After some upgrades, Apollo Beach Nature Preserve reopens to the public

For those searching for another way to get out and get some fresh air, there is one more location to choose from in Hillsborough County.

Bubble waffles with secret flavors are on the menu at 'Awful Waffle'

Awful Waffle is a new dessert specialty waffle shop located in the Noho Junction Food Hall on Cass Street in west Tampa. 

Believe it or not, local photographer's pic gets Ripley's attention

You may remember the photo from when it went viral in 2018. Doc Jon snapped it while visiting John's Pass in Madeira Beach.

After three years Tampa photographer captures stunning sunset under Clearwater Pier

Tampa photographer Jean-Claude Ardila has been trying to take a photograph of the sun setting perfectly between the pillars of the Clearwater pier for the past three years.

Crystal River clam stand is her once-a-month treat

Debbie Mills lives on a fixed income and limits how she spends her money.  However, she saves specifically for her monthly treat – clams at Dan’s Clam Stand.  

Scream-A-Geddon among spooky -- but modified -- events still happening in Tampa Bay

When night falls this Halloween season, it may look a little different because of the pandemic, but there will still be some spooky, socially-distant friendly events to take part in.

Iceless hockey is slick new attraction
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If you have a future hockey pro in your home, then you know ice time is key to their success. Chip Brewster headed to Gibsonton to try out a new training ground where you get that ice time without the ice: Thunderstruck Ice.

Explore 245 acres of nature in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is known to be a bustling city, but in the middle of it all is a 245-acre protected area filled with nature.

Beach renourishment project stirs rare shells onto Lido Beach

In the water and on land, people on Lido Beach are spending a lot of time looking down. A renourishment project has uncovered mounds of shells and pushed them onshore, stretching more than a mile long.

Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch motivates veterans to stay active

For service members who return home, there is a place in Pinellas Park that was built to inspire veterans -- of all conflicts -- to get out and active.

Madeira Beach wildlife rescue gives visitors a chance to get up close to alligators, exotic animals

If you like exotic pets and have ever wanted to pucker up with an alligator, then Madeira Beach has the place for you. It's called the Alligator Attraction Wildlife Learning Center, and they have so much more than just alligators. 

Only in Florida: Albino alligators, alligator tortoises, and mischievous manatees
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It's been 161 days since FOX 13's Chris Cato said his favorite introduction, but we decided it was time to bring it back. Here's this week's edition of Only in Florida.

Boy with cerebral palsy runs 5K
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An 11-year-old in St. Pete dreams of one day walking on his own, without the help of a walker. So, to try to and meet that goal he decided to run.

Tampa's cricket league you never knew about
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It?s one of the most popular sports in the world and gaining popularity in the U.S. Tampa even has its own cricket league with dozens of teams.

Loco for tacos in Brandon
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It may not be ?Taco Tuesday,? but Chip Brewster has Mexican fare on the mind. He got a tip on what might be the best taco in Brandon and had to check out Chicken and Taco Loco.

Inside Brant's Books
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If you enjoy a good book then you likely know the pleasure of losing yourself amongst the shelves of a used bookstore. Chip Brewster headed to Brant's Books in Sarasota to find out what makes used bookstores a must-visit.

On the Ringling estate, you'll find 66 acres of gardens

While The Ringling has excellent exhibits, just outside of it, you can find the beautiful Bayfront Gardens.