Tampa bat maker aims for World Series
Allan Gutcher became passionate about woodworking in middle school and continued the craft into adulthood. It wasn't until after his son won the Pony World Series that he made his first bat.
Allan Gutcher became passionate about woodworking in middle school and continued the craft into adulthood. It wasn't until after his son won the Pony World Series that he made his first bat.
A 1950s-themed diner in Tampa never closes
There is a retro diner in Tampa that still stands today and never closes.
There is a retro diner in Tampa that still stands today and never closes.
Retro diner in Tampa is open 24 hours a day
Joe?s New York Diner is one of the few places in Hillsborough County where you can grab a meal at any hour of the day or night.
Joe?s New York Diner is one of the few places in Hillsborough County where you can grab a meal at any hour of the day or night.
Safari on a Segway at Dade City's Giraffe Ranch
Pasco County is the home of working unique game farm and wildlife preserve. Giraffe Ranch is located on 47 acres north of Dade City with two breeding herds of giraffes and numerous other exotic animals.
Pasco County is the home of working unique game farm and wildlife preserve. Giraffe Ranch is located on 47 acres north of Dade City with two breeding herds of giraffes and numerous other exotic animals.
High above Giraffe Ranch in Dade City, Florida
You don't have to leave the country or even the Bay Area to go on safari and see exotic animals roaming freely. In the hills of farmland once occupied by cattle and horses in Dade City, Florida, Giraffe Ranch is home to animals like antelopes, rhinoceros, and, of course, giraffes.
You don't have to leave the country or even the Bay Area to go on safari and see exotic animals roaming freely. In the hills of farmland once occupied by cattle and horses in Dade City, Florida, Giraffe Ranch is home to animals like antelopes, rhinoceros, and, of course, giraffes.
Haunt for HEP: Get spooked and help the homeless
It's a scary house designed to help a good cause. Chip Brewster shows us around the haunted house that?s raising money for the Homeless Empowerment Program and the young man behind the idea.
It's a scary house designed to help a good cause. Chip Brewster shows us around the haunted house that?s raising money for the Homeless Empowerment Program and the young man behind the idea.
Teaching old dogs new tricks at Dogism
Who says you can't teach an old dog -- or a new one -- new tricks? Dogism in Oldsmar specializes in just that. In for Charley Belcher, Walter Allen headed there to see what he could learn himself.
Who says you can't teach an old dog -- or a new one -- new tricks? Dogism in Oldsmar specializes in just that. In for Charley Belcher, Walter Allen headed there to see what he could learn himself.
Woman's Halloween display of giant Cookie Monster amazes community
One Pennsylvania woman has dazzled her local community by transforming the front door of her home into a larger-than-life Cookie Monster. The display seemingly forcing brave trick-or-treaters to walk into the beloved character’s mouth to accept candy on Halloween.
One Pennsylvania woman has dazzled her local community by transforming the front door of her home into a larger-than-life Cookie Monster. The display seemingly forcing brave trick-or-treaters to walk into the beloved character’s mouth to accept candy on Halloween.
Stadium Blitz hits Raymond James Stadium
The home of the Buccaneers is being temporarily transformed into an obstacle course, and you can give it a shot. Saturday's Stadium Blitz event promises 'fun and challenge is unlike any other race experience.'
The home of the Buccaneers is being temporarily transformed into an obstacle course, and you can give it a shot. Saturday's Stadium Blitz event promises 'fun and challenge is unlike any other race experience.'
Fat cat can't be bothered with treadmill workout
A morbidly obese cat in Washington is under strict orders to shed some pounds -- and she's not happy about it.
A morbidly obese cat in Washington is under strict orders to shed some pounds -- and she's not happy about it.
Sushi holdout surprised by this Riverview restaurant
Do you know that phrase “don’t knock it until you try it”? Well for years and years, Dorothy Alwin “knocked” sushi without ever giving it a second thought -- until this place.
Do you know that phrase “don’t knock it until you try it”? Well for years and years, Dorothy Alwin “knocked” sushi without ever giving it a second thought -- until this place.
Baby defies doctors by waking up after 5-day coma, smiles at daddy
The family is now raising money to help cover his surgery at Boston Children's Hospital.
The family is now raising money to help cover his surgery at Boston Children's Hospital.
Saving seabirds is this Sarasota rehab center's mission
A wild bird rehabilitation center in Sarasota is home to Sweet Pea, a ?spokes-pelican.? The organization, ?Save Our Seabirds,? is all about its name ? saving seabirds and educating the public about fishing responsibly and other ways to protect seabirds.
A wild bird rehabilitation center in Sarasota is home to Sweet Pea, a ?spokes-pelican.? The organization, ?Save Our Seabirds,? is all about its name ? saving seabirds and educating the public about fishing responsibly and other ways to protect seabirds.
'Amazing' puppy grows back fur after rescue, adoption
One young puppy in England has likely never looked or felt better since being adopted by a kindhearted veterinary worker and recovering from a nasty case of mange that left her body nearly naked without fur.
One young puppy in England has likely never looked or felt better since being adopted by a kindhearted veterinary worker and recovering from a nasty case of mange that left her body nearly naked without fur.
Circus bear mauls Russian trainer in front of horrified onlookers; investigation launched
Onlookers at a Russian circus were horrified Wednesday when a 660-pound brown bear viciously attacked its handler before turning its attention to the audience, prompting officials to launch a criminal investigation.
Onlookers at a Russian circus were horrified Wednesday when a 660-pound brown bear viciously attacked its handler before turning its attention to the audience, prompting officials to launch a criminal investigation.
Hands-on boat training
The Tampa Boat Show comes to town tomorrow, with hundreds of boats on display, both on and off the water. And if you don't know how to drive a boat, they have you covered. Boat US is offering hands-on lessons.
The Tampa Boat Show comes to town tomorrow, with hundreds of boats on display, both on and off the water. And if you don't know how to drive a boat, they have you covered. Boat US is offering hands-on lessons.
Guitar-shaped Hard Rock Hotel opens in South Florida
The world's first guitar-shaped hotel is set to open Thursday in South Florida.
The world's first guitar-shaped hotel is set to open Thursday in South Florida.
Finding the right Halloween costume -- on a budget
If you?re in a bind finding the right costume ? a week away from Halloween -- there are plenty at the Goodwill stores in the Bay Area. FOX 13?s Jennifer Epstein happened to be at the store in Riverview, located at 10739 Big Bend Road ? and she happened to find lots of fashionable ? and customizable ? options to choose from.
If you?re in a bind finding the right costume ? a week away from Halloween -- there are plenty at the Goodwill stores in the Bay Area. FOX 13?s Jennifer Epstein happened to be at the store in Riverview, located at 10739 Big Bend Road ? and she happened to find lots of fashionable ? and customizable ? options to choose from.
Old-school scales remain a Publix signature -- but only in Florida
Publix is a popular grocery store in Florida that carries many traditions, but there is one heavy-hitter that has remained with the grocery chain since the very beginning: the weight scale.
Publix is a popular grocery store in Florida that carries many traditions, but there is one heavy-hitter that has remained with the grocery chain since the very beginning: the weight scale.
New ‘Hocus Pocus’ film reportedly in development at Disney Plus
No word yet on if any of the original stars will get on board with the project.
No word yet on if any of the original stars will get on board with the project.