Alligator invader breaks into Clearwater home by shattering low window, police say
A Clearwater woman was startled to hear a loud crash overnight, but she was even more surprised when she saw the culprit: A 10-foot alligator that had crashed its way into her kitchen.
A Clearwater woman was startled to hear a loud crash overnight, but she was even more surprised when she saw the culprit: A 10-foot alligator that had crashed its way into her kitchen.
Mysterious 19th-century shipwreck discovered by accident in Gulf of Mexico
While testing underwater drone equipment in the Gulf of Mexico, a team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration made a remarkable discovery: A previously unknown mysterious 19th-century shipwreck.
While testing underwater drone equipment in the Gulf of Mexico, a team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration made a remarkable discovery: A previously unknown mysterious 19th-century shipwreck.
Roll with it: Cotton candy meets ice cream at this Tampa shop
You won’t find an ice cream scoop inside this ice cream shop. Xu Bi has been rolling ice cream at Icesmile for about three years and always tries to bring the newest creations to his customers.
You won’t find an ice cream scoop inside this ice cream shop. Xu Bi has been rolling ice cream at Icesmile for about three years and always tries to bring the newest creations to his customers.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay offering reward to find who tossed a kitten from a moving car
A Tampa Bay pet shelter wants to know who tossed a kitten out of a moving car, they said, and workers are offering a reward for that information.
A Tampa Bay pet shelter wants to know who tossed a kitten out of a moving car, they said, and workers are offering a reward for that information.
After almost 30 years, Bay Area man's contest dreams come true
A Bay Area man has a million reasons to smile this Friday. He just became a millionaire thanks to the Publisher’s Clearing House Prize Patrol.
A Bay Area man has a million reasons to smile this Friday. He just became a millionaire thanks to the Publisher’s Clearing House Prize Patrol.
Food halls: The future of restaurants?
It's a trend catching fire across the country. Best described as an eclectic mix of restaurants, food halls let you experience a variety of different tastes all under one roof.
It's a trend catching fire across the country. Best described as an eclectic mix of restaurants, food halls let you experience a variety of different tastes all under one roof.
'Iron Man' suit shown at Tampa military conference
The newest trend in suits for soldiers comes with more -- and lighter -- body armor, plus boosters for the knees and ankles. If it sounds like something out of a Marvel Comics movie, you're not far off.
The newest trend in suits for soldiers comes with more -- and lighter -- body armor, plus boosters for the knees and ankles. If it sounds like something out of a Marvel Comics movie, you're not far off.
Deer and bunny adorably snuggle in 'Bambi' moment
It was a beautiful encounter in the garden of a home in Looming, Washington that looked like a scene right out of Bambi.
It was a beautiful encounter in the garden of a home in Looming, Washington that looked like a scene right out of Bambi.
Bringing dogs to work can help any employee through a rough day
When Tara Murphy goes to work at the Achieva Credit Union headquarters in Dunedin, so does her dog Frankie.
When Tara Murphy goes to work at the Achieva Credit Union headquarters in Dunedin, so does her dog Frankie.
Growing city of Lakeland embraces its history, as it looks ahead to its future
Lakeland is the largest city in Polk County, so it’s hard to imagine it first started out as 80 acres of land more than a century ago.
Lakeland is the largest city in Polk County, so it’s hard to imagine it first started out as 80 acres of land more than a century ago.
Woman opening up Mother's Day present almost got struck by lightning
A woman in Arizona said her mother was opening up a Mother's Day present when she almost got struck by lightning.
A woman in Arizona said her mother was opening up a Mother's Day present when she almost got struck by lightning.
Frightened, orphaned coyote pup gets help from trooper
A tiny coyote pup was stranded without its mother along the edge of busy roadway until a Massachusetts State Police officer helped give it a room for the night.
A tiny coyote pup was stranded without its mother along the edge of busy roadway until a Massachusetts State Police officer helped give it a room for the night.
Spotted: Big cat perched atop power pole along I-75
A traffic camera along a Florida highway captured what appeared to be a big cat, possibly a bobcat, sitting atop a power pole.
A traffic camera along a Florida highway captured what appeared to be a big cat, possibly a bobcat, sitting atop a power pole.
Tampa chef, James Beard semifinalist heads to Kentucky Derby
While horses and jockeys get ready to run the "the greatest two minutes in sports" at Churchill Downs, top chefs from around the country are preparing to show off their culinary skills for the glitterati of the crowd.
While horses and jockeys get ready to run the "the greatest two minutes in sports" at Churchill Downs, top chefs from around the country are preparing to show off their culinary skills for the glitterati of the crowd.
Kentucky Derby party will help support victims of domestic abuse in Tampa Bay
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most exciting two minutes in sports. In Tampa Bay, one non-profit is hosting a derby party for a purpose.
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most exciting two minutes in sports. In Tampa Bay, one non-profit is hosting a derby party for a purpose.
Adorable 'Cinderella Pony' makes debut at Walt Disney World
There's an adorable new member of the royal family at the Magic Kingdom!
There's an adorable new member of the royal family at the Magic Kingdom!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.