Deep Hole: One of the best spots in Florida to see alligators
If you want to see alligators, one of the best spots in the entire state is not far from Sarasota. But only a few people each day are allowed to make the trek.
If you want to see alligators, one of the best spots in the entire state is not far from Sarasota. But only a few people each day are allowed to make the trek.
TIA's new $1-billion SkyConnect facility promises convenience
It doesn’t look like the Tampa International Airport we knew a year ago. The airport debuted $1 billion worth of additions and upgrades Wednesday, and it seems TIA has remained ahead of its time throughout history.
It doesn’t look like the Tampa International Airport we knew a year ago. The airport debuted $1 billion worth of additions and upgrades Wednesday, and it seems TIA has remained ahead of its time throughout history.
Once-a-year-treat paczki return to Venice shelves
It's a big day of celebration all over the world: Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras.
It's a big day of celebration all over the world: Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras.
Make way for rays! 'Fever' spotted along Gandy Bridge
We've seen alligators in Florida using crosswalks. But how about a fever of rays using the boat channel? That's what SkyFOX spotted this morning: A large group of rays swimming through the channel under the Gandy Bridge.
We've seen alligators in Florida using crosswalks. But how about a fever of rays using the boat channel? That's what SkyFOX spotted this morning: A large group of rays swimming through the channel under the Gandy Bridge.
Busch Gardens welcomes new baby giraffe, Angel
Busch Gardens has welcomed another baby giraffe to its Serengeti home.
Busch Gardens has welcomed another baby giraffe to its Serengeti home.
Boats light up for Treasure Island's favorite parade
It's been a holiday tradition on the beach for more than 30 years.
It's been a holiday tradition on the beach for more than 30 years.
Cold weather brings manatees to Three Sisters Springs' warm waters
Manatees huddled together in warmer waters is a normal sight to see during the Florida cold.
Manatees huddled together in warmer waters is a normal sight to see during the Florida cold.
Florida Botanical Gardens is Pinellas' tropical oasis
Need a break from life's hustle and bustle? A tropical paradise in Pinellas County might be for you.
Need a break from life's hustle and bustle? A tropical paradise in Pinellas County might be for you.
Florida man wrangles gator using wet blanket, broom
A southwest Florida man took it upon himself to help what appeared to be a distressed alligator in his backyard.
A southwest Florida man took it upon himself to help what appeared to be a distressed alligator in his backyard.
Strawberry Festival promises grand views from new grandstand
The Florida Strawberry Festival is steeped in tradition, but they've unveiled a big new improvement that they say is aimed at making new memories. It's a 10,500-seat grandstand, especially engineered for good acoustics, and much closer to the stage than the old cement bleachers built in 1950.
The Florida Strawberry Festival is steeped in tradition, but they've unveiled a big new improvement that they say is aimed at making new memories. It's a 10,500-seat grandstand, especially engineered for good acoustics, and much closer to the stage than the old cement bleachers built in 1950.
Florida State Fair a family tradition for founders
The Florida State Fair opens Thursday and for Doyle Carlton III, the chairman of the fair board, it's a labor of love and a family tradition.
The Florida State Fair opens Thursday and for Doyle Carlton III, the chairman of the fair board, it's a labor of love and a family tradition.
Gasparilla's history showcased at Henry Plant Museum
When the Jose Gasparilla sails in, it will be the 114th time that Tampa celebrates what's become so familiar. But the Gasparilla parades and festivals have a surprising history, starting with horses.
When the Jose Gasparilla sails in, it will be the 114th time that Tampa celebrates what's become so familiar. But the Gasparilla parades and festivals have a surprising history, starting with horses.
Kumquat Festival pays homage to tiny fruit with funny name
The annual Kumquat Festival is being held in historic downtown Dade City this weekend.
The annual Kumquat Festival is being held in historic downtown Dade City this weekend.
Hundreds of Santas take on surfing
More than 800 surfing Santas hung-ten in Cocoa Beach. The event started out as George Trosset’s local family tradition, a few years ago.
More than 800 surfing Santas hung-ten in Cocoa Beach. The event started out as George Trosset’s local family tradition, a few years ago.
Pig races: A Florida State Fair tradition
If you just can't wait for the Daytona 500 this weekend, we found some races that just might hold you over.
If you just can't wait for the Daytona 500 this weekend, we found some races that just might hold you over.
Dozens of alligators gather at Myakka River State Park
Alligators are gathered near a sinkhole at lower Myakka Lake in Sarasota in a scene that has never been more Florida.
Alligators are gathered near a sinkhole at lower Myakka Lake in Sarasota in a scene that has never been more Florida.
Remember 'Fairyland?' The decades-old characters have reappeared
If you were a kid in Tampa 30 or 40 years ago, you remember Fairy Land.
If you were a kid in Tampa 30 or 40 years ago, you remember Fairy Land.
Behind the scenes of an Amazon warehouse
Amazon recently did the unthinkable. It invited us – what with our unblinking cameras and endless questions – for a peek inside its newest logistical lair.
Amazon recently did the unthinkable. It invited us – what with our unblinking cameras and endless questions – for a peek inside its newest logistical lair.
Behind the scenes: Where magic is really made at Disney World
Walt Disney wanted his resort to transport people from the grind of modern life. But behind every ounce of magic is dose of reality, and recently, Disney opened a few doors to give us a peek at its behind-the-scenes machine.
Walt Disney wanted his resort to transport people from the grind of modern life. But behind every ounce of magic is dose of reality, and recently, Disney opened a few doors to give us a peek at its behind-the-scenes machine.
Behind the scenes at Publix, operations at a relentless pace
And you thought your grocery list was long -- there's a sprawling, 27-acre Publix warehouse in Lakeland where the grocery ‘lists' are orders from hundreds of individual Publix stores.
And you thought your grocery list was long -- there's a sprawling, 27-acre Publix warehouse in Lakeland where the grocery ‘lists' are orders from hundreds of individual Publix stores.