Toddler waves stuffed cat in front of Amur leopard at Philadelphia Zoo
Other visitors giggled and looked on in awe as the girl shared a special moment with one of nature’s rarest big cats.
Other visitors giggled and looked on in awe as the girl shared a special moment with one of nature’s rarest big cats.
‘It’s the best job’: First female deputy on Manatee County SWAT team proves there are no boundaries
Deputy Amy Holmes made history as the first female and youngest member of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office SWAT team, and she hopes her story inspires others.
Deputy Amy Holmes made history as the first female and youngest member of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office SWAT team, and she hopes her story inspires others.
All aboard: Travel back in time at Plant City's train-themed café
Customers are like family at Whistle Stop Café. Order the freshly baked bread, homemade soups, salads and sandwiches, and enjoy a live piano player.
Customers are like family at Whistle Stop Café. Order the freshly baked bread, homemade soups, salads and sandwiches, and enjoy a live piano player.
Iconic New Smyrna Beach restaurant features food, music, and a treehouse
You can’t miss Norwood’s as you drive into New Smyrna Beach on Florida’s east coast, partially because of the giant treehouse bar.
You can’t miss Norwood’s as you drive into New Smyrna Beach on Florida’s east coast, partially because of the giant treehouse bar.
Dine in the canopy at Norwood's
You can?t miss Norwood?s as you drive into New Smyrna Beach on Florida?s east coast, partially because of the giant treehouse bar.
You can?t miss Norwood?s as you drive into New Smyrna Beach on Florida?s east coast, partially because of the giant treehouse bar.
Music never stopped for The Florida Orchestra
The Florida Orchestra played 80 concerts this past year at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg. That's just about more than any other orchestra in the country but far fewer than the 130 scheduled during a normal season.
The Florida Orchestra played 80 concerts this past year at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg. That's just about more than any other orchestra in the country but far fewer than the 130 scheduled during a normal season.
Judge sets $1.5M bond for Florida man accused of trying to kidnap girl from school bus stop
A 30-year-old man is charged with attempted kidnapping after investigators say he tried to grab an 11-year-old girl at her bus stop in the Florida Panhandle -- and the whole thing was caught on video.
A 30-year-old man is charged with attempted kidnapping after investigators say he tried to grab an 11-year-old girl at her bus stop in the Florida Panhandle -- and the whole thing was caught on video.
PHOTOS: Florida diver comes face-to-face with massive bull shark
“A fish had grabbed the chunk of bait and run toward me for cover, before getting scared and dropping the chunk. This set me up for a shot that’s even too close for my 20mm lens.”
“A fish had grabbed the chunk of bait and run toward me for cover, before getting scared and dropping the chunk. This set me up for a shot that’s even too close for my 20mm lens.”
Saluting teachers for their dedication and perseverance through the pandemic
Charley Belcher spent the morning in Wesley Chapel to salute teachers.
Charley Belcher spent the morning in Wesley Chapel to salute teachers.
Family brings taste of France to Indian Rocks Beach
Master baker Xavier de Marchi used to vacation in Florida. They fell in love with the area and then made the permanent move. Now his wife bakes beautiful custom cakes and their son is the restaurant manager.
Master baker Xavier de Marchi used to vacation in Florida. They fell in love with the area and then made the permanent move. Now his wife bakes beautiful custom cakes and their son is the restaurant manager.
Take in a wild world of fish baskets, bison mountain oysters, and taxidermy at Clark's Fish Camp
A truly wild and very popular dining experience awaits in Jacksonville. Clark’s Fish Camp is a great place to grab a fresh fish basket, but there's much more than fish to enjoy.
A truly wild and very popular dining experience awaits in Jacksonville. Clark’s Fish Camp is a great place to grab a fresh fish basket, but there's much more than fish to enjoy.
Popular Florida restaurant combines exotic food, taxidermy
A truly wild and very popular dining experience awaits in Jacksonville. Clark?s Fish Camp is a great place to grab a fresh fish basket, but there's much more than fish to enjoy.
A truly wild and very popular dining experience awaits in Jacksonville. Clark?s Fish Camp is a great place to grab a fresh fish basket, but there's much more than fish to enjoy.
Court-appointed volunteer advocates needed for foster kids in Hillsborough County
A volunteer organization is helping children in foster care find hope. The Guardian Ad Litem for Children program in Tampa uses volunteers to advocate for neglected, abused, and abandoned children.
A volunteer organization is helping children in foster care find hope. The Guardian Ad Litem for Children program in Tampa uses volunteers to advocate for neglected, abused, and abandoned children.
Child advocates needed in Tampa
A volunteer organization is helping children in foster care find hope. The Guardian ad Litem program in Tampa uses volunteers to advocate for neglected, abused, and abandoned children.
A volunteer organization is helping children in foster care find hope. The Guardian ad Litem program in Tampa uses volunteers to advocate for neglected, abused, and abandoned children.
Artists see St. Pete gallery as 'microcosm of the world'
Salt Creek Arts is a unique art gallery and studio in downtown St. Petersburg, home to a community where artists can work together and bounce ideas off each other.
Salt Creek Arts is a unique art gallery and studio in downtown St. Petersburg, home to a community where artists can work together and bounce ideas off each other.
Made in Tampa Bay: St. Pete's Salt Creek Art gallery
Salt Creek Arts is a unique art gallery and studio in downtown St. Petersburg, home to a community where artists can work together and bounce ideas off each other.
Salt Creek Arts is a unique art gallery and studio in downtown St. Petersburg, home to a community where artists can work together and bounce ideas off each other.
Florida School of Woodwork discovers more 'wood working nerds' through virtual classes during the pandemic
Charley Belcher learned about carpentry at the Florida School of Woodwork in Tampa Heights.
Charley Belcher learned about carpentry at the Florida School of Woodwork in Tampa Heights.
With smokers affectionately named after his relatives, 'country boy' cooks up old-fashioned BBQ
At Robert’s Smokin’ BBQ, Robert smokes almost every item on the menu, from his mac and cheese to prime rib and salmon. He even smokes dessert cakes on one of his three smokers.
At Robert’s Smokin’ BBQ, Robert smokes almost every item on the menu, from his mac and cheese to prime rib and salmon. He even smokes dessert cakes on one of his three smokers.
'Hangry' gator chases pedestrians through Wendy's parking lot in southwest Florida
Deputies in Lee County captured a "hangry" alligator after they said the reptile chased people through a fast-food restaurant parking lot.
Deputies in Lee County captured a "hangry" alligator after they said the reptile chased people through a fast-food restaurant parking lot.
As one of the first female Eagle Scouts, Clearwater teen proud to carry on family legacy
Fierceness runs in this family: Sianna is a fourth generation Order of the Arrow member with the Boy Scouts of America, which is now referred to as BSA. Now she's one of the first females in the country to become an Eagle Scout.
Fierceness runs in this family: Sianna is a fourth generation Order of the Arrow member with the Boy Scouts of America, which is now referred to as BSA. Now she's one of the first females in the country to become an Eagle Scout.