The Great Wolf Lodge had its grand opening on Thursday and a special guest was on hand, someone who has experience with grand ...

Learn about our editorial standards and how we make money. Positioned in an inlet on Florida’s west coast, Tampa’s otherwise idyllic location can be troublesome for residents as hurricanes from the ...

A 48-year-old Clearwater man died early this morning after his truck crashed into a Marco’s Pizza in Crystal River. The incident occurred ... Please make a small donation to the Tampa Free Press to ...

Press play above to watch FOX 13 News. CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. - A 62-year-old man was shot and killed on Monday and investigators are still trying to find the shooter, according to the Citrus County ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — A study from 2023 revealed a troubling trend that is leading to the injury and death of bottlenose dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon. The study, done by the Hubbs-SeaWorld ...

When Billy Crystal regularly hosted the Academy Awards, he liked to begin the show with a montage where he was inserted into the nominated films. The 2000 opening leaned more on Hollywood history ...

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — It's been just over two weeks since Hurricane Milton barreled through the Tampa Bay area, a region already battered by Hurricane Helene just weeks before. Milton ...

From a real rock launch pad to the majestic, crystal-clear springs, there's no shortage of attractions for every personality, budget, and comfort level. As a Florida resident and mom, these are my ...

Crystal Lagoons was the original name for VAI Resort when the concept was proposed to the Glendale City Council, which unanimously approved it in 2020. Plans called for many features VAI Resort ...

I’m off a small motu or sand islet in Taha’a lagoon, where everything is beautiful. Fish compete to be the gaudiest and most improbably striped. Lemonpeel angelfish have blue-rimmed eyes on ...

Regional water managers voted Tuesday morning to repeal emergency one-day-a-week watering restrictions after a busy rainy season refilled Tampa Bay’s drinking water supply. In a news release ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The City of Tampa is informing residents that their future utility bills will be impacted by Hurricane Milton. Due to debris interfering with city officials’ ability to ...