Tampa man's childhood memories live on at Florida Ave. pizzeria
Ask any 11-year-old to name their favorite food and you're likely to hear something like mac and cheese, chicken fingers, or pizza. That’s how old Spencer Nuckolls was when his dad was first brought him to Alfonso's Pizzeria.
Ask any 11-year-old to name their favorite food and you're likely to hear something like mac and cheese, chicken fingers, or pizza. That’s how old Spencer Nuckolls was when his dad was first brought him to Alfonso's Pizzeria.
Tarpon Springs High School band one of the best
They move with precision and skill, but great things take time. The Tarpon Springs High School marching band is one of the best in the country because of their relentless hard work.
They move with precision and skill, but great things take time. The Tarpon Springs High School marching band is one of the best in the country because of their relentless hard work.
Chip joins the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team
Cypress Gardens may have been folded into Legoland, but the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team puts on impressive -- and free -- shows every third Saturday of the month. Chip Brewster strapped on some skis and hit the water of Lake Silver with the legendary crew.
Cypress Gardens may have been folded into Legoland, but the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team puts on impressive -- and free -- shows every third Saturday of the month. Chip Brewster strapped on some skis and hit the water of Lake Silver with the legendary crew.
Former firefighter turns Pinellas County trees into art
Nick Reale has owned his own woodturning studio for a few years now.
Nick Reale has owned his own woodturning studio for a few years now.
'Guardians of the Galaxy' actor Dave Bautista adopts bonded pit bulls from Tampa shelter
Two pit bulls from a Tampa animal shelter have found their new forever home with "Guardians of the Galaxy" actor and former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista.
Two pit bulls from a Tampa animal shelter have found their new forever home with "Guardians of the Galaxy" actor and former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista.
With ice in her veins and hockey in her blood, female Zamboni operator is breaking barriers
As an ice operations technician, Ali Murdock loves working for the Tampa Bay Lightning – and she better considering game days are long work days.
As an ice operations technician, Ali Murdock loves working for the Tampa Bay Lightning – and she better considering game days are long work days.
Retired firefighter finds new passion in woodturning
Nick Reale retired after 30 years with Pinellas Park Fire Rescue, and started his own woodturning studio.
Nick Reale retired after 30 years with Pinellas Park Fire Rescue, and started his own woodturning studio.
Singing sanitation worker takes the stage after sundown
Tron Montgomery starts his job collecting garbage at 4:30 a.m. and at night he's lighting up the stage.
Tron Montgomery starts his job collecting garbage at 4:30 a.m. and at night he's lighting up the stage.
One of two female Zamboni operators in the NHL work for the Lightning
Ali Murdock loves working for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In fact, there are only two female Zamboni operators in the NHl -- and she is one of them.
Ali Murdock loves working for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In fact, there are only two female Zamboni operators in the NHl -- and she is one of them.
ZooTampa cares for endangered Florida panther kittens whose mom died of neurological disorder
A pair of recently-rescued Florida panther kittens pounce and play with their favorite toy at ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
A pair of recently-rescued Florida panther kittens pounce and play with their favorite toy at ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
‘Magical unicorn puppy’: 10-week-old golden retriever ‘puppercorn’ born with tail on forehead
A 10-week-old golden retriever was born with a tail on his forehead, garnering adoration on social media and a fitting nickname: “puppercorn.”
A 10-week-old golden retriever was born with a tail on his forehead, garnering adoration on social media and a fitting nickname: “puppercorn.”
Bay Area Best: Alfonso's Pizzaria
If you love pizza, you have to try Alfonso's in Tampa. New York-style slices, plus unbelievable baked goods. A FOX 13 viewer told Chip Brewster Alfonso's is where his love for pizza began.
If you love pizza, you have to try Alfonso's in Tampa. New York-style slices, plus unbelievable baked goods. A FOX 13 viewer told Chip Brewster Alfonso's is where his love for pizza began.
St. Pete seamstress turns discarded sails, burlap, vinyl into fashion accessories
Forget designer handbags. Sustainable is fashionable and a St. Petersburg designer is transforming discarded goods into exciting accessories.
Forget designer handbags. Sustainable is fashionable and a St. Petersburg designer is transforming discarded goods into exciting accessories.
Made in Tampa Bay: Spring Green Handbags
From books to coffee sacks to old signs, Danni LeTendre makes beautiful handbags and totes from materials discarded all over the Bay Area.
From books to coffee sacks to old signs, Danni LeTendre makes beautiful handbags and totes from materials discarded all over the Bay Area.
Local guys are kings of coffee
Tampa is full of local coffee shops, but one of our own was recently listed in the top 10 of all local shops in the country by Food and Wine magazine. So what makes King State Coffee so special? Chip Brewster headed over to their location on Floribraska Avenue in Tampa to find out.
Tampa is full of local coffee shops, but one of our own was recently listed in the top 10 of all local shops in the country by Food and Wine magazine. So what makes King State Coffee so special? Chip Brewster headed over to their location on Floribraska Avenue in Tampa to find out.
You can swim in a geothermal sinkhole at this North Port spring
It's become a pilgrimage for some. The green water, with a sulfur-like smell, draws visitors to Warm Mineral Springs Park in North Port.
It's become a pilgrimage for some. The green water, with a sulfur-like smell, draws visitors to Warm Mineral Springs Park in North Port.
On specific weekends, you can see the meticulous details of fine scale models in Odessa
If you have any interest in model trains, history, art, or just really neat things, visiting the Suncoast Center for Fine Scale Modeling is worth a trip for you. You will just need to plan accordingly since they’re not open to the public all the time.
If you have any interest in model trains, history, art, or just really neat things, visiting the Suncoast Center for Fine Scale Modeling is worth a trip for you. You will just need to plan accordingly since they’re not open to the public all the time.
Massachusetts firefighter dies after saving crew from burning home
A Massachusetts fire lieutenant scheduled to leave on a Disney vacation with his family after his shift ended died early Wednesday while investigating a report of a trapped baby in a burning home, his chief said.
A Massachusetts fire lieutenant scheduled to leave on a Disney vacation with his family after his shift ended died early Wednesday while investigating a report of a trapped baby in a burning home, his chief said.
Battling back against MS
Imagine waking up one day to find your left arm is dead weight. Or your feet won?t move when your brain tells them to. At age 44, Brad Romp was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, or MS. After wrapping his mind around the fact that his body was now at war with itself, he chose to use his body to fight back. Fourteen years later, he?s an inspiration to the one million Americans living with the illness as he works tirelessly to push for a cure.
Imagine waking up one day to find your left arm is dead weight. Or your feet won?t move when your brain tells them to. At age 44, Brad Romp was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, or MS. After wrapping his mind around the fact that his body was now at war with itself, he chose to use his body to fight back. Fourteen years later, he?s an inspiration to the one million Americans living with the illness as he works tirelessly to push for a cure.
Suncoast Center for Fine Scale Modeling hosting rare two-day open house
Suncoast Center for Fine Scale Modeling is getting ready for their open house on November 16 and 17. The train layouts are amazing, as are the military dioramas that fill the space.
Suncoast Center for Fine Scale Modeling is getting ready for their open house on November 16 and 17. The train layouts are amazing, as are the military dioramas that fill the space.



















