Monkey Island of Homosassa, a Florida tale
Back in the 1960s, a Citrus County developer tried to fix two problems and ended up creating Florida's own Alcatraz. Monkey Island remains a fixture for the state's Nature Coast, beloved by locals and an attraction for visitors.
Back in the 1960s, a Citrus County developer tried to fix two problems and ended up creating Florida's own Alcatraz. Monkey Island remains a fixture for the state's Nature Coast, beloved by locals and an attraction for visitors.
Meet the primate residents of Florida's Monkey Island: Ralph, Emily, and Ebony
Ralph, Emily and Ebony. They are the energetic primates living on Florida's own version of Alcatraz, Monkey Island. They love to swing by their tails, enjoy the scenic views of Homosassa River and eat. Their favorite meal? Sweet potato.
Ralph, Emily and Ebony. They are the energetic primates living on Florida's own version of Alcatraz, Monkey Island. They love to swing by their tails, enjoy the scenic views of Homosassa River and eat. Their favorite meal? Sweet potato.
Great Rides: 2006 PT Cruiser and Maserati
'Eragon' is the name given to this 2006 PT Cruiser convertible by its owner, Niaya in Wimauma. He even added a dragon on the side. Chris' Maserati is designed by Pininfarina. He says he flew to Virginia to pick it up.
'Eragon' is the name given to this 2006 PT Cruiser convertible by its owner, Niaya in Wimauma. He even added a dragon on the side. Chris' Maserati is designed by Pininfarina. He says he flew to Virginia to pick it up.
Pinellas Trail transforming into showcase of local mural artists
Parts of the Pinellas Trail are getting a much-needed facelift, thanks to a county program. The quest to beautify the trail is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Parts of the Pinellas Trail are getting a much-needed facelift, thanks to a county program. The quest to beautify the trail is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Murals transform Pinellas Trail into art showcase
Parts of the Pinellas Trail are getting a much-needed facelift, thanks to a county program. The quest to beautify the trail is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Parts of the Pinellas Trail are getting a much-needed facelift, thanks to a county program. The quest to beautify the trail is what's right with Tampa Bay.
St. Petersburg stained glass artist combines love for pets with passion for art
Jodi Chemes’s workshop showcases two of her biggest passions: pets and stained glass.
Jodi Chemes’s workshop showcases two of her biggest passions: pets and stained glass.
Made in Tampa Bay: Glass of Life stained glass art
Jodi Chemes?s workshop showcases two of her biggest passions: pets and stained glass.
Jodi Chemes?s workshop showcases two of her biggest passions: pets and stained glass.
Telling the story of Polk County's pioneers at Polk County History Center
Charley Belcher visited the Polk County History Center in the old Polk County Courthouse in downtown Bartow.
Charley Belcher visited the Polk County History Center in the old Polk County Courthouse in downtown Bartow.
Volunteers needed for Meals on Wheels 4 Kids holiday programs
For families that are struggling to put food on the table and are homebound, help is on the way this holiday season. Two Bay Area organizations have come together to provide and deliver food to these hard-to-reach families.
For families that are struggling to put food on the table and are homebound, help is on the way this holiday season. Two Bay Area organizations have come together to provide and deliver food to these hard-to-reach families.
Bay Area groups need volunteers for holidays
For families that are struggling to put food on the table and are homebound, help is on the way this holiday season. Two Bay Area organizations have come together to provide and deliver food to these hard-to-reach families.
For families that are struggling to put food on the table and are homebound, help is on the way this holiday season. Two Bay Area organizations have come together to provide and deliver food to these hard-to-reach families.
Drone Zone: Monkey Island on the Homosassa River
Ralph, Emily and Ebony. They are the energetic primates living on Florida's own version of Alcatraz, Monkey Island. They love to swing by their tails, enjoy the scenic views of Homosassa River and eat. Their favorite meal? Sweet potato.
Ralph, Emily and Ebony. They are the energetic primates living on Florida's own version of Alcatraz, Monkey Island. They love to swing by their tails, enjoy the scenic views of Homosassa River and eat. Their favorite meal? Sweet potato.
Winter Haven boat tour gives front-row view of nature
The Living Water Boat Tours offer pontoon boat tours of the chain of lakes of Winter Haven. Guides help you explore the history and experience the beauty of the famous former home of Cypress Gardens. You?ll have a chance to see all sorts of wildlife. They offer sunset cruises, and you can watch the Legoland fireworks or catch the ski show. They also offer day tours.
The Living Water Boat Tours offer pontoon boat tours of the chain of lakes of Winter Haven. Guides help you explore the history and experience the beauty of the famous former home of Cypress Gardens. You?ll have a chance to see all sorts of wildlife. They offer sunset cruises, and you can watch the Legoland fireworks or catch the ski show. They also offer day tours.
Manatee Awareness Month highlights need to protect as population faces alarming number of deaths in 2021
This year's Manatee Awareness Month arrives as the state grapples with an alarming rate of manatee deaths in 2021. A bipartisan bill would reclassify the beloved sea cows as an endangered species.
This year's Manatee Awareness Month arrives as the state grapples with an alarming rate of manatee deaths in 2021. A bipartisan bill would reclassify the beloved sea cows as an endangered species.
Closed for over a year, Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach finally reopens
With cooler days ahead in Florida, those who are manatee fans can once again get a closer look at the beloved sea cows. Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center is finally reopening.
With cooler days ahead in Florida, those who are manatee fans can once again get a closer look at the beloved sea cows. Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center is finally reopening.
The Cuban Club is one of the oldest Ybor buildings – and one of the most haunted in the U.S.
It’s the heart and soul of Ybor City, but its history is not for the faint of heart.
It’s the heart and soul of Ybor City, but its history is not for the faint of heart.
Hernando County’s 'resident Guy Fieri’ shines spotlight on area restaurants
When real estate agent Ross Hardy visits a restaurant, it's not to put it on the market. Instead, he is there to highlight it through an effort called ‘Hungry in Hernando’.
When real estate agent Ross Hardy visits a restaurant, it's not to put it on the market. Instead, he is there to highlight it through an effort called ‘Hungry in Hernando’.
Hernando restaurants get boost from 'resident Guy Fieri'
He's what's right with Tampa Bay
He's what's right with Tampa Bay
How ‘Pig Jig’ started: High school classmates hosted backyard BBQ to help friend with kidney disease
'Pig Jig' started with about a 100 people in someone's backyard -- all to help a fellow high school classmate.
'Pig Jig' started with about a 100 people in someone's backyard -- all to help a fellow high school classmate.
History comes alive at Tampa Bay History Center
Charley Belcher visited the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa.
Charley Belcher visited the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa.
The history of the annual Tampa Pig Jig
The Pig Jig is a yearly staple that has humble beginnings. The annual BBQ bash started with high school classmates who wanted to help a friend.
The Pig Jig is a yearly staple that has humble beginnings. The annual BBQ bash started with high school classmates who wanted to help a friend.