Get a waterside view of Florida's alligators
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It's one of the most uniquely Florida experiences around: Canoe and kayak tours on the Hillsborough River give you the chance to see everything from alligators to birds, just a few minutes from downtown Tampa.

Venice is 'Shark Tooth Capital of the World'

Every year hundreds of thousands of treasure hunters flock to the beaches around the city of Venice in Sarasota County. But it’s not gold they seek; it’s fossilized sharks’ teeth.

Airboat tours offer unique way to see Florida's natural beauty

"You get to some wildlife that you would never see with another boat because you are going to areas you could never get to with another boat," explained one Crystal River airboat route operator.

Untouched areas of Florida only accessible by airboat
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Airboats have amazing control, taking turns like a speeding race car, yet stopping and spinning on a dime.

How to see a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral

The privatization of space exploration is giving Floridians ample opportunity to see rocket launches with their own eyes. The Space Coast has already seen 20 launches in 2021 with 15 more scheduled before the end of the year.

How to see a rocket launch in Cape Canaveral
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The privatization of space exploration is giving Floridians ample opportunity to see rocket launches with their own eyes. The Space Coast has already seen 20 launches in 2021 with 15 more scheduled before the end of the year.

St. Petersburg Museum of History focuses on past while preparing for future

The St. Petersburg Museum of History is where you can learn about the city's past, but museum officials are looking into the future as they begin expansion plans.

Venice - The shark tooth capital of the world
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Go on a natural treasure hunt on the beaches of Venice where shark teeth are easier to find than you might think. It's important for people to know that just because there are lots of shark teeth on the beach around Venice, it doesn't mean there are tons of sharks in the waters there. The fossilized teeth you can find have been accumulating for millions of years.

Bond between rescued pups lifts spirits across St. Petersburg and online

A pair of rescued pooches in St. Petersburg are fast becoming internet stars after their owners started sharing photos online of their daily walks. 

Former pitcher's Winter Haven company transforms baseball bats into drinking mugs

From Winter Haven, this former pitcher took a swing at starting his own company, Dugout Mugs, using baseball bats to create drinking mugs. Fans can order personalized mugs with their favorite MLB team's logo.

You can see mermaids at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium this summer

Mermaids have made their way to Tampa Bay. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is offering a magical new experience for visitors for the next three weeks.

Friends deliver meals and hope to the community
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78-year-old Celia Ferman and 87-year-old Ellen Stichter have volunteered with Meal on Wheels for almost four decades.

Miss Florida competition is no longer a beauty pageant

There has been an evolution away from the superficial; the emphasis is now on the cerebral. Many of the women have college or advanced degrees.

Tour this Plant City winery to see how blueberry wine is made

Keel and Curley Farms has created a Florida winery experience in Plant City. They started growing blueberries in the '90s. In the 2000s, they started making blueberry wine.

Raw: Paul Teutul Sr. gives a tour of the new OCC Roadhouse
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From the Fallen Heroes bike to the Sept. 11th wall, the 'American Chopper' star explains why he selected each bike for his new Clearwater museum and restaurant, and what else fans of the show can find.

After denying initial request, FDOT allows Sunshine Skyway Bridge to light up for Pride

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is shining in rainbow colors for Pride Month. Just two weeks ago, state officials rejected requests for the color scheme, claiming it wasn't technically possible.