front door and saw a large alligator looking back at her.

Tough and tiny Chihuahua ready for adoption after suffering broken legs

A tiny Chihuahua arrived at SPCA Tampa Bay a few months ago – underweight and with two broken legs. He is small, but he is mighty, and ready for a new home. 

Your safest bet at Tampa's Hard Rock is the food

While the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is under some major renovations, there are plenty of delicious places to eat.

Forecast: Severe weather possible Friday afternoon

A cold front is expected to blow through the Bay Area on Friday, bringing a chance of severe storms and even the possibility of some tornados.

John Jonchuck found guilty of murdering 5-year-old daughter

Four years after the crime that horrified the Tampa Bay area, John Jonchuck was convicted of first-degree murder for throwing his young daughter to her death from a bridge.

Notre Dame fire: Search for 'father and daughter' captured in touching photo before blaze goes viral

A touching photo taken just before a devastating fire ripped through the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is being widely shared online in hopes of finding the man and young girl in the image.

Firefighters battle massive blaze at the French capital's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral

Firefighters battled a massive blaze Monday at the French capital's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral that sent ash pouring onto tourists and flames shooting out of the world-famous 12th-century monument.

Kitten and dog fosters needed in Pinellas County

Kittens and pups in Pinellas County need foster homes, and Pinellas County Animal Services says all it takes is "a big heart, but only a small amount of time." 

Young gator uses crosswalk in Land O' Lakes

Alligators are a fairly common sight in Florida. But it's not every day you see one crossing the road in a crosswalk!

Impromptu cow parade closes roadway in Miami Lakes

Pedestrians in Miami Lakes were treated to an impromptu cow parade Friday when a herd trotted through the streets.

Sugar Sand Festival returns to Clearwater Beach

Get ready to see some incredible – and sandy – creations on Clearwater Beach. 

SpaceX's first commercial Falcon Heavy mission complete

The world’s most powerful rocket blasted off Thursday evening for only its second flight ever. And while there was no ‘Starman’ or red roadster atop the Falcon Heavy this time, the communications satellite riding into space still represented an important payload for SpaceX.

Gator goes swimming in Florida homeowner's pool

Gator mating season is a time when reptiles are spotted more often, but that doesn’t mean it still won’t come as a surprise.

Michigan teens save children from drowning in ocean rip current in Florida

They went down to Florida for fun in the sun.      It turns out they were in the right place at the right time - and became life-savers. Two local teens are heroes after saving two young children from drowning. 

Watch: Gator growls at golfer on Palmetto course

Buffalo Creek Golf Course has become a place enjoyed as much for its wildlife as for its putting greens.