Artist uses duct tape to create works of art
Vincent Ricottilli has been creating art with duct tape since high school. FOX 13 photojournalist Barry Wong introduces us to him.
‘Buck naked’ Florida man busted in Polk County
Polk County deputies arrested a man who was caught on camera walking naked down a street in near freezing temperatures.
Making Cents with Walter Allen 11/20/25
FOX 13’s Walter Allen helps you make sense of the week’s business, economic and technology news.
'Kimberly Akimbo' musical performing at Straz Center
Actress Ann Morrison joins the FOX 13 studio to discuss her upcoming performance in the 'Kimberly Akimbo' musical at the Straz Center.
Bringing back cursive in schools
Two Florida lawmakers, Fl State Rep. Toby Overdorf (R) and Fl State Sen. Erin Grall (R), have introduced bills that would once again require cursive instruction in the state’s public schools. Cursive was removed from Florida’s required curriculum in 2010. Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Firefighters reunite with dog they saved
There was a heartwarming reunion between firefighters and a dog they rescued in a house fire earlier this month. Chris Cato reports.
Deputies shoot, kill man armed with brick
A suspect accused of beating an elderly man with a brick and charging at Polk County deputies was shot and killed in a Lakeland community Wednesday afternoon. Danielle Zulkosky reports.
FDLE searches for clues in disappearance out of Bartow
In a case that has puzzled authorities and left a family in anguish, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is intensifying its investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Samantha Fiddler, a Canadian mother of three. Genevieve Curtis reports.
Ms. Sun City Center pageant returns
The beloved Ms. Sun City Center pageant is back eighteen years later. The community revived the pageant hoping to celebrate the beauty of seniors and their love of volunteering. Allie Corey reports.
Solutions to keep kids off the streets
This week, FOX 13 got an inside look at a statewide operation that led to the recovery of 122 missing children in Florida. The U.S. Marshals led a team of local law enforcement in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Fort Myers. Genevieve Curtis reports.
Full briefing: Lakeland deputy-involved shooting
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news briefing after a deputy-involved shooting in Lakeland Wednesday evening.
Braille book collection for students
Many of us love to read a good book, and now, some kids in Brandon have a new library that's made for them. Lloyd Sowers reports.
Sen. Rick Scott pitches Health Savings Account plan
Republicans, including President Trump, have promised for more than a decade to improve Obamacare. Evan Axelbank reports.
School boards respond to new charter school law
A new Florida law allowing "Schools of Hope" charter schools to move into public school classrooms on the taxpayer dime is giving some school boards second thoughts about building new schools. Aaron Mesmer reports.
Father charged with felony child neglect
A Sarasota man is facing felony child neglect charges after police said his three sons were found living in deplorable conditions and not going to school. Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Pinellas County posts strong tourism numbers despite storm recovery
Pinellas County has bounced back from Hurricane Helene with some strong tourism numbers. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Auburndale opens redesigned Lake Ariana Park
The city of Auburndale is celebrating the opening of the brand-new Lake Ariana Park and Civic Center. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Utility Scam Awareness Day reminds customers to be extra careful
TECO, Duke Energy, and the Better Business Bureau Serving West Florida have designated Wednesday, Nov. 19 as Utility Scam Awareness Day in an effort to educate residents about these kinds of schemes. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
'Sacred Currents' at Lake Wales Art Council
"Sacred Currents: Spirituality in African Art" is on display at the Lake Wales Arts Council. Photojournalist Barry Wong reports.
Watch: Stolen truck suspect arrested after pursuit in Plant City
Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office | A man accused of stealing a truck in Plant City is facing several charges after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives and an aviation unit tracked him down during a pursuit Tuesday afternoon.