Busch Garden's offering up close and personal experiences with animals
Busch Gardens wants you to do more than just ride roller coasters.
Busch Gardens wants you to do more than just ride roller coasters.
103-year-old woman gets sworn in as U.S. citizen
A 103-year-old woman has been sworn in as a U.S. citizen, proving it's never too late to achieve the American dream.
A 103-year-old woman has been sworn in as a U.S. citizen, proving it's never too late to achieve the American dream.
Girl, 12, with rare disorder creates teddy bears that hide IV bags for young patients
Going to the hospital can be overwhelming for anyone. Between all of the machines, needles and being in an unfamiliar environment, it can be a scary experience — especially for a child.
Going to the hospital can be overwhelming for anyone. Between all of the machines, needles and being in an unfamiliar environment, it can be a scary experience — especially for a child.
Extremely rare blue lobster turns up at a restaurant on Cape Cod
Bright blue isn't a color most people would associate with lobsters but one restaurant on Cape Cod in Massachusetts managed to buck that trend when it received an incredibly rare blue lobster.
Bright blue isn't a color most people would associate with lobsters but one restaurant on Cape Cod in Massachusetts managed to buck that trend when it received an incredibly rare blue lobster.
South Tampa staple Datz opens second restaurant, in St. Petersburg
Pinellas County residents no longer need to cross a bridge to enjoy a big meal at Datz.
Pinellas County residents no longer need to cross a bridge to enjoy a big meal at Datz.
Pet alligator helps trapper's family reveal 10th baby's gender
It took a few chomps, but a pet alligator helped a Florida family at their latest gender reveal party.
It took a few chomps, but a pet alligator helped a Florida family at their latest gender reveal party.
Bay Area Best: Reel BBQ
It started out as an average evening for Barbie Blake?and her son, Matt. They were running errands around town and Matt decided to take his mother to his secret spot. He drove her to a barbecue food trailer.?
It started out as an average evening for Barbie Blake?and her son, Matt. They were running errands around town and Matt decided to take his mother to his secret spot. He drove her to a barbecue food trailer.?
'Game of Thrones' actor among athletes competing in Bradenton to be 'world's strongest man'
It's a strongman takeover in Manatee County as world-class athletes go head-to-head to be named the "World's Strongest Man."
It's a strongman takeover in Manatee County as world-class athletes go head-to-head to be named the "World's Strongest Man."
Extraordinary Ordinaries: Man bikes for late wife
A photo of Michael Hoogsteden with the love of his life and wife, Wendy, captures the shadows of the two on their typical bike rides. But soon, he will go on the ride of his life ? with his wife in spirit.?
A photo of Michael Hoogsteden with the love of his life and wife, Wendy, captures the shadows of the two on their typical bike rides. But soon, he will go on the ride of his life ? with his wife in spirit.?
Teen dies after collapsing during conditioning drills at Tampa high school
One moment, he was working out on the football field. The next moment, he was on the ground.
One moment, he was working out on the football field. The next moment, he was on the ground.
She gets paid in hot dogs and says you should try them, too
Two years ago, Danielle Mamagona, a social media specialist, was casually scrolling through her Facebook feed. She came upon a post that said Willy-Yums hot dog stand was having a grand opening.
Two years ago, Danielle Mamagona, a social media specialist, was casually scrolling through her Facebook feed. She came upon a post that said Willy-Yums hot dog stand was having a grand opening.
The food that sold the 'sales guy'
It was a normal workday for door-to-door salesman Joshua Davidson when he noticed a new restaurant coming to his hometown, Tarpon Springs. Johnny’s Tap House and Grill was in the construction process when Davidson first stopped by.
It was a normal workday for door-to-door salesman Joshua Davidson when he noticed a new restaurant coming to his hometown, Tarpon Springs. Johnny’s Tap House and Grill was in the construction process when Davidson first stopped by.
Photography, art help veteran earn degree and cope with PTSD
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, anywhere between 11% and 20% of veterans returning from the most recent conflicts -- operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom -- are dealing with some form of post-traumatic stress disorder.
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, anywhere between 11% and 20% of veterans returning from the most recent conflicts -- operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom -- are dealing with some form of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Perfect attendance helps high school senior unlock the doors to a free car
For a group of recent Hillsborough County high school graduates, the secret to unlocking success begins by being present -- every day.
For a group of recent Hillsborough County high school graduates, the secret to unlocking success begins by being present -- every day.
Lake Wales woman steps in when veteran can't pay his grocery bill
An employee at LEGOLAND Florida was rewarded by her employer for a selfless act while in line getting groceries.
An employee at LEGOLAND Florida was rewarded by her employer for a selfless act while in line getting groceries.
Pasco County deputy shot after responding to domestic incident
A Pasco County deputy was shot after responding to a domestic violence incident in New Port Richey early Saturday morning.
A Pasco County deputy was shot after responding to a domestic violence incident in New Port Richey early Saturday morning.
Escape the city life at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
St. Pete's skyline can be seen far in the distance, and it’s the only ‘urban’ reminder as you arrive at the Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, which is truly an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
St. Pete's skyline can be seen far in the distance, and it’s the only ‘urban’ reminder as you arrive at the Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, which is truly an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Bay Area Best: Willy-Yums
It's a local hot dog stand with a loyal following. So loyal, in fact, that one customer offered to work for them -- for free.
It's a local hot dog stand with a loyal following. So loyal, in fact, that one customer offered to work for them -- for free.
Pasco 8th-grader's drawing in finals of Google Doodle contest
A Pasco County student's drawing has been chosen as a finalist in a competition to create the next Google Doodle and Friday, June 7 is the final day the public can vote.
A Pasco County student's drawing has been chosen as a finalist in a competition to create the next Google Doodle and Friday, June 7 is the final day the public can vote.
Running group combines litter pickup with jogging, aka Plogging
For more than a year, a group of runners has been breaking a sweat to keep the Bay Area beautiful. The dirty workout combines exercise with cleaning up the neighborhood.
For more than a year, a group of runners has been breaking a sweat to keep the Bay Area beautiful. The dirty workout combines exercise with cleaning up the neighborhood.