Tampa’s newest pirate ship, The Lost Pearl, sets sail this weekend
The Lost Pearl, Tampa’s newest pirate ship makes its maiden voyage for public cruises this weekend in the waters of Tampa Bay.
The Lost Pearl, Tampa’s newest pirate ship makes its maiden voyage for public cruises this weekend in the waters of Tampa Bay.
Dream job: How master builders create those giant LEGO models
Massive, jaw-dropping displays of imagination and engineering are created daily at the Merlin Magic Making hub -- an otherwise nondescript building in Lake Wales, Florida.
Massive, jaw-dropping displays of imagination and engineering are created daily at the Merlin Magic Making hub -- an otherwise nondescript building in Lake Wales, Florida.
They admit they eat out a lot, and this sandwich shop is why
It’s a common debate: Make dinner at home or get it from a restaurant? For one local couple, there is no question. Jose Font and Richard English brought Chip Brewster to the Turnpike’s Rest Stop in Spring Hill, where you can build a sandwich so large that you’ll be eating it for two or three meals.
It’s a common debate: Make dinner at home or get it from a restaurant? For one local couple, there is no question. Jose Font and Richard English brought Chip Brewster to the Turnpike’s Rest Stop in Spring Hill, where you can build a sandwich so large that you’ll be eating it for two or three meals.
Aboard Tampa's newest pirate ship
Pirate cruises have plied the waters of Pinellas County for years. But now there?s a pirate ship cruising the Hillsborough River in Tampa, too. Chip climbed aboard the ?Lost Pearl?, which is owned and operated by Yacht StarShip and will debut this weekend.
Pirate cruises have plied the waters of Pinellas County for years. But now there?s a pirate ship cruising the Hillsborough River in Tampa, too. Chip climbed aboard the ?Lost Pearl?, which is owned and operated by Yacht StarShip and will debut this weekend.
2020 Florida State Fair returns for some deep-fried fun
The Florida State Fair kicks off Thursday at the fairgrounds in Hillsborough County,
The Florida State Fair kicks off Thursday at the fairgrounds in Hillsborough County,
Chilling out with 'Bright Ice' ice cream
Looking for a different sweet to give to your sweetie this Valentine?s Day? Chip checked out a brand new local ice cream shop in St. Pete where they fold the flavor into the ice cream.
Looking for a different sweet to give to your sweetie this Valentine?s Day? Chip checked out a brand new local ice cream shop in St. Pete where they fold the flavor into the ice cream.
Instead of flowers, send a gourmet meal for that special occasion
There is a small business in St. Pete that hopes you will send someone a gourmet meal, instead of flowers. In fact, that’s the name of the business: Instead of Flowers.
There is a small business in St. Pete that hopes you will send someone a gourmet meal, instead of flowers. In fact, that’s the name of the business: Instead of Flowers.
Engines revving at East Bay Raceway
Riverview residents may hear a steady rumble in the evening for the next few days. That?s because Lucas Oil has brought a race series to East Bay Raceway, which is where Chip Brewster hit the dirt on Monday.
Riverview residents may hear a steady rumble in the evening for the next few days. That?s because Lucas Oil has brought a race series to East Bay Raceway, which is where Chip Brewster hit the dirt on Monday.
Courtney Campbell Trail provides scenic views for bikers, runners, and sightseers
The SkyFOX Drone goes high above the Courtney Campbell Trail to see why people enjoy exercising and sightseeing along the causeway.
The SkyFOX Drone goes high above the Courtney Campbell Trail to see why people enjoy exercising and sightseeing along the causeway.
Inside the Girl Scout cookie warehouse
Girl Scout cookie fans have been counting down the days to when they can get their hands on Thin Mints, Samoas, and other favorites. Although the cookie-selling season hasn't started yet, it?s never too early for scouts to start practicing their sales techniques.
Girl Scout cookie fans have been counting down the days to when they can get their hands on Thin Mints, Samoas, and other favorites. Although the cookie-selling season hasn't started yet, it?s never too early for scouts to start practicing their sales techniques.
Monster Jam roars back into Tampa
Monster Jam is back with an ultimate matchup featuring 14 different drivers.
Monster Jam is back with an ultimate matchup featuring 14 different drivers.
Only in Florida: Animals catch football fever ahead of Super Bowl
Wild cats and river otters pick their big game winners while hunters kill as many invasive pythons as possible - all for this weekend's Super Bowl game in Miami.
Wild cats and river otters pick their big game winners while hunters kill as many invasive pythons as possible - all for this weekend's Super Bowl game in Miami.
St. Pete high school students form choir, perform in campus bathroom
A group of talented boys at a St. Petersburg high school banded together to create their own choir. Their performance venue? Inside the boy's bathroom.
A group of talented boys at a St. Petersburg high school banded together to create their own choir. Their performance venue? Inside the boy's bathroom.
Let the music play
The Gasparilla Music Festival is about a month away, but you can help train its future performers now. ?Recycled Tunes? helps make sure all kids who want an instrument can have access to one.
The Gasparilla Music Festival is about a month away, but you can help train its future performers now. ?Recycled Tunes? helps make sure all kids who want an instrument can have access to one.
Ahoy Matey: Pirates invade Tampa during annual Gasparilla celebration
Pirates invaded Tampa Bay Saturday for the 2020 Gasparilla Pirate Festival as thousands of people lined both sides of Bayshore Boulevard to catch some of the precious beaded treasure.
Pirates invaded Tampa Bay Saturday for the 2020 Gasparilla Pirate Festival as thousands of people lined both sides of Bayshore Boulevard to catch some of the precious beaded treasure.
Cuddly manatees, icy iguanas are signs of cold snap
But these phenomena are just a few of the things nature has in store for us, Only in Florida.
But these phenomena are just a few of the things nature has in store for us, Only in Florida.
What to do with all those beads
It's time to get your Gasparilla on, and that means beads, beads and more beads. But what can you do with them after the party? Sorboni Banerjee stopped by Yellow Bird Studio to learn some fun ways to turn the beads into arts and crafts.
It's time to get your Gasparilla on, and that means beads, beads and more beads. But what can you do with them after the party? Sorboni Banerjee stopped by Yellow Bird Studio to learn some fun ways to turn the beads into arts and crafts.
Gasparilla 2020: What you need to know
Hundreds of thousands of pirates are expected to join the Gasparilla invasion of Tampa on Saturday.
Hundreds of thousands of pirates are expected to join the Gasparilla invasion of Tampa on Saturday.
The ship at the center of it all: A history of the Jose Gasparilla II
Docked in downtown Tampa, the Jose Gasparilla II is one of the most iconic parts of Gasparilla and a year-round reminder of Tampa’s biggest party and quirkiest tradition.
Docked in downtown Tampa, the Jose Gasparilla II is one of the most iconic parts of Gasparilla and a year-round reminder of Tampa’s biggest party and quirkiest tradition.
Thank you for being a (puppet) friend
The Golden Girls are back -- as puppets. "That Golden Girls Show: A Puppet Parody" is playing at the Straz Center this Sunday. Actors Ashley Brooke, who plays Sophia, and Erin Ulman, who plays Blanche, explained what fans of the show can expect from the puppet version.
The Golden Girls are back -- as puppets. "That Golden Girls Show: A Puppet Parody" is playing at the Straz Center this Sunday. Actors Ashley Brooke, who plays Sophia, and Erin Ulman, who plays Blanche, explained what fans of the show can expect from the puppet version.