Endangered pygmy hippo born at San Diego Zoo for first time in 30 years
The San Diego Zoo has announced the first successful birth of an endangered pygmy hippopotamus at the zoo in more than three decades.
The San Diego Zoo has announced the first successful birth of an endangered pygmy hippopotamus at the zoo in more than three decades.
Climb aboard Latitudes Tours for a glimpse of Florida’s natural, unspoiled habitat
Ruskin isn’t usually the first place Bay Area boaters usually think of when it comes to setting sail, but a trip on the Little Manatee River provides a view of unspoiled, pristine, natural Florida habitat.
Ruskin isn’t usually the first place Bay Area boaters usually think of when it comes to setting sail, but a trip on the Little Manatee River provides a view of unspoiled, pristine, natural Florida habitat.
Despite its name, Cockroach Bay is a nature-lovers paradise
At the mouth of the little Manatee River sits a series of islands accessible only by water that is a paradise for anglers and bird-watchers.
At the mouth of the little Manatee River sits a series of islands accessible only by water that is a paradise for anglers and bird-watchers.
So many kittens to choose from
It's kitten season and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay needs your help. They have 20 to 30 kittens ready to be adopted and dozens more who will be ready for foster homes soon.
It's kitten season and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay needs your help. They have 20 to 30 kittens ready to be adopted and dozens more who will be ready for foster homes soon.
Non-profit that empowers girls now helps children of essential workers
The program is free for parents thanks to donors like the St. Petersburg College Environmental Student Club.
The program is free for parents thanks to donors like the St. Petersburg College Environmental Student Club.
Girls, essential workers helped by non-profit
The program is free for parents thanks to donors like St. Petersburg College Environmental Student Club member Nicole Strauss. ?
The program is free for parents thanks to donors like St. Petersburg College Environmental Student Club member Nicole Strauss. ?
Taste-test at Southern Fresh in Safety Harbor
Sometimes the right meal can be like a big, comfy blanket wrapping you in warm, happy feelings, which is exactly what the chef at Southern Fresh aims to do. Chip Brewster stopped by the restaurant in Safety Harbor to see how they?re operating in today?s environment.
Sometimes the right meal can be like a big, comfy blanket wrapping you in warm, happy feelings, which is exactly what the chef at Southern Fresh aims to do. Chip Brewster stopped by the restaurant in Safety Harbor to see how they?re operating in today?s environment.
Urban Brew and BBQ makes some changes to its business model
At 2601 Central Avenue, Urban Brew & BBQ was definitely a hot spot, back when crowds could gather. Here's how they have made it through the safer-at-home orders.
At 2601 Central Avenue, Urban Brew & BBQ was definitely a hot spot, back when crowds could gather. Here's how they have made it through the safer-at-home orders.
Young cancer survivor, mother make face masks more comfortable for healthcare workers
Susan Cooney and her eight-year-old daughter Bella happily make crocheted face mask extenders for healthcare workers.
Susan Cooney and her eight-year-old daughter Bella happily make crocheted face mask extenders for healthcare workers.
Face mask extenders made for healthcare workers
Susan Cooney and her eight-year-old daughter Bella happily make crocheted face mask extenders for healthcare workers.?
Susan Cooney and her eight-year-old daughter Bella happily make crocheted face mask extenders for healthcare workers.?
Community parade celebrates Manatee County WWII vet on his 100th birthday
The honking of horns and the rumble of motorcycles filled the front of Bill Cheesman's Manatee County home.
The honking of horns and the rumble of motorcycles filled the front of Bill Cheesman's Manatee County home.
River tour offers peace, wildlife, and history
If you?re looking to get out and do something fun, but you?re not ready for crowds, there are options. Chip Brewster headed down to Ruskin to check out one of them: Latitudes Tours.
If you?re looking to get out and do something fun, but you?re not ready for crowds, there are options. Chip Brewster headed down to Ruskin to check out one of them: Latitudes Tours.
Mom makes 'hug time' device so her kids can give Nana a hug
A mom in Illinois came up with a way for her kids to hug their Nana while doing their best to keep her safe.
A mom in Illinois came up with a way for her kids to hug their Nana while doing their best to keep her safe.
Gigglewaters in Safety Harbor operating under new rules
Gigglewaters is located right on Main Street in Safety Harbor. This is a great gathering place, known for their deliciously decadent food, and their handcrafted cocktails. During the shutdown, Gigglewaters? owners decided to do what they could to help others. They?ve delivered meals to hospitals, provided free meals to those unemployed, and now they are grateful to be able to reopen their expanded patio area.
Gigglewaters is located right on Main Street in Safety Harbor. This is a great gathering place, known for their deliciously decadent food, and their handcrafted cocktails. During the shutdown, Gigglewaters? owners decided to do what they could to help others. They?ve delivered meals to hospitals, provided free meals to those unemployed, and now they are grateful to be able to reopen their expanded patio area.
Video shows massive alligators dueling in Circle B Bar Reserve canal
It’s not unusual to see alligators at Circle B Bar Reserve, but seeing two giant gators fighting there is enough to stop anyone in their tracks.
It’s not unusual to see alligators at Circle B Bar Reserve, but seeing two giant gators fighting there is enough to stop anyone in their tracks.
Third Datz location is opening Thursday in Riverview
East Hillsborough County, you're next. The restaurant famously known for its Cheesy Todd, Datz, plans to open a third location in Riverview.
East Hillsborough County, you're next. The restaurant famously known for its Cheesy Todd, Datz, plans to open a third location in Riverview.
Tampa native Pete Alonso powers up foundation to help everyday heroes
After rounding the bases 53 times during his rookie season with the New York Mets, Pete Alonso realized that he's one of the lucky few to get recognition from a stadium full of people.
After rounding the bases 53 times during his rookie season with the New York Mets, Pete Alonso realized that he's one of the lucky few to get recognition from a stadium full of people.
Photo contest supports Bay Area small businesses
A Tampa agency is using social media to shine a bright light on small businesses in the community, through a photo contest called My Shining Moment TPA.
A Tampa agency is using social media to shine a bright light on small businesses in the community, through a photo contest called My Shining Moment TPA.
Which Florida beaches are open? Counties begin reopening beaches with restrictions
Here's an ongoing list of what beaches in Florida are open as the state recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. Hopeful beachgoers should check with local authorities for any restrictions not listed here, though.
Here's an ongoing list of what beaches in Florida are open as the state recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. Hopeful beachgoers should check with local authorities for any restrictions not listed here, though.
Bench Heaven: Frostproof man brings old iron benches back to life
When Joe Yurt retired, he began restoring old iron benches and turned his hobby into a business. “It's like, it's dead, then I bring it back,” he explained.
When Joe Yurt retired, he began restoring old iron benches and turned his hobby into a business. “It's like, it's dead, then I bring it back,” he explained.