University of Tampa grad runs Boston Marathon barefoot
A University of Tampa graduate ran the Boston Marathon barefoot, finishing in about 3:47 after what he described as an unconventional 40-day training period.
A University of Tampa graduate ran the Boston Marathon barefoot, finishing in about 3:47 after what he described as an unconventional 40-day training period.
The Dinner Detective: An interactive murder mystery
A dinner theater experience that turns guests into detectives is gaining popularity across North America, combining a multi-course meal with a live, interactive murder mystery.
A dinner theater experience that turns guests into detectives is gaining popularity across North America, combining a multi-course meal with a live, interactive murder mystery.
Polynesian cultural festival brings music, food and traditions to Miami
A Polynesian cultural festival is bringing music, food, games, and dance to Miami this weekend, organizers said. The event features hula lessons, traditional competitions, canoe races, and ancestral games, along with performances from artists, including guests from French Polynesia
A Polynesian cultural festival is bringing music, food, games, and dance to Miami this weekend, organizers said. The event features hula lessons, traditional competitions, canoe races, and ancestral games, along with performances from artists, including guests from French Polynesia
Conch Republic mock secession in Florida Keys becomes enduring local legend
A lighthearted protest in the Florida Keys in 1982 briefly declared the “independence” of the islands from the United States in response to a federal Border Patrol checkpoint.
A lighthearted protest in the Florida Keys in 1982 briefly declared the “independence” of the islands from the United States in response to a federal Border Patrol checkpoint.
Jacksonville Beach to host annual sandcastle contest
Jacksonville Beach will host its annual sandcastle contest on April 25, inviting participants to showcase creative designs along the shoreline.
Jacksonville Beach will host its annual sandcastle contest on April 25, inviting participants to showcase creative designs along the shoreline.
'Tequila Town' immersive experience opens in Hialeah through May 5
“Tequila Town,” an immersive, 25,000-square-foot experience now open in Hialeah, features multiple themed rooms, actors, and a train-inspired journey that takes visitors through the history and culture of tequila.
“Tequila Town,” an immersive, 25,000-square-foot experience now open in Hialeah, features multiple themed rooms, actors, and a train-inspired journey that takes visitors through the history and culture of tequila.
Collector’s museum in Ponte Vedra Beach preserves vintage toys
A lifelong collector in Ponte Vedra Beach is preserving decades of toy history through an extensive museum featuring vintage tin robots, arcade machines and iconic memorabilia.
A lifelong collector in Ponte Vedra Beach is preserving decades of toy history through an extensive museum featuring vintage tin robots, arcade machines and iconic memorabilia.
Gatorland alligator Jawlene celebrates milestone, birthday
A well-known alligator at Gatorland is celebrating a major milestone and gearing up for a birthday celebration later this year, according to the park.
A well-known alligator at Gatorland is celebrating a major milestone and gearing up for a birthday celebration later this year, according to the park.
Florida prepares for new Jaguars stadium and temporary Orlando move
The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to play games in Orlando beginning in 2027 as construction moves forward on a new stadium in Jacksonville.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to play games in Orlando beginning in 2027 as construction moves forward on a new stadium in Jacksonville.
Interactive magic show 'The Magician’s Table' opens in Tampa
A new interactive magic show is offering audiences in Tampa a two-hour, close-up performance combined with a cocktail lounge experience.
A new interactive magic show is offering audiences in Tampa a two-hour, close-up performance combined with a cocktail lounge experience.
Rick Ross launches car care line, expands business ventures
Rapper Rick Ross is turning his passion for luxury cars into a new business, launching a car detailing line called “Slippery Slope.”
Rapper Rick Ross is turning his passion for luxury cars into a new business, launching a car detailing line called “Slippery Slope.”
Painting With A Twist brings art and fun to Florida families
Local families are getting creative at Painting With A Twist, where kids and adults alike can enjoy hands-on art in a relaxed setting.
Local families are getting creative at Painting With A Twist, where kids and adults alike can enjoy hands-on art in a relaxed setting.
Florida sanctuary rescues foxes from fur trade, exotic pet industry
Pawsitive Beginnings Key Largo is a sanctuary dedicated to rescuing foxes. This is its sixth year of operation, highlighting its work rehabilitating animals from the fur trade and exotic pet industry.
Pawsitive Beginnings Key Largo is a sanctuary dedicated to rescuing foxes. This is its sixth year of operation, highlighting its work rehabilitating animals from the fur trade and exotic pet industry.
Irish dancers showcase tradition ahead of St. Patrick’s Day
Dancers from the Scarf School of Irish Dance visited a local TV studio to demonstrate traditional Irish dancing ahead of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Dancers from the Scarf School of Irish Dance visited a local TV studio to demonstrate traditional Irish dancing ahead of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Magician Naathan Phan bringing ‘Masters of Illusion’ show to Clearwater
Magician Naathan Phan is bringing the touring “Masters of Illusion” show to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on March 19.
Magician Naathan Phan is bringing the touring “Masters of Illusion” show to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on March 19.
Florida Tonight visits Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center
Manatees have surprisingly very little body fat. Their size is due to a large digestive system. This is why they gravitate toward warmer waters in the winter months.
Manatees have surprisingly very little body fat. Their size is due to a large digestive system. This is why they gravitate toward warmer waters in the winter months.
Great Florida Bigfoot Conference returns to Ocala June 12-13
Believers, researchers and the curious alike are preparing to gather for the 2026 Great Florida Bigfoot Conference at the World Equestrian Center.
Believers, researchers and the curious alike are preparing to gather for the 2026 Great Florida Bigfoot Conference at the World Equestrian Center.
Busch Gardens Food, Wine & Garden Festival returns
The annual Food, Wine and Garden Festival has returned to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, offering guests dozens of dishes, international wines, and live entertainment through May 10.
The annual Food, Wine and Garden Festival has returned to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, offering guests dozens of dishes, international wines, and live entertainment through May 10.
Florida marks 181st birthday with look at state’s history and quirks
Florida is marking 181 years since becoming a state, prompting a look back at some of its more unusual history.
Florida is marking 181 years since becoming a state, prompting a look back at some of its more unusual history.
Tampa Bay works to revive Florida’s film industry with local incentives
Florida, once known as the “Hollywood of the East,” is seeing renewed efforts to bolster its film and television industry, particularly in the Tampa Bay region.
Florida, once known as the “Hollywood of the East,” is seeing renewed efforts to bolster its film and television industry, particularly in the Tampa Bay region.