Woman surprises best friend at Lightning game
A woman who has been living abroad in Australia surprised her best friend at a Tampa Bay Lightning game after they hadn't seen each other in two years.
A woman who has been living abroad in Australia surprised her best friend at a Tampa Bay Lightning game after they hadn't seen each other in two years.
The future of the Mirasol
The Mirasol is currently a 58-unit upscale apartment building, and its new owners are asking the City of Tampa to approve a rezoning that would allow the property to be converted into a more than 110-room boutique hotel with additional condominiums. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
The Mirasol is currently a 58-unit upscale apartment building, and its new owners are asking the City of Tampa to approve a rezoning that would allow the property to be converted into a more than 110-room boutique hotel with additional condominiums. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Hospitalizations, doctors visits on the rise with flu
As people return to school and work this week, flu cases are climbing across the Tampa Bay area following the holiday season. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
As people return to school and work this week, flu cases are climbing across the Tampa Bay area following the holiday season. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Local leaders watch property tax proposals
It's almost time for lawmakers to head back to Tallahassee, and when they do, plenty of cities have priorities they'd like to see addressed. One bill local leaders are paying attention to is property tax reform. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.
It's almost time for lawmakers to head back to Tallahassee, and when they do, plenty of cities have priorities they'd like to see addressed. One bill local leaders are paying attention to is property tax reform. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.
Anna Maria Island working to rebuild city pier
Work continues on the Anna Maria Pier after being damaged by both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton — it adds to the charm of Anna Maria Island.
Work continues on the Anna Maria Pier after being damaged by both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton — it adds to the charm of Anna Maria Island.
Spike in scams targeting seniors
A report from the Federal Trade Commission shows a spike in reported losses from fraud among seniors. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
A report from the Federal Trade Commission shows a spike in reported losses from fraud among seniors. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Gov. DeSantis shares immigration enforcement efforts
Governor Ron DeSantis said more than 10,000 illegal immigrants have been removed from Florida over the last nine months -- many with criminal records. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Governor Ron DeSantis said more than 10,000 illegal immigrants have been removed from Florida over the last nine months -- many with criminal records. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
PCSO opens new district office in Northeast Polk
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is opening another district office -- this time in the northeast part of the county. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is opening another district office -- this time in the northeast part of the county. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Multiple cars catch fire in hotel garage
Several cars were on fire Monday afternoon in the garage at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Tampa, according to Tampa Fire Rescue. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Several cars were on fire Monday afternoon in the garage at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Tampa, according to Tampa Fire Rescue. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Countdown continues to Epiphany Cross Dive
The countdown continues to the 120th annual Epiphany Celebrations. The dive is Tuesday at Spring Bayou in Tarpon Springs.
The countdown continues to the 120th annual Epiphany Celebrations. The dive is Tuesday at Spring Bayou in Tarpon Springs.
Creating pollinator friendly roadsides
From bees to butterflies, pollinator populations are declining around the world. But, new research by the University of Florida may have one solution -- by creating "pollinator friendly" roadsides.
From bees to butterflies, pollinator populations are declining around the world. But, new research by the University of Florida may have one solution -- by creating "pollinator friendly" roadsides.
Inside the Gulfport Night Market
On the first Friday of each month, local artisans, craftspeople and vendors hold a community market in Gulfport. FOX 13 Photojournalist Jackson Morris reports.
On the first Friday of each month, local artisans, craftspeople and vendors hold a community market in Gulfport. FOX 13 Photojournalist Jackson Morris reports.
Much of Tampa Bay area in severe drought
The Withlacoochee Forestry Center of the Florida Forest Service said it's already responded to nine wildfires in 2026 in the Tampa Bay area. The latest one was in Citrus County, and the current weather isn’t enough to keep the wildfires down. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
The Withlacoochee Forestry Center of the Florida Forest Service said it's already responded to nine wildfires in 2026 in the Tampa Bay area. The latest one was in Citrus County, and the current weather isn’t enough to keep the wildfires down. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Business supports teen shot by stepfather
The owners of a jewelry business are showing their support and love to the victims of a murder suicide, including a 13-year-old who suffered gunshot wounds. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
The owners of a jewelry business are showing their support and love to the victims of a murder suicide, including a 13-year-old who suffered gunshot wounds. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Push to get recreational marijuana on 2026 ballot
In 2024, 56% of Florida voters supported legalizing recreational marijuana, but the measure fell short of the 60% needed to pass a constitutional amendment. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
In 2024, 56% of Florida voters supported legalizing recreational marijuana, but the measure fell short of the 60% needed to pass a constitutional amendment. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Fireworks to blame for several local house fires
A Riverview home fire caused by fireworks early Thursday morning was one of many fires Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to overnight as residents rang in the new year. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
A Riverview home fire caused by fireworks early Thursday morning was one of many fires Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to overnight as residents rang in the new year. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
2026 Florida legislative agenda
Florida lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis are preparing for an unusually active legislative session in 2026. Top priorities include property tax relief, potential elimination of school vaccine mandates and reviewing state and congressional maps. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Florida lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis are preparing for an unusually active legislative session in 2026. Top priorities include property tax relief, potential elimination of school vaccine mandates and reviewing state and congressional maps. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Are flamingoes on the verge of a comeback in Florida?
Florida lawmakers will consider naming the flamingo the official state bird during the upcoming legislative session. While flamingoes are native to Florida, they're exceptionally rare, but it hasn't always been that way. FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers reports.
Florida lawmakers will consider naming the flamingo the official state bird during the upcoming legislative session. While flamingoes are native to Florida, they're exceptionally rare, but it hasn't always been that way. FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers reports.
Firework causes house fire in Riverview
While last night was an evening of celebrations, one wrong move can ruin everything. That's exactly what happened in Riverview last night after a fire broke out. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan reports.
While last night was an evening of celebrations, one wrong move can ruin everything. That's exactly what happened in Riverview last night after a fire broke out. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan reports.
Video: St. Pete Pier fireworks show rings in 2026
What better way to ring in 2026 with fireworks? Many spent New Years Eve at the St. Pete Pier as we said good by to 2025 and hello to 2026.
What better way to ring in 2026 with fireworks? Many spent New Years Eve at the St. Pete Pier as we said good by to 2025 and hello to 2026.