Nicholas Sparks at Don Cesar with new book set in St. Pete Beach

The man behind many people's favorite love stories, including "The Notebook," spoke with FOX 13's Linda Hurtado about his latest book "Dreamland," which is partially set in St. Pete Beach.

Celebrating the City of Tampa's trade workers
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Charley Belcher spent the morning at David M Barksdale Active Older Adult Center to shine a light on the trade workers who keep the city facilities running.

Explore Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park by foot or water

With just under 600 acres of preserved land for recreational use in Hillsborough County, the Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park is a nature-lovers paradise. 

Registration underway for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer October events

FOX 13 is again teaming up with the American Cancer Society for its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks to raise money and awareness for the disease. 

This weekend: Authors showcase Black stories through historical fiction writing

A woman and her aunt share a bloodline, but not much else until their stories collide in a new novel by Denny S. Bryce, "In the Face of the Sun."

Great Rides: 1980 Camaro and Winter Haven couple's love for Jeeps
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Steve in Sarasota his 1980 z28 Hugger Camaro is one of 38 that still exists. Meanwhile, Craig and Nicole in Winter Haven love attending Jeep events across the southeast with his 2017 Hypergreen Rubicon J-K-U Wrangler and her 2021 Granite Crystal Rubicon Gladiator.

Great Rides: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle and 2007 Humvee
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Nick said he bought his 1967 Volkswagen Beetle in 2019. It was his first car. Marc and Crysten showed off their 2007 Army Special Forces Humvee - Rod Hall edition.

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.