National Whale Shark Day: Largest fish on planet visits Gulf every year
National Whale Shark Day falls on Tuesday, August 30 ? a day to celebrate and educate the world about the gentle giants and understand the conservation efforts surrounding them. Here is a compilation of videos showing sightings of the massive fish off Florida's west coast from years past.
National Whale Shark Day falls on Tuesday, August 30 ? a day to celebrate and educate the world about the gentle giants and understand the conservation efforts surrounding them. Here is a compilation of videos showing sightings of the massive fish off Florida's west coast from years past.
‘From Earth to the Moon’: Tampa was site of fictional moon shot nearly 160 years ago
While NASA’s Artemis program moves toward sending people back to the moon, a fictional moon shot featuring Tampa is worth remembering.
While NASA’s Artemis program moves toward sending people back to the moon, a fictional moon shot featuring Tampa is worth remembering.
Bee Downtown brings corporate hive program to Tampa
Charley spent the morning with the team behind Bee Downtown.
Charley spent the morning with the team behind Bee Downtown.
Bradenton teen finds sweet success by turning pandemic hobby into booming business
A 17-year-old baker was recently named the best in Bradenton.
A 17-year-old baker was recently named the best in Bradenton.
Help clear shelter at SPCA Tampa Bay this weekend
Charley Belcher visited SPCA Tampa Bay in Largo.
Charley Belcher visited SPCA Tampa Bay in Largo.
Florida author reveals inspiration behind thrilling spy novel 'The Librarian Spy'
A Florida author has turned the intrigue of clandestine operations during WWII into a thrilling novel about a librarian-turned-spy, gathering information to help the resistance.
A Florida author has turned the intrigue of clandestine operations during WWII into a thrilling novel about a librarian-turned-spy, gathering information to help the resistance.
Artist Gio Swaby's work on display at Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg
Charley Belcher visited Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg.
Charley Belcher visited Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg.
Great Rides: 2012 Dodge Challenger and 2019 Wrangler
Gary and Carol are the third owners of their 2012 Dodge Challenger. Her nickname is 'Silver Bullet.' As for Sean, he takes his 2019 Wrangler out mudding and on the Florida beaches.
Gary and Carol are the third owners of their 2012 Dodge Challenger. Her nickname is 'Silver Bullet.' As for Sean, he takes his 2019 Wrangler out mudding and on the Florida beaches.
Great Rides: 2002 Custom Harley-Davidson Softail and 1978 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Turner bought his 2002 Custom Harley-Davidson Softail back in 2015 and restored it. Bill said he found his 1978 Cadillac Coupe DeVille in a police impound lot.
Turner bought his 2002 Custom Harley-Davidson Softail back in 2015 and restored it. Bill said he found his 1978 Cadillac Coupe DeVille in a police impound lot.
Thin Energy Hydration manufactured locally
Charley Belcher visited the team behind Thin Energy Hydration.
Charley Belcher visited the team behind Thin Energy Hydration.
Spectra Chrome in Clearwater makes items shine
Hundreds of shiny, chrome items populate a Clearwater warehouse. It's the home of Spectra Chrome.
Hundreds of shiny, chrome items populate a Clearwater warehouse. It's the home of Spectra Chrome.
Tampa Bay influencer uses platform to help children in need
Christian Vorderbrueggen is making a big impact on the world of social media. She's an influencer with more than 280,000 followers who shares outfits, home decor, motherhood, and anything that happens to come into her life.
Christian Vorderbrueggen is making a big impact on the world of social media. She's an influencer with more than 280,000 followers who shares outfits, home decor, motherhood, and anything that happens to come into her life.
Grab a flight of ice cream at Chill Bros. Scoop Shop
Charley Belcher visited Chill Bros. Scoop Shop's Epicurean location.
Charley Belcher visited Chill Bros. Scoop Shop's Epicurean location.
Free admission at Vertical Ventures for Global Climbing Day
Walter Allen, filling in for Charley Belcher, visited Vertical Ventures in St Pete.
Walter Allen, filling in for Charley Belcher, visited Vertical Ventures in St Pete.
Pinellas County non-profit makes over homes for people in need
With many families struggling to make ends meet, a Pinellas County non-profit has stepped in to do something no one else is doing - turning houses into homes.
With many families struggling to make ends meet, a Pinellas County non-profit has stepped in to do something no one else is doing - turning houses into homes.
St. Pete author combines passion for art, sea animals in children's book series
Okalani the octopus is a colorful learning series of books with original artwork which was created by Shelly Augsbury. The idea for the book series came to Augsbury one day during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic while out painting her fence.
Okalani the octopus is a colorful learning series of books with original artwork which was created by Shelly Augsbury. The idea for the book series came to Augsbury one day during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic while out painting her fence.
State-of-the-art technology to improve your swing at The Hitting Academy
Walter Allen, filling in for Charley Belcher, visited The Hitting Academy in Clearwater.
Walter Allen, filling in for Charley Belcher, visited The Hitting Academy in Clearwater.
Mercy shown to drunk driver following fatal car crash inspires teen addict to get sober, help others
A Bay Area man who turned his life around after killing someone while driving drunk as a teenager turned his life around and is helping those struggling with addiction.
A Bay Area man who turned his life around after killing someone while driving drunk as a teenager turned his life around and is helping those struggling with addiction.
Thrifting for a cause on National Thrift Store Day
Walter Allen, filling in for Charley Belcher, visited Life's Treasures in Brandon for National Thrift Store Day.
Walter Allen, filling in for Charley Belcher, visited Life's Treasures in Brandon for National Thrift Store Day.
Great Rides -- with a graveyard twist
This ice cream man serves frozen treats right out of a hearse. It's called the Frozen Stiff Ice Cream Hearse. Even the freezer is the shape of a casket.
This ice cream man serves frozen treats right out of a hearse. It's called the Frozen Stiff Ice Cream Hearse. Even the freezer is the shape of a casket.



















