Tampa boy had nightmare in middle of the night, but wasn't scared when real gator arrived at home
A Tampa mom was already wide-awake Sunday morning after her son woke up from a nightmare. Then, they heard scratching noises at the front door, but her son didn't seem to be frightened by the surprise visitor.
A Tampa mom was already wide-awake Sunday morning after her son woke up from a nightmare. Then, they heard scratching noises at the front door, but her son didn't seem to be frightened by the surprise visitor.
‘Destination unknown’: Tampa family refurbishes school bus, sets out to see America
Eric Hildebrand and Ingrid Poole wanted to travel abroad with their three children, but when the pandemic brought those plans to a halt, they turned a retired school bus into a home on wheels and set out for the adventure of a lifetime.
Eric Hildebrand and Ingrid Poole wanted to travel abroad with their three children, but when the pandemic brought those plans to a halt, they turned a retired school bus into a home on wheels and set out for the adventure of a lifetime.
Watergoats help Byrne Ocean Conservation clean St. Pete waterways
Water goats are used around Tampa Bay to collect trash and keep waterways clean, and in St. Petersburg, a non-profit says they're working.
Water goats are used around Tampa Bay to collect trash and keep waterways clean, and in St. Petersburg, a non-profit says they're working.
From sours to stouts, this St. Pete Beach brewery has a brew for everyone
Mastry’s Brewing is the first craft brewery and tasting room on St. Pete Beach. Its owner says it offers something for everyone.
Mastry’s Brewing is the first craft brewery and tasting room on St. Pete Beach. Its owner says it offers something for everyone.
Work, play, live: Westshore Marina District taking shape in South Tampa
In the next five years, locals and visitors will see the Westshore Marina District take shape as the next destination in Tampa Bay to work, play and live. A local wine bar, renters and retail businesses have already moved in.
In the next five years, locals and visitors will see the Westshore Marina District take shape as the next destination in Tampa Bay to work, play and live. A local wine bar, renters and retail businesses have already moved in.
Paranormal hunters beware: Police warn Sebring's abandoned Kenilworth Lodge is off-limits to the living
Ghost hunters have traveled far and wide to search the grounds of the Kenilworth Lodge in Highlands County, but police warn: the still-living are no longer welcome.
Ghost hunters have traveled far and wide to search the grounds of the Kenilworth Lodge in Highlands County, but police warn: the still-living are no longer welcome.
Photographer recreates iconic Burgert Brothers pictures of early 1900s Tampa
Then and now: An historic collection of photos has been recreated by Tampa photographer Chip Weiner, and some of the changes are stunning.
Then and now: An historic collection of photos has been recreated by Tampa photographer Chip Weiner, and some of the changes are stunning.
Enchant Christmas returning to St. Petersburg this winter
Enchant Christmas is bringing back the custom-designed light maze experiences and Christmas market that visitors enjoyed during the event's inaugural appearance at Tropicana Field in 2019.
Enchant Christmas is bringing back the custom-designed light maze experiences and Christmas market that visitors enjoyed during the event's inaugural appearance at Tropicana Field in 2019.
Summer Circus Spectacular at Sarasota's Asolo Theater is fun for the entire family
The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling have come together to create the Summer Circus Spectacular at the historic Asolo Theater in Sarasota.
The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling have come together to create the Summer Circus Spectacular at the historic Asolo Theater in Sarasota.
Celebrating 50 years at Alessi's Bakery
Caroline celebrates 50 years serving customers at Alessi's Bakery in Tampa, ahead of the bakery's 109th anniversary.
Caroline celebrates 50 years serving customers at Alessi's Bakery in Tampa, ahead of the bakery's 109th anniversary.
Tampa cultural arts center helps youth learn creative skills through free programs
Prodigy Cultural Arts is an after school program through the University Area CDC.
Prodigy Cultural Arts is an after school program through the University Area CDC.
Train for an Olympic event at Vertical Ventures in St. Petersburg
Vertical Ventures in St. Petersburg is an indoor rock-climbing gym for all 3 and older.
Vertical Ventures in St. Petersburg is an indoor rock-climbing gym for all 3 and older.
ZooTampa is having a major baby boom
ZooTampa’s maternity ward is filling up. Guests can meet these new babies when they visit the zoo.
ZooTampa’s maternity ward is filling up. Guests can meet these new babies when they visit the zoo.
Meet the babies of ZooTampa
ZooTampa?s maternity ward is filling up and guests can meet all of the new babies when they visit the zoo.
ZooTampa?s maternity ward is filling up and guests can meet all of the new babies when they visit the zoo.
Veteran Lakeland officer beats brain cancer three times
Sergeant Chad Mumbauer has served his community as a member of the Lakeland Police Department for 20 years. The first responder has beat cancer three times.
Sergeant Chad Mumbauer has served his community as a member of the Lakeland Police Department for 20 years. The first responder has beat cancer three times.
Stories you'll find only in Florida - July 30
FOX 13's Chris Cato brings together the week's best stories that you'll only find in Florida. This week, we explore watery worlds with an explorer who unexpectedly came ashore, mermaids, a daddy seahorse and his babies, dolphins, and an unfortunate interaction with an alligator.
FOX 13's Chris Cato brings together the week's best stories that you'll only find in Florida. This week, we explore watery worlds with an explorer who unexpectedly came ashore, mermaids, a daddy seahorse and his babies, dolphins, and an unfortunate interaction with an alligator.
'Onward and upward': Camp for military children continues after death of Bucs player, Vincent Jackson
The charity of a former Tampa Bay Buccaneer, who died early this year, dedicated a day for children of military families to simply have fun.
The charity of a former Tampa Bay Buccaneer, who died early this year, dedicated a day for children of military families to simply have fun.
After four decades, Kojak's House of Ribs will close in South Tampa
Since 1978, Kojak's House of Ribs has been serving up some of Tampa's most famous ribs -- and homemade sangria. This weekend, they will be shutting their doors to make way for a new apartment complex.
Since 1978, Kojak's House of Ribs has been serving up some of Tampa's most famous ribs -- and homemade sangria. This weekend, they will be shutting their doors to make way for a new apartment complex.
Clearwater's Bobby Finke wins gold in 800 meters
Bobby Finke, who is from Clearwater, has captured gold in the debut of the men’s 800-meter swimming freestyle event at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
Bobby Finke, who is from Clearwater, has captured gold in the debut of the men’s 800-meter swimming freestyle event at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
‘1 Million Cups Tampa’ caffeinating local entrepreneurs with weekly forum to help startups grow
1 Million Cups Tampa hosts a weekly free forum every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, in conjunction with other similar groups across the country.
1 Million Cups Tampa hosts a weekly free forum every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, in conjunction with other similar groups across the country.