Alligators freeze in NC swamp with noses above ice

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. (AP) -- Alligators in one North Carolina swamp have once again allowed themselves to freeze in place with their noses above the ice.

From 1989: Ted Bundy's execution
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Warren Elly reports from Starke, Florida on the day that serial killer Ted Bundy is executed. Originally aired January 24, 1989.

Floats and fireworks: Gasparilla Children's Parade 2019

For almost 70 years, the Gasparilla Children's Parade has been the family-friendly highlight of the pirating season and 2019 was no exception.

'Super Wolf Blood Moon' eclipse lights up, and darkens, the sky

Millions of people across the planet looked to the sky Sunday evening to witness the “super blood wolf Moon” eclipse. 

Dade City to host 22nd annual Kumquat Festival

The kumquat may be a tiny fruit, but it is at the center of a big festival in its honor in Dade City.

Florida Southern College, a reminder of one of America's great architects

"Child of the Sun" is the name of the group of structures that make up the Frank Lloyd Wright architecture at Florida Southern College in Lakeland.  

Made in Tampa Bay: Florida Cane Distillery

An Ybor City distillery is hand-crafting specialty spirits from sugar cane and the brand is beginning to make a name for itself far beyond Tampa.

70-year evolution of the Gasparilla Children's Parade

Gasparilla season officially kicks off this weekend when little pirates will invade the city. The G-rated Children's Parade is held the week before the more raucous Gasparilla Pirate Fest and has been a part of the festival's history since the 1940s.

From 2014: Mulberry man reunited with military K-9
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FOX 13's Walter Allen catches up with Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Simpson, who flew to Germany to bring home Robbie, his former K-9 partner. Originally aired March 12, 2014.

Rays' Arroyo gets kick out of donating shoes

The Tampa Bay Rays report for spring training in Port Charlotte next month.  In the meantime, infielder Christian Arroyo is doing a good deed.

Tarpon Springs-based non-profit hosting benefit for families impacted by shutdown

A Tarpon Springs, Florida non-profit is gearing up to help Bay Area U.S. Coast Guard workers and their families who may not get a paycheck January 15.

Tech-based band introduces kids to playing music with iPads

If you walk past the auditorium in Sanders Memorial Elementary in Land O' Lakes, you might think the school has a full band. Music blasts through the hallways during rehearsal.

Tampa boy to hold public birthday party to teach kindness, raise medical funds

An inspiring Tampa boy has been in and out of the hospital his entire life, and still makes time to bring kindness to all. He wants to spread his message by throwing a birthday party, open to everyone and anyone. 

11-year-old keeps himself busy during hospital visits with acts of kindness

Eric Piburn is only 11 years old, and has been dealing with health problems his entire life. Instead of focusing on the bad, he has been trying to inspire others.

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens will stick around past 2019

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is celebrating Christmas every day and every night through the first week of January.

Cirque du Soleil takes the ice at Amalie Arena

For the first time in the history of Cirque du Soleil they are bringing their unique blend of acrobatics to the ice. 

Letters to Santa expected to fill mailboxes in Christmas, Florida

Off the beaten path on the outskirts of Orlando's theme parks, there's a little Christmas all year round. Christmas, Florida is a popular postmark with a long and well-traveled history.