One Tank Trip: Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy
This museum in Sarasota is where one woman has made it her goal to make sure everyone leaves with a smile on their face. The Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy is where visitors can escape reality and the daily grind, and become swept up in the whimsical art it has to offer.
This museum in Sarasota is where one woman has made it her goal to make sure everyone leaves with a smile on their face. The Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy is where visitors can escape reality and the daily grind, and become swept up in the whimsical art it has to offer.
Drone Zone: Tampa Fire Rescue Training Grounds
During a fire emergency, teamwork and training can be the difference between life and death. So at the Tampa Fire Rescue Training Grounds?just outside of downtown Tampa, new recruits get hands-on experience battling blazes.
During a fire emergency, teamwork and training can be the difference between life and death. So at the Tampa Fire Rescue Training Grounds?just outside of downtown Tampa, new recruits get hands-on experience battling blazes.
Tough and tiny Chihuahua ready for adoption after suffering broken legs
A tiny Chihuahua arrived at SPCA Tampa Bay a few months ago – underweight and with two broken legs. He is small, but he is mighty, and ready for a new home.
A tiny Chihuahua arrived at SPCA Tampa Bay a few months ago – underweight and with two broken legs. He is small, but he is mighty, and ready for a new home.
Your safest bet at Tampa's Hard Rock is the food
While the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is under some major renovations, there are plenty of delicious places to eat.
While the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is under some major renovations, there are plenty of delicious places to eat.
Forecast: Severe weather possible Friday afternoon
A cold front is expected to blow through the Bay Area on Friday, bringing a chance of severe storms and even the possibility of some tornados.
A cold front is expected to blow through the Bay Area on Friday, bringing a chance of severe storms and even the possibility of some tornados.
Southern Florida Make-A-Wish grants Sarasota boy's playground dream
Four-year-old Wyatt Ipe couldn't be happier after going through a surprise playground at his Sarasota, Florida home. The experience means everything to him and his parents, Jon and Crystal.
Four-year-old Wyatt Ipe couldn't be happier after going through a surprise playground at his Sarasota, Florida home. The experience means everything to him and his parents, Jon and Crystal.
Lake Mirror: Lakeland's historic heart
In the heart of downtown Lakeland is a beautiful lake with a lot of history. Lake Mirror covers 18 acres and is known for the fountain in the center of the water that shoots up over 30 feet.
In the heart of downtown Lakeland is a beautiful lake with a lot of history. Lake Mirror covers 18 acres and is known for the fountain in the center of the water that shoots up over 30 feet.
Preview: Florida's tallest launch roller coaster, Tigris, opens Friday
Busch Gardens’ newest roller coaster is coming in at full force.
Busch Gardens’ newest roller coaster is coming in at full force.
Bay Area Best: Caf� Longet
The caf� is owned and operated by Steve Longet and his wife Jessica. They first opened the spot in 2016 after Steve spent nearly 20 years in the European food and service industry including working as the private chef for a wealthy family in Switzerland and as a grand chef at five-star restaurants in Paris.
The caf� is owned and operated by Steve Longet and his wife Jessica. They first opened the spot in 2016 after Steve spent nearly 20 years in the European food and service industry including working as the private chef for a wealthy family in Switzerland and as a grand chef at five-star restaurants in Paris.
Shaving heads raises money for cancer research
A group of super kids in Tampa is taking school spirit to a new level while fighting a serious disease.
A group of super kids in Tampa is taking school spirit to a new level while fighting a serious disease.
John Jonchuck found guilty of murdering 5-year-old daughter
Four years after the crime that horrified the Tampa Bay area, John Jonchuck was convicted of first-degree murder for throwing his young daughter to her death from a bridge.
Four years after the crime that horrified the Tampa Bay area, John Jonchuck was convicted of first-degree murder for throwing his young daughter to her death from a bridge.
Notre Dame fire: Search for 'father and daughter' captured in touching photo before blaze goes viral
A touching photo taken just before a devastating fire ripped through the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is being widely shared online in hopes of finding the man and young girl in the image.
A touching photo taken just before a devastating fire ripped through the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is being widely shared online in hopes of finding the man and young girl in the image.
Drone Zone: Lake Mirror in Lakeland
Lakeland's Lake Mirror is one of the top places to visit in Polk County, and its name lives up to the expectations.
Lakeland's Lake Mirror is one of the top places to visit in Polk County, and its name lives up to the expectations.
Firefighters battle massive blaze at the French capital's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral
Firefighters battled a massive blaze Monday at the French capital's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral that sent ash pouring onto tourists and flames shooting out of the world-famous 12th-century monument.
Firefighters battled a massive blaze Monday at the French capital's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral that sent ash pouring onto tourists and flames shooting out of the world-famous 12th-century monument.
Kitten and dog fosters needed in Pinellas County
Kittens and pups in Pinellas County need foster homes, and Pinellas County Animal Services says all it takes is "a big heart, but only a small amount of time."
Kittens and pups in Pinellas County need foster homes, and Pinellas County Animal Services says all it takes is "a big heart, but only a small amount of time."
Hillsborough firefighters paint WWII veteran's home
World War II veteran William Velez might be blind, but he hasn’t lost sight of the kindness of strangers. The Hillsborough County Fire Department brought an army of volunteers to paint the 89-year-old man's home in Tampa.
World War II veteran William Velez might be blind, but he hasn’t lost sight of the kindness of strangers. The Hillsborough County Fire Department brought an army of volunteers to paint the 89-year-old man's home in Tampa.
Young gator uses crosswalk in Land O' Lakes
Alligators are a fairly common sight in Florida. But it's not every day you see one crossing the road in a crosswalk!
Alligators are a fairly common sight in Florida. But it's not every day you see one crossing the road in a crosswalk!
Impromptu cow parade closes roadway in Miami Lakes
Pedestrians in Miami Lakes were treated to an impromptu cow parade Friday when a herd trotted through the streets.
Pedestrians in Miami Lakes were treated to an impromptu cow parade Friday when a herd trotted through the streets.
For her, this Thai spot is spicy, sweet, and sentimental
Food is involved in nearly every major life event. And for one couple in Bradenton, that food comes from a specific restaurant. They love the place so much that they invited our Chip Brewster and his Bay Area Best segment to meet for a meal.
Food is involved in nearly every major life event. And for one couple in Bradenton, that food comes from a specific restaurant. They love the place so much that they invited our Chip Brewster and his Bay Area Best segment to meet for a meal.
Good Day Gourmet recipe: Turon (Filipino banana rolls) with caramel sauce
You’ve probably had bananas foster, but not like this. For this week’s Good Day Gourmet, Vanessa introduces us to the Filipino version of the popular dessert.
You’ve probably had bananas foster, but not like this. For this week’s Good Day Gourmet, Vanessa introduces us to the Filipino version of the popular dessert.