Rare, endangered birds go back on public display at ZooTampa
Many people will never get a chance to take a trip across the world to see a rare shoebill stork in its native habitat. But ZooTampa is home to three of only four shoebill storks in the United States.
Many people will never get a chance to take a trip across the world to see a rare shoebill stork in its native habitat. But ZooTampa is home to three of only four shoebill storks in the United States.
Disney patents offer clues to theme park technology
Millions of people each year are amazed and entertained by the fantastic effects and shows Central Florida’s theme parks serve up. Creators like Disney's "Imagineers" are constantly pushing the envelope, trying to come up with more ways to thrill visitors.
Millions of people each year are amazed and entertained by the fantastic effects and shows Central Florida’s theme parks serve up. Creators like Disney's "Imagineers" are constantly pushing the envelope, trying to come up with more ways to thrill visitors.
After 3,000-mile swim, great white shark tracked near Tampa Bay
This week, everything from orcas to humpback whales were spotted in the Gulf of Mexico. Now, one of OCEARCH’s tagged sharks is paying a visit to Florida’s Gulf Coast.
This week, everything from orcas to humpback whales were spotted in the Gulf of Mexico. Now, one of OCEARCH’s tagged sharks is paying a visit to Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Safety Harbor artists hope to inspire creativity with tour of their ‘Whimzeyland’ home
In 1987, two artists purchased a little brown house on 3rd Street North in Safety Harbor and Whimzeyland was born. The house and the neighborhood were never the same again.
In 1987, two artists purchased a little brown house on 3rd Street North in Safety Harbor and Whimzeyland was born. The house and the neighborhood were never the same again.
Massive gator gets trapped on lanai before taking a swim in family's pool
Tim Kelly had quite the surprise Friday morning when he heard growling while getting his morning cup of coffee. He turned around to see a massive alligator -- between 7 and 9 feet -- on the lanai of his Pinellas County home.
Tim Kelly had quite the surprise Friday morning when he heard growling while getting his morning cup of coffee. He turned around to see a massive alligator -- between 7 and 9 feet -- on the lanai of his Pinellas County home.
Sunrise hikes at Hillsborough County nature preserves
Charley Belcher spent the morning hiking with early rising wildlife at Cypress Creek Nature Preserve in Tampa. The hike through pine flatwoods at sunrise is part of Hillsborough County's Hiking Spree.
Charley Belcher spent the morning hiking with early rising wildlife at Cypress Creek Nature Preserve in Tampa. The hike through pine flatwoods at sunrise is part of Hillsborough County's Hiking Spree.
Pinellas County arts community draws together for mental health awareness
Artists across Pinellas County are participating in the ‘You Good?' campaign, a mental health initiative sponsored by the Foundation Working for a Healthy St. Petersburg.
Artists across Pinellas County are participating in the ‘You Good?' campaign, a mental health initiative sponsored by the Foundation Working for a Healthy St. Petersburg.
Signs around Pinellas County offer mental health resources
Artists across Pinellas County are participating in the ?You Good?' campaign, an initiative to encourage people who are dealing with mental health issues to realize there are resources in the community to help them.?
Artists across Pinellas County are participating in the ?You Good?' campaign, an initiative to encourage people who are dealing with mental health issues to realize there are resources in the community to help them.?
Humpback whale makes rare appearance in Gulf of Mexico
Nicholas Lynch has been fishing his whole life, but this week, he captured incredible video of something few people will ever get to see in the Gulf of Mexico: a humpback whale breaching the water.
Nicholas Lynch has been fishing his whole life, but this week, he captured incredible video of something few people will ever get to see in the Gulf of Mexico: a humpback whale breaching the water.
Watch: Humpback whale breaches in Gulf of Mexico
Nicholas Lynch has been fishing his whole life, but on Tuesday, he witnessed something few people will ever see in the Gulf of Mexico: he captured this video of a humpback whale.
Nicholas Lynch has been fishing his whole life, but on Tuesday, he witnessed something few people will ever see in the Gulf of Mexico: he captured this video of a humpback whale.
$13 for 13 Campaign helps kids in need get new shoes
Thousands of children across the Tampa Bay area are in need of a decent pair of shoes. That's why the FOX 13 Care Force is teaming up with Metropolitan Ministries for the $13 for 13 Campaign.
Thousands of children across the Tampa Bay area are in need of a decent pair of shoes. That's why the FOX 13 Care Force is teaming up with Metropolitan Ministries for the $13 for 13 Campaign.
5 Tampa Prep students selected as National Merit Scholars finalists
For the first time, five students from the same graduating class at Tampa Prep have been named National Merit Scholars finalists.
For the first time, five students from the same graduating class at Tampa Prep have been named National Merit Scholars finalists.
Sarasota PD dive team encounters shark feeding frenzy during offshore training
The Sarasota Police Department dive team was treated to a feeding frenzy during an offshore training exercise, but the buffet wasn’t for the officers.
The Sarasota Police Department dive team was treated to a feeding frenzy during an offshore training exercise, but the buffet wasn’t for the officers.
Tampa Prep seniors named National Merit Scholars finalists
For the first time, five students from the same graduating class at Tampa Prep have been named National Merit Scholars finalists.
For the first time, five students from the same graduating class at Tampa Prep have been named National Merit Scholars finalists.
Police dive team comes across schooling baitfish surrounded by sharks
Courtesy Sarasota Police Department
Courtesy Sarasota Police Department
Gulfport Food Forest founder hopes to plant seeds of inspiration across the country
Many Bay Area neighborhoods are no stranger to community gardens, but a Gulfport resident’s dream nursery has blossomed into a community food forest.
Many Bay Area neighborhoods are no stranger to community gardens, but a Gulfport resident’s dream nursery has blossomed into a community food forest.
Rescuers attempt to help cat precariously perched on bridge in Fort Lauderdale
A rescue effort was launched Wednesday for a cat perched precariously on the 17th Street Causeway Bridge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
A rescue effort was launched Wednesday for a cat perched precariously on the 17th Street Causeway Bridge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex in Sarasota offers something for anyone
Charley Belcher spent the morning with the City of Sarasota Parks and Recreation to show of the amenities of Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex.
Charley Belcher spent the morning with the City of Sarasota Parks and Recreation to show of the amenities of Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex.
Endangered black rhinoceros calf born at Florida zoo
Zoo Miami has welcomed the newest member of its family: an endangered black rhinoceros calf.
Zoo Miami has welcomed the newest member of its family: an endangered black rhinoceros calf.
Florida's first-ever dueling racer waterslide to open at Aquatica Orlando
Called 'Riptide Race,' the attraction is a waterslide that will pit teams against each other as they rush to the finish line.
Called 'Riptide Race,' the attraction is a waterslide that will pit teams against each other as they rush to the finish line.