Watch: Gator growls at golfer on Palmetto course
Buffalo Creek Golf Course has become a place enjoyed as much for its wildlife as for its putting greens.
Buffalo Creek Golf Course has become a place enjoyed as much for its wildlife as for its putting greens.
Game on: Women's Final Four tournament, events begin in Tampa
This weekend, the NCAA Women’s Final Four championship will be in Tampa.
This weekend, the NCAA Women’s Final Four championship will be in Tampa.
Surveillance video documents journey of wandering gator
It's alligator mating season, which means more wandering alligators, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife officers, and one Florida family captured a wandering gator's journey around the perimeter of their home on their home surveillance cameras.
It's alligator mating season, which means more wandering alligators, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife officers, and one Florida family captured a wandering gator's journey around the perimeter of their home on their home surveillance cameras.
Bay Area Best: Paul's Chicago Pizza
One of the great things about Tampa Bay is our mixing of cultures. Pick any city in the country and you can likely find a native living right here. And often times they bring that city?s food with them. Tonight?s Bay Area Best takes us to St. Pete and features two Chicago guys and some pizza.
One of the great things about Tampa Bay is our mixing of cultures. Pick any city in the country and you can likely find a native living right here. And often times they bring that city?s food with them. Tonight?s Bay Area Best takes us to St. Pete and features two Chicago guys and some pizza.
Sun 'n Fun returns to Lakeland; Blue Angels arrive Thursday
The skies over Lakeland are getting busier as the annual Sun ‘n Fun fly-in returns this week. Hundreds of aircraft, from home-built kits to vintage planes to top-of-the-line fighter jets, are participating in the 45th edition of the airshow at Lakeland Linder Airport.
The skies over Lakeland are getting busier as the annual Sun ‘n Fun fly-in returns this week. Hundreds of aircraft, from home-built kits to vintage planes to top-of-the-line fighter jets, are participating in the 45th edition of the airshow at Lakeland Linder Airport.
Drone Zone: Hollis Garden
We're taking you to a neo-classical garden in the heart of Lakeland. Hollis Garden is within Lake Mirror Park. As FOX 13 photojournalist John Wright shows us, it tells the story of Florida?s history in flowers and landscaping.
We're taking you to a neo-classical garden in the heart of Lakeland. Hollis Garden is within Lake Mirror Park. As FOX 13 photojournalist John Wright shows us, it tells the story of Florida?s history in flowers and landscaping.
From 1989: New WTVT studios
After the original 1950s-era building became a bit cramped, WTVT moved into new studios in 1989. We took the opportunity to highlight our involvement in the community, which is still an important part of our business.
After the original 1950s-era building became a bit cramped, WTVT moved into new studios in 1989. We took the opportunity to highlight our involvement in the community, which is still an important part of our business.
From 1985: Big 13 'specialists'
A series of spots from 1985 that highlight the different beats that our reporters covered at the time. See if you can recognize some of them -- despite their classic 1980s hair.
A series of spots from 1985 that highlight the different beats that our reporters covered at the time. See if you can recognize some of them -- despite their classic 1980s hair.
From 1985: Hurricane Elena promo
This storm pummeled the west coast of Florida for several days in 1985 before making landfall to the north. Throughout that time, Roy Leep and the rest of the WTVT team were busy with round-the-clock coverage. Some things never change.
This storm pummeled the west coast of Florida for several days in 1985 before making landfall to the north. Throughout that time, Roy Leep and the rest of the WTVT team were busy with round-the-clock coverage. Some things never change.
From 1986: Andy and Roy promo
Andy Hardy and Roy Leep spoke their own languages and had their own styles, as this tongue-in-cheek spot from 1986 shows.
Andy Hardy and Roy Leep spoke their own languages and had their own styles, as this tongue-in-cheek spot from 1986 shows.
From 1985: Big 13 song
Caution: You may need a napkin to wipe the sap from the screen after watching this 1985 promo. Back in the day, that was one stylish living room.
Caution: You may need a napkin to wipe the sap from the screen after watching this 1985 promo. Back in the day, that was one stylish living room.
From 1994: Good Day Tampa Bay expands
Sure, it seems like the Good Day team has been helping you start the day forever. But Bill Murphy and Leslie Spencer kicked off the latest version of the show back in 1994.
Sure, it seems like the Good Day team has been helping you start the day forever. But Bill Murphy and Leslie Spencer kicked off the latest version of the show back in 1994.
From 1979: It's a Tradition
One of a series of promos produced in 1979 that highlighted WTVT's experience covering the Tampa Bay area. Take a look at that 1979 set, the old-school yellow graphics, and...those haircuts!
One of a series of promos produced in 1979 that highlighted WTVT's experience covering the Tampa Bay area. Take a look at that 1979 set, the old-school yellow graphics, and...those haircuts!
From 1980: Celebrate Big 13
This piece, created for our 25th anniversary, looks at the advances made by both WTVT and the Tampa Bay area during our first quarter-century on the air.
This piece, created for our 25th anniversary, looks at the advances made by both WTVT and the Tampa Bay area during our first quarter-century on the air.
WTVT news opens through the years
The 'open' is the signature element of any TV show, including a newscast. From our simple start back in 1955 to the high-definition open currently in use, it's easy to see the advances in technology just by watching these newscast intros.
The 'open' is the signature element of any TV show, including a newscast. From our simple start back in 1955 to the high-definition open currently in use, it's easy to see the advances in technology just by watching these newscast intros.
From 1985: Walter Cronkite promo
The elder statesman of news took time in 1985 to promote WTVT, then a CBS affiliate. And that's the way it is.
The elder statesman of news took time in 1985 to promote WTVT, then a CBS affiliate. And that's the way it is.
Rare white squirrel spotted in Sarasota
Squirrels are a common sight in Florida, but spotting a white one is a rare phenomenon.
Squirrels are a common sight in Florida, but spotting a white one is a rare phenomenon.
K9 Titan recovering after being shot by suspect in St. Petersburg
A K9 officer is continuing to improve just days after he and a Pinellas County deputy were shot by a suspect.
A K9 officer is continuing to improve just days after he and a Pinellas County deputy were shot by a suspect.
Bay Area Best: Kojak?s House of Ribs
A shared meal often means more than filled stomachs. In one woman?s case, it filled her heart. In this week?s Bay Area Best segment, our Chip Brewster takes us to South Tampa and a restaurant where love bloomed over a couple plates of barbecue.
A shared meal often means more than filled stomachs. In one woman?s case, it filled her heart. In this week?s Bay Area Best segment, our Chip Brewster takes us to South Tampa and a restaurant where love bloomed over a couple plates of barbecue.
Drone Zone: Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park
We're taking you to Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park in New Port Richey. As FOX 13 photojournalist John Wright shows us, there's a lot to see and do when you step out of the city.
We're taking you to Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park in New Port Richey. As FOX 13 photojournalist John Wright shows us, there's a lot to see and do when you step out of the city.