Once-a-year-treat paczki return to Venice shelves
It's a big day of celebration all over the world: Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras.
It's a big day of celebration all over the world: Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras.
Make way for rays! 'Fever' spotted along Gandy Bridge
We've seen alligators in Florida using crosswalks. But how about a fever of rays using the boat channel? That's what SkyFOX spotted this morning: A large group of rays swimming through the channel under the Gandy Bridge.
We've seen alligators in Florida using crosswalks. But how about a fever of rays using the boat channel? That's what SkyFOX spotted this morning: A large group of rays swimming through the channel under the Gandy Bridge.
Busch Gardens welcomes new baby giraffe, Angel
Busch Gardens has welcomed another baby giraffe to its Serengeti home.
Busch Gardens has welcomed another baby giraffe to its Serengeti home.
Boats light up for Treasure Island's favorite parade
It's been a holiday tradition on the beach for more than 30 years.
It's been a holiday tradition on the beach for more than 30 years.
Cold weather brings manatees to Three Sisters Springs' warm waters
Manatees huddled together in warmer waters is a normal sight to see during the Florida cold.
Manatees huddled together in warmer waters is a normal sight to see during the Florida cold.
Florida Botanical Gardens is Pinellas' tropical oasis
Need a break from life's hustle and bustle? A tropical paradise in Pinellas County might be for you.
Need a break from life's hustle and bustle? A tropical paradise in Pinellas County might be for you.
Florida man wrangles gator using wet blanket, broom
A southwest Florida man took it upon himself to help what appeared to be a distressed alligator in his backyard.
A southwest Florida man took it upon himself to help what appeared to be a distressed alligator in his backyard.
Strawberry Festival promises grand views from new grandstand
The Florida Strawberry Festival is steeped in tradition, but they've unveiled a big new improvement that they say is aimed at making new memories. It's a 10,500-seat grandstand, especially engineered for good acoustics, and much closer to the stage than the old cement bleachers built in 1950.
The Florida Strawberry Festival is steeped in tradition, but they've unveiled a big new improvement that they say is aimed at making new memories. It's a 10,500-seat grandstand, especially engineered for good acoustics, and much closer to the stage than the old cement bleachers built in 1950.
Florida State Fair a family tradition for founders
The Florida State Fair opens Thursday and for Doyle Carlton III, the chairman of the fair board, it's a labor of love and a family tradition.
The Florida State Fair opens Thursday and for Doyle Carlton III, the chairman of the fair board, it's a labor of love and a family tradition.
Gasparilla's history showcased at Henry Plant Museum
When the Jose Gasparilla sails in, it will be the 114th time that Tampa celebrates what's become so familiar. But the Gasparilla parades and festivals have a surprising history, starting with horses.
When the Jose Gasparilla sails in, it will be the 114th time that Tampa celebrates what's become so familiar. But the Gasparilla parades and festivals have a surprising history, starting with horses.
Kumquat Festival pays homage to tiny fruit with funny name
The annual Kumquat Festival is being held in historic downtown Dade City this weekend.
The annual Kumquat Festival is being held in historic downtown Dade City this weekend.
Hundreds of Santas take on surfing
More than 800 surfing Santas hung-ten in Cocoa Beach. The event started out as George Trosset’s local family tradition, a few years ago.
More than 800 surfing Santas hung-ten in Cocoa Beach. The event started out as George Trosset’s local family tradition, a few years ago.
Pig races: A Florida State Fair tradition
If you just can't wait for the Daytona 500 this weekend, we found some races that just might hold you over.
If you just can't wait for the Daytona 500 this weekend, we found some races that just might hold you over.
Tampa Bay woman opens up about past eating disorder
Iris Ruth Pastor has a wonderful life. She has five children and six grandkids. She’s a published author and public speaker. To most people, Iris has it all.
Iris Ruth Pastor has a wonderful life. She has five children and six grandkids. She’s a published author and public speaker. To most people, Iris has it all.
From 1984: First Florida shuttle landing
WTVT's Mark Gould was at Kennedy Space Center when space shuttle Challenger made the program's first-ever landing in Florida. Originally reported February 11, 1984.
WTVT's Mark Gould was at Kennedy Space Center when space shuttle Challenger made the program's first-ever landing in Florida. Originally reported February 11, 1984.
Dr. Williams shows dreams do come true
As we celebrate African-American Heritage, we profile a local woman living a dream, a real trailblazer who is "What's Right With Tampa Bay."
As we celebrate African-American Heritage, we profile a local woman living a dream, a real trailblazer who is "What's Right With Tampa Bay."
Half of VA patients who experienced sexual trauma are men
Thousands of women and men have reported sexual misconduct within the ranks of the U.S. military, but survivors say the #MeToo movement left them behind.
Thousands of women and men have reported sexual misconduct within the ranks of the U.S. military, but survivors say the #MeToo movement left them behind.
Three shelter pigs in need of a forever home
There was a family seven adorable pigs who needed a forever home as of Monday, now there are three piglets left for adoption at SPCA Tampa Bay.
There was a family seven adorable pigs who needed a forever home as of Monday, now there are three piglets left for adoption at SPCA Tampa Bay.
Coney Island Grill is St. Pete's oldest family-owned restaurant
A nostalgic family owned restaurant stands the test of time in St. Pete.
A nostalgic family owned restaurant stands the test of time in St. Pete.
Little boy gives out goody bags to homeless in Clearwater
No doubt social media can move people in positive ways. It inspired a young man to take on a very adult responsibility. He's What's Right With Tampa Bay.
No doubt social media can move people in positive ways. It inspired a young man to take on a very adult responsibility. He's What's Right With Tampa Bay.