Hillsborough County invites you to take a hike
The Hillsborough County Hiking Spree is going on now through the end of March. It encourages people to exercise, explore the outdoors, and experience nature through the numerous parks and preserves in Hillsborough County.
The Hillsborough County Hiking Spree is going on now through the end of March. It encourages people to exercise, explore the outdoors, and experience nature through the numerous parks and preserves in Hillsborough County.
FOX 13's original report on Winter the dolphin: April 2007
FOX 13's Cynthia Smoot has been covering Winter the tailless dolphin for years -- long before the rescued dolphin became a movie star and CMA icon. Here's how it all began in April of 2007.
FOX 13's Cynthia Smoot has been covering Winter the tailless dolphin for years -- long before the rescued dolphin became a movie star and CMA icon. Here's how it all began in April of 2007.
Following grandfather’s footsteps, St. Pete woman applies chemical engineering background at distillery
Clara loves being a chemical engineer and her expertise landed her a job at the St. Petersburg Distillery. She has advice for any young girls out there following in her footsteps: Be confident and keep pushing forward.
Clara loves being a chemical engineer and her expertise landed her a job at the St. Petersburg Distillery. She has advice for any young girls out there following in her footsteps: Be confident and keep pushing forward.
‘I love my job’: Female engineer turns love of math into TECO career
Growing up, Lori knew she loved math, but found her college accounting courses to be a little mundane. One advisor suggested a change to engineering. The rest was history. Now, she has a successful career a a TECO engineer.
Growing up, Lori knew she loved math, but found her college accounting courses to be a little mundane. One advisor suggested a change to engineering. The rest was history. Now, she has a successful career a a TECO engineer.
Wildlife photographers find endless possibilities around Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is the perfect place for nature photographers. From the water to the wildlife to the scenic sunsets, there are endless possibilities. Peter Brannon knows this to be true, as do his 14,000 followers on Instagram.
Tampa Bay is the perfect place for nature photographers. From the water to the wildlife to the scenic sunsets, there are endless possibilities. Peter Brannon knows this to be true, as do his 14,000 followers on Instagram.
Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent is ready to serve Bay Area families
The Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent opens Monday, Nov. 8. The non-profit has been seeing an above-average demand this year and is ready to help 33,000 Bay Area families in need.
The Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent opens Monday, Nov. 8. The non-profit has been seeing an above-average demand this year and is ready to help 33,000 Bay Area families in need.
60 years after opening, Tampa’s first Village Inn remains a family affair
In 1961, the Sherwoods opened Tampa’s first Village Inn. Since the, it has been passed down through three generations but they say they still keep family at the forefront.
In 1961, the Sherwoods opened Tampa’s first Village Inn. Since the, it has been passed down through three generations but they say they still keep family at the forefront.
Students turning trash into transportation
The University of South Florida's homecoming week events include a unique boat race that challenges students to turn trash into watercraft.
The University of South Florida's homecoming week events include a unique boat race that challenges students to turn trash into watercraft.
‘Don’t be afraid’: Adult swimming lessons available for beginners at YMCA
Adults who don't know how to swim may be nervous to dive into lessons, but one local radio personality is using his platform to not only move past his own fear but encourage others to do the same.
Adults who don't know how to swim may be nervous to dive into lessons, but one local radio personality is using his platform to not only move past his own fear but encourage others to do the same.
Monkey Island in Homosassa is getting a major overhaul in 2022
Monkey Island has sat in the Homosassa River for decades. But now, a major project will begin to overhaul and update the tiny island, and it couldn't have been done without the Nature Coast community rallying together.
Monkey Island has sat in the Homosassa River for decades. But now, a major project will begin to overhaul and update the tiny island, and it couldn't have been done without the Nature Coast community rallying together.
Monkey Island of Homosassa, a Florida tale
Back in the 1960s, a Citrus County developer tried to fix two problems and ended up creating Florida's own Alcatraz. Monkey Island remains a fixture for the state's Nature Coast, beloved by locals and an attraction for visitors.
Back in the 1960s, a Citrus County developer tried to fix two problems and ended up creating Florida's own Alcatraz. Monkey Island remains a fixture for the state's Nature Coast, beloved by locals and an attraction for visitors.
Meet the primate residents of Florida's Monkey Island: Ralph, Emily, and Ebony
Ralph, Emily and Ebony. They are the energetic primates living on Florida's own version of Alcatraz, Monkey Island. They love to swing by their tails, enjoy the scenic views of Homosassa River and eat. Their favorite meal? Sweet potato.
Ralph, Emily and Ebony. They are the energetic primates living on Florida's own version of Alcatraz, Monkey Island. They love to swing by their tails, enjoy the scenic views of Homosassa River and eat. Their favorite meal? Sweet potato.
Manatee Awareness Month highlights need to protect as population faces alarming number of deaths in 2021
This year's Manatee Awareness Month arrives as the state grapples with an alarming rate of manatee deaths in 2021. A bipartisan bill would reclassify the beloved sea cows as an endangered species.
This year's Manatee Awareness Month arrives as the state grapples with an alarming rate of manatee deaths in 2021. A bipartisan bill would reclassify the beloved sea cows as an endangered species.
Closed for over a year, Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach finally reopens
With cooler days ahead in Florida, those who are manatee fans can once again get a closer look at the beloved sea cows. Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center is finally reopening.
With cooler days ahead in Florida, those who are manatee fans can once again get a closer look at the beloved sea cows. Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center is finally reopening.
The Cuban Club is one of the oldest Ybor buildings – and one of the most haunted in the U.S.
It’s the heart and soul of Ybor City, but its history is not for the faint of heart.
It’s the heart and soul of Ybor City, but its history is not for the faint of heart.
Experience Clearwater Bay through the eyes of a marine biologist
Boat tours are back at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Boat tours are back at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Witches and warlocks trade broomsticks for paddles
In Tarpon Springs, witches and warlocks took to the water instead of the sky. A festive bunch hopped onto their paddleboards and into their kayaks to float down the Anclote River.
In Tarpon Springs, witches and warlocks took to the water instead of the sky. A festive bunch hopped onto their paddleboards and into their kayaks to float down the Anclote River.
Polk's fleet team maintains thousands of vehicles to keep county moving smoothly
Over in Polk, the men and women of the Fleet Management Division repair and maintain more than 2,400 vehicles and equipment to literally keep the county rolling.
Over in Polk, the men and women of the Fleet Management Division repair and maintain more than 2,400 vehicles and equipment to literally keep the county rolling.
Straz Center's 'Arts Legacy Remix' returns to Tampa Riverwalk in November
The Arts Legacy Remix is returning to the Tampa Riverwalk on November 19 for the first time since the spring.
The Arts Legacy Remix is returning to the Tampa Riverwalk on November 19 for the first time since the spring.
Arts Legacy Remix program at the Straz
Arts Legacy Remix is a grassroots undertaking that demonstrates how The Straz continues to discover new and innovative ways to create and present art that is entertaining, accessible, empowering and inspiring.
Arts Legacy Remix is a grassroots undertaking that demonstrates how The Straz continues to discover new and innovative ways to create and present art that is entertaining, accessible, empowering and inspiring.