Explore Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park by foot or water
With just under 600 acres of preserved land for recreational use in Hillsborough County, the Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park is a nature-lovers paradise.
With just under 600 acres of preserved land for recreational use in Hillsborough County, the Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park is a nature-lovers paradise.
Volunteer organization pulls more than 165,000 pounds of trash from Pinellas County beaches
The Bay Area is known for its breathtaking beaches and one group is working to keep them beautiful.
The Bay Area is known for its breathtaking beaches and one group is working to keep them beautiful.
Historic Hacienda Hotel opens its doors to the public again following major renovations
One of Tampa Bay's grand, pink hotels is set to reopen this week. No, not the Don Cesar or The Vinoy. It's The Hacienda in New Port Richey – a lesser-known hot spot for the rich and famous in the early 20th century.
One of Tampa Bay's grand, pink hotels is set to reopen this week. No, not the Don Cesar or The Vinoy. It's The Hacienda in New Port Richey – a lesser-known hot spot for the rich and famous in the early 20th century.
Explore Egmont Key as part of four-hour boat tour
It’s easy to see Egmont Key from the shorelines of Fort DeSoto Park in Pinellas County or Bean Point Beach in Manatee County, but getting there just got easier.
It’s easy to see Egmont Key from the shorelines of Fort DeSoto Park in Pinellas County or Bean Point Beach in Manatee County, but getting there just got easier.
National Whale Shark Day: Largest fish on planet visits Gulf every year
National Whale Shark Day falls on Tuesday, August 30 ? a day to celebrate and educate the world about the gentle giants and understand the conservation efforts surrounding them. Here is a compilation of videos showing sightings of the massive fish off Florida's west coast from years past.
National Whale Shark Day falls on Tuesday, August 30 ? a day to celebrate and educate the world about the gentle giants and understand the conservation efforts surrounding them. Here is a compilation of videos showing sightings of the massive fish off Florida's west coast from years past.
‘From Earth to the Moon’: Tampa was site of fictional moon shot nearly 160 years ago
While NASA’s Artemis program moves toward sending people back to the moon, a fictional moon shot featuring Tampa is worth remembering.
While NASA’s Artemis program moves toward sending people back to the moon, a fictional moon shot featuring Tampa is worth remembering.
St. Pete author combines passion for art, sea animals in children's book series
Okalani the octopus is a colorful learning series of books with original artwork which was created by Shelly Augsbury. The idea for the book series came to Augsbury one day during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic while out painting her fence.
Okalani the octopus is a colorful learning series of books with original artwork which was created by Shelly Augsbury. The idea for the book series came to Augsbury one day during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic while out painting her fence.
Golf carts now allowed on downtown Tampa streets; rentals available
They are popular in beach towns, golf communities and subdivisions. Now, golf carts are becoming a much more common sight here in downtown Tampa.
They are popular in beach towns, golf communities and subdivisions. Now, golf carts are becoming a much more common sight here in downtown Tampa.
After 40 years, Grand Prix Tampa permanently closes
Grand Prix Tampa, a common sight for I-275 drivers, closed for good over the weekend to make way for a new set of apartment buildings.
Grand Prix Tampa, a common sight for I-275 drivers, closed for good over the weekend to make way for a new set of apartment buildings.
One Tank Trip: Gainesville's butterfly rainforest at the University of Florida
Plan your trip to the University of Florida's butterfly rainforest at https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/exhibits/butterfly-rainforest/.
Plan your trip to the University of Florida's butterfly rainforest at https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/exhibits/butterfly-rainforest/.
Beat the heat at Largo's aquatic center
The Highland Family Aquatic Center is a mini waterpark in Largo. It provides a variety of fun play experiences for all ages.
The Highland Family Aquatic Center is a mini waterpark in Largo. It provides a variety of fun play experiences for all ages.
Recipe: Dr. BBQ's Italian sausage burgers
Ray Lampe, aka Dr. BBQ, is back with a brand-new recipe perfect for summer grilling. His original recipe for homemade Italian sausage burgers is sure to please any crowd, or just the family around the dinner table.
Ray Lampe, aka Dr. BBQ, is back with a brand-new recipe perfect for summer grilling. His original recipe for homemade Italian sausage burgers is sure to please any crowd, or just the family around the dinner table.
Between its venue and menu, Skipper's Smokehouse status as a local hangout has yet to waver
Despite nearly closing its doors during the pandemic, Skipper's Smokehouse is still alive and kicking. It's been a hot spot for live music since the 1980s, and good food, of course.
Despite nearly closing its doors during the pandemic, Skipper's Smokehouse is still alive and kicking. It's been a hot spot for live music since the 1980s, and good food, of course.
Florida couple reveals heavenly figure in cedar slab from tree in Crystal River
Glenn and Shelly Pollack have been re-purposing antiques, metal, and wood for the last six years, but a few months ago, they came across a large slab of cedar that revealed a heavenly silhouette in the grain. Now they hope to share it with the world.
Glenn and Shelly Pollack have been re-purposing antiques, metal, and wood for the last six years, but a few months ago, they came across a large slab of cedar that revealed a heavenly silhouette in the grain. Now they hope to share it with the world.
Tampa Bay pizzeria ranked among top 50 in US by Italian guide
Tampa Bay's Fabrica Pizza in the Channelside District was just ranked among the top 50 in the U.S. by a group of true pizza experts.
Tampa Bay's Fabrica Pizza in the Channelside District was just ranked among the top 50 in the U.S. by a group of true pizza experts.
5-year-old battling pediatric cancer given new playset at South Tampa Winn Dixie
Haley's playset is one of six planned for the southeast region this summer. They are part of Gwaltney's Building on Hope campaign, which features a $50,000 donation to the Roc Solid Foundation.
Haley's playset is one of six planned for the southeast region this summer. They are part of Gwaltney's Building on Hope campaign, which features a $50,000 donation to the Roc Solid Foundation.
Mark Wilson plays national anthem on guitar
FOX 13's Mark Wilson is best known as a news anchor, but did you know he's also a talented musician? For the 4th of July, he gave us a look at the new FOX 13 Good Day Tampa Bay studio while playing the national anthem on his EVH Woflgang guitar.
FOX 13's Mark Wilson is best known as a news anchor, but did you know he's also a talented musician? For the 4th of July, he gave us a look at the new FOX 13 Good Day Tampa Bay studio while playing the national anthem on his EVH Woflgang guitar.
FOX 13 Special: Star Spangled Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay area is a patriot's paradise this 4th of July.
The Tampa Bay area is a patriot's paradise this 4th of July.
'It's basically the Super Bowl': Tampa-based firework operation celebrates 39th Independence Day
Galaxy Fireworks started in Tampa in 1984. The local business went from selling 40 different items to nearly a thousand over the past 40 years.
Galaxy Fireworks started in Tampa in 1984. The local business went from selling 40 different items to nearly a thousand over the past 40 years.
Where to find Fourth of July fireworks, celebrations around Tampa Bay area
The Tampa Bay Area will be a blast for the Fourth of July this year. Here's a list of where and when you and your family can have some fun in your community.
The Tampa Bay Area will be a blast for the Fourth of July this year. Here's a list of where and when you and your family can have some fun in your community.