Special $75,000 statue to represent the Seminole tribe at new Riverview park
Twenty-seven acres beside the Alafia River could have been another waterfront community, but it has been set aside for a new conservation park in Riverview.
Annual hiking spree returns to Hillsborough County
With temperatures dropping, Hillsborough County is hoping residents will want to take a hike.
Harbor pilots help guide massive ships in Tampa Bay waters
Harbor pilots have one of the most unique jobs in the world, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. They don't fly planes, but they do guide massive ships into Tampa Bay.
Bucs legend Mike Alstott continues tradition of donating Thanksgiving meals to Hillsborough firefighters
For the fourth year, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Mike Alstott is helping make the holiday brighter, providing donated Thanksgiving dinner groceries for all 46 Hillsborough County Fire Rescue stations.
'A Christmas Story' brings back fond memories at Robert's Christmas Wonderland
It's been nearly 40 years since the release of the holiday classic "A Christmas Story" and the fan base keeps growing.
Friends bring dream of owning an Italian market to life in Wesley Chapel
With a food service background and an Italian heritage, friends Bill Moschella and Anthony Spadafora took a leap of faith bringing their dream of a small-town Italian market to life.
'Head Ding Dong' in charge of ringing sunset bell every day in Pass-a-Grille
A great sunset is never a guarantee when you're at the beach. But, if you're at Pass-a-Grille beach, there is one experience you'll never miss: the ringing of the sunset bell.
Calls to reopen Midnight Pass grow with nearby waterway behind it 'dying'
A grassroots effort to restore a precious Tampa Bay area waterway is gaining traction, but the fix is highly controversial. It involves messing with mother nature – something that's rarely done.
Lettuce Lake Park remains a top destination after 40 years
A Bay Area man with a passion for nature is responsible for Tampa’s most popular park.
Tampa police bomb squad must do hundreds of hours of training — per year
The Tampa Police Department bomb squad has 14 bomb technicians and covers an area including six different counties.
Five-O Donuts will be bringing its giant sweet treats to St. Petersburg soon
The famous Five-O doughnuts are creeping closer north every year. It first started in Sarasota and the owner has plans to cross the Skyway Bridge and open a St. Petersburg shop.
Tandem skydivers serve as both thrill-seekers and therapists while thousands of feet above the ground
Some people want to conquer a fear, some want to fulfill a lifelong dream. Others are adrenaline junkies. That's where tandem skydiving comes in.
Florida bridge tender's job keeps commuters on the roads, water safe with a view
The bridges across Tampa Bay give a calming view of the glistening water that borders the area, and sometimes you're stuck with that view for a while – especially if a drawbridge is up. That process is more complicated than it appears.
TECO's Manatee Viewing Center is an opportunity to spend quality time with beloved sea cows
Soon, Florida manatees will be seeking warmer waters and one of their usual hangouts is right in Apollo Beach.
Help name the new baby rhino at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
There’s an adorable new addition to the animal family at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – and park staff needs the public’s help to give him a name.