Clearwater company creates situational awareness lightning detector

Talos is a situational awareness lightning detector manufactured by Precision Measurement Technologies, a company headquartered in Clearwater. 

Fresh water of King's Landing gives refreshing adventure for kayakers of all experience levels

There is nothing more majestic than the crystal clear water of Rock Springs Run in the middle of Florida. The calm quiet approach to the river is a little deceiving, but the ride back is like a lazy river.

King's Landing, a hidden tropical paradise in the heart of Florida
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Every once in a while, you just need to get away. When it comes to King's Landing, all you need to do is get in your car and head up on I-4. It's a hidden spring where the water is just as healing as the scenery.

Bradenton foster mom adopts four siblings, giving them loving home

The Bradenton foster mom adopted four siblings. She's been working with children since she was 13 years old and spent 20 years as a teacher.

New book highlights Tampa woman's journey designing Jackie Kennedy's wedding gown

Designer Ann Lowe is a longtime Tampa-area resident and is now the subject of a book by Piper Huguley called “By Her Own Design,” a fiction novel based on the real woman who designed Jackie O's wedding gown.

5-time cancer survivor writes book on self-advocacy

September is national awareness month for blood cancers, thyroid cancer and prostate cancer. A Tampa Bay area man who has had all three has written a book to help other fighters and survivors.

Motor vehicle stunt show rolls into Ellenton Premium Outlets
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Walter Allen, filling in for Charley Belcher, visited Ellenton Premium Outlets for Cirque Italia presents Nitro Extreme.

From 1998: Tampa Bay Devil Rays first home-opener
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On March 31, 1998, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays finally held the team's first home-opener to a packed stadium -- eight years after Tropicana Field officially opened. The team played against the Detroit Tigers and lost 11-6.

Historic Hacienda Hotel opens its doors to the public again following major renovations

One of Tampa Bay's grand, pink hotels is set to reopen this week. No, not the Don Cesar or The Vinoy. It's The Hacienda in New Port Richey – a lesser-known hot spot for the rich and famous in the early 20th century.

From 1990: Florida Suncoast Dome opens ? finally
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It was years in the making, but the Florida Suncoast Dome held its grand opening on March 3, 1990, with performances and thousands in attendance. FOX 13?s Kelly Craig was the host and Kenny Rogers was headlining the event. The city had yet to be awarded an MLB team.

Explore Egmont Key as part of four-hour boat tour

It’s easy to see Egmont Key from the shorelines of Fort DeSoto Park in Pinellas County or Bean Point Beach in Manatee County, but getting there just got easier. 

Bay Area program gives families a head start on saving for college

Saving for college can be a daunting task, especially with the cost of food and housing going up, but a Bay Area head start program is helping families stash cash away for higher education. 

Great Rides: Waterset Cars & Coffee
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The folks from Waterset Cars and Coffee brought their rides to the FOX 13 News studio for a mini car show with Mariah Harrison.

Lane's Lemonade offers delicious relief in Florida heat

The calendar may say September, but Tampa Bay is still feeling the heat of summer. A Dunedin business is offering some delicious relief from the heat.