Explore the Historic Hillsborough River in Thonotosassa
Just minutes from downtown Tampa, Hillsborough River State Park offers a refuge from city life with seven miles of nature trails and wonderful wildlife viewing. The Thonotosassa park is a breathtaking oasis of natural historical significance. Visitors can stroll along river rapids, enjoy camping, explore historic structures, share a picnic, or view scenic landscapes.
Just minutes from downtown Tampa, Hillsborough River State Park offers a refuge from city life with seven miles of nature trails and wonderful wildlife viewing. The Thonotosassa park is a breathtaking oasis of natural historical significance. Visitors can stroll along river rapids, enjoy camping, explore historic structures, share a picnic, or view scenic landscapes.
Christmas tree decorating early for a good cause
Charley Belcher visited the Egypt Shrine Center in Tampa ahead of their Feztival if Trees.
Charley Belcher visited the Egypt Shrine Center in Tampa ahead of their Feztival if Trees.
Florida Strawberry Festival reveals 2022 musical lineup
The Florida Strawberry Festival released its entertainment lineup for the 2022 event, featuring everyone from Boyz II Men to The Oak Ridge Boys to Sammy Hagar.
The Florida Strawberry Festival released its entertainment lineup for the 2022 event, featuring everyone from Boyz II Men to The Oak Ridge Boys to Sammy Hagar.
Winter the dolphin dies, leaving legacy of perseverance and inspiration
Winter the dolphin has passed away at the age of 16, after years of inspiring others who have prosthetic limbs like her. Clearwater Marine Aquarium officials say she'd been battling a gastrointestinal infection.
Winter the dolphin has passed away at the age of 16, after years of inspiring others who have prosthetic limbs like her. Clearwater Marine Aquarium officials say she'd been battling a gastrointestinal infection.
Rich history of Sarasota Opera House just as fascinating as the artists who take its stage
Artists have been entertaining audiences at the Sarasota Opera House for more than 60 years, but the building also has an intriguing history.
Artists have been entertaining audiences at the Sarasota Opera House for more than 60 years, but the building also has an intriguing history.
Fascinating history of the Sarasota Opera House
Artists have been entertaining audiences at the Sarasota Opera House for more than 60 years, but the building also has an intriguing history.
Artists have been entertaining audiences at the Sarasota Opera House for more than 60 years, but the building also has an intriguing history.
Treasure Island captain enjoys sharing the 'magic’ of sailing
Captain Richie Mahoney with Suncoast Sailing in Treasure Island believes sailing is the most magical journey anyone can take on the water.
Captain Richie Mahoney with Suncoast Sailing in Treasure Island believes sailing is the most magical journey anyone can take on the water.
Sailboat captain's passion is a full-time job
Captain Richie Mahoney with Suncoast Sailing in Treasure Island believes sailing is the most magical journey anyone can take on the water.
Captain Richie Mahoney with Suncoast Sailing in Treasure Island believes sailing is the most magical journey anyone can take on the water.
Morean Arts Center expands art therapy program to include clay pottery classes for veterans
The 'Art of Valor' program at Morean Arts Center in St. Pete gives an opportunity for veterans to meet others and have a creative outlet through glass-blowing, photography and making clay art.
The 'Art of Valor' program at Morean Arts Center in St. Pete gives an opportunity for veterans to meet others and have a creative outlet through glass-blowing, photography and making clay art.
After receiving generosity in her time of need, Metro Ministries volunteer gives back
Tonia Reed is a volunteer leader at Metropolitan Ministries. When she is not at the non-profit, she's leading a life of protecting others as a firefighter at Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek fire department.
Tonia Reed is a volunteer leader at Metropolitan Ministries. When she is not at the non-profit, she's leading a life of protecting others as a firefighter at Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek fire department.
Remarkable coincidence: Decades after WWII, veterans reunite after ending up at same Florida nursing home
It's been over 60 years since Norma helped David during WWII at a Navy hospital in California. They went their separate ways, living separate lives until they ended up at the same Pasco County nursing home -- right down the hall from each other.
It's been over 60 years since Norma helped David during WWII at a Navy hospital in California. They went their separate ways, living separate lives until they ended up at the same Pasco County nursing home -- right down the hall from each other.
Veterans make clay art through 'Art of Valor' program
The Morean Center for Clay expanded Operation: Art of Valor, a community-based art program for veterans that provides opportunities for creative self-expression outside of clinical care. It began in 2018 as a partnership with the James A. Haley Veterans? Hospital. It started with glass blowing, then photography, and now includes clay.
The Morean Center for Clay expanded Operation: Art of Valor, a community-based art program for veterans that provides opportunities for creative self-expression outside of clinical care. It began in 2018 as a partnership with the James A. Haley Veterans? Hospital. It started with glass blowing, then photography, and now includes clay.
Metropolitan Ministries gives 'hope' by making emergency food boxes for families in need
With the recent opening of the Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent, the need is great for both donations and volunteers. For one volunteer, she made it her life to give hope. She is a volunteer leader who has helped make some of the 109,000 food boxes that have been distributed over the past two years. Each box serves a family of four.
With the recent opening of the Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent, the need is great for both donations and volunteers. For one volunteer, she made it her life to give hope. She is a volunteer leader who has helped make some of the 109,000 food boxes that have been distributed over the past two years. Each box serves a family of four.
‘They become addicting’: Bay Area woman rescues more than 300 poodles in 16 years
Constanza Bryant's home is filled with oodles of poodles. As a volunteer with Florida Poodle Rescue, she's helped save more than 300 dogs over the past 16 years.
Constanza Bryant's home is filled with oodles of poodles. As a volunteer with Florida Poodle Rescue, she's helped save more than 300 dogs over the past 16 years.
Bay Area woman rescues more than 300 poodles in 16 years
Constanza Bryant's home is filled with oodles of poodles. As a volunteer with Florida Poodle Rescue, she's helped save more than 300 dogs over the past 16 years.
Constanza Bryant's home is filled with oodles of poodles. As a volunteer with Florida Poodle Rescue, she's helped save more than 300 dogs over the past 16 years.
Find your favorite during Tampa Burger Week
Tampa Burger Week is going on through Nov 14th and at participating restaurants people can get burger specials for $10 or less. A portion of proceeds go to Feeding Tampa Bay. People can also vote on what is Tampa Bay’s ultimate burger.
Tampa Burger Week is going on through Nov 14th and at participating restaurants people can get burger specials for $10 or less. A portion of proceeds go to Feeding Tampa Bay. People can also vote on what is Tampa Bay’s ultimate burger.
Snowcat Ridge snow park in Dade City returns for its second season
Snow is once again in the forecast for Dade City because Snowcat Ridge is back for its second season.
Snow is once again in the forecast for Dade City because Snowcat Ridge is back for its second season.
It's Winter in Florida at Snowcat Ridge
Charley Belcher visited Snowcat Ridge in Dade City for opening day.
Charley Belcher visited Snowcat Ridge in Dade City for opening day.
Great Rides: 1962 Willys Wagon
Dave says he is a big 'Jeeper' and always wanted an old Willys Wagon, she he finally got one a few years ago.
Dave says he is a big 'Jeeper' and always wanted an old Willys Wagon, she he finally got one a few years ago.
Grasshopper altered woman’s career path, leading her to become an expert on Florida’s water quality
For Mary Lusk, a professor of soil and water at UF, it took a random encounter with a grasshopper to change her major in school. Now, her research answers important questions about water quality in Florida.
For Mary Lusk, a professor of soil and water at UF, it took a random encounter with a grasshopper to change her major in school. Now, her research answers important questions about water quality in Florida.