District asks judge to force charter school to close
The Hillsborough County School Board says it will seek an injunction against Walton Academy. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
The Hillsborough County School Board says it will seek an injunction against Walton Academy. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Polk State drops African-American Studies
An African-American studies course is no longer being taught at Polk State College because, according to officials there, it didn't comply with state law. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
An African-American studies course is no longer being taught at Polk State College because, according to officials there, it didn't comply with state law. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Florida couple to share their love of animation with pop-up exhibition
Jim Simpson and Laurie Dichiara have been collecting animation and entertainment memorabilia and historical artifacts for 25 years. FOX 13's Barry Wong has their story.
Jim Simpson and Laurie Dichiara have been collecting animation and entertainment memorabilia and historical artifacts for 25 years. FOX 13's Barry Wong has their story.
Manatee County 'wastefully spends' taxpayer dollars: CFO
Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia held a news conference in Manatee County regarding government accountability and wasteful spending.
Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia held a news conference in Manatee County regarding government accountability and wasteful spending.
Mini-cow goes on boat adventure
Captain Ryan Harrington of No Bananas Sportfishing recently took a min-cow named ‘Jason Moo-Moah’ and his owner on a boat tour in Pinellas County.
Captain Ryan Harrington of No Bananas Sportfishing recently took a min-cow named ‘Jason Moo-Moah’ and his owner on a boat tour in Pinellas County.
Riverwalk expansion project
On Thursday, residents will have a chance to learn about the West River BUILD Project, which will extend the Riverwalk, including roadway improvements and safety infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists. Danielle Zulkosky reports.
On Thursday, residents will have a chance to learn about the West River BUILD Project, which will extend the Riverwalk, including roadway improvements and safety infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists. Danielle Zulkosky reports.
Naked man wielding axe arrested for burglary
A Pinellas Park couple said they woke up to a nightmare they didn’t even know happened until they checked their security cameras the next day. Genevieve Curtis reports.
A Pinellas Park couple said they woke up to a nightmare they didn’t even know happened until they checked their security cameras the next day. Genevieve Curtis reports.
Nursing program expands to combat shortage
Nurses do a lot and are part of the backbone in hospitals, but it's no secret there's a shortage of them in Florida. So, the University of South Florida is making a move to reach more high school graduates. Briona Arradondo reports.
Nurses do a lot and are part of the backbone in hospitals, but it's no secret there's a shortage of them in Florida. So, the University of South Florida is making a move to reach more high school graduates. Briona Arradondo reports.
Firefighters, good Samaritans save man in fire
An elderly man and his dog are lucky to be alive after a fire in Dunedin that happened Tuesday evening along San Mateo Drive. Good Samaritans jumped in to help, but it was ultimately the bravery of two firefighters with minimal gear that brought him to safety. Jennifer Kveglis reports.
An elderly man and his dog are lucky to be alive after a fire in Dunedin that happened Tuesday evening along San Mateo Drive. Good Samaritans jumped in to help, but it was ultimately the bravery of two firefighters with minimal gear that brought him to safety. Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Two-alarm fire at former dog bar
Tampa firefighters battled a fire Wednesday evening at a building that once housed Pups Pub, a popular Tampa dog bar on Kennedy Boulevard that was closed down back in June. Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Tampa firefighters battled a fire Wednesday evening at a building that once housed Pups Pub, a popular Tampa dog bar on Kennedy Boulevard that was closed down back in June. Jennifer Kveglis reports.
24-year-old woman running for Lakeland mayor
A 24-year-old Lakelander is one of the youngest candidates ever running for mayor. Carla Bayron reports.
A 24-year-old Lakelander is one of the youngest candidates ever running for mayor. Carla Bayron reports.
Hillsborough approves $18M for Steinbrenner upgrades
Hillsborough County Commissioners voted to approve funding for upgrades at Steinbrenner Field. Evan Axelbank reports.
Hillsborough County Commissioners voted to approve funding for upgrades at Steinbrenner Field. Evan Axelbank reports.
Army Corps of Engineers gives greenlight to dredge Phillippi Creek
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed off on a Federal permit to dredge a portion of the Phillippi Creek in Sarasota County. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed off on a Federal permit to dredge a portion of the Phillippi Creek in Sarasota County. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Charter school defies order to shut down
Hillsborough school board members voted Tuesday evening to immediately terminate Walton Academy’s charter, citing repeated safety violations that district leaders say put students at risk. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Hillsborough school board members voted Tuesday evening to immediately terminate Walton Academy’s charter, citing repeated safety violations that district leaders say put students at risk. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Pasco Kids First
FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis and her guests discuss the effort to take care of vulnerable children in Pasco County.
FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis and her guests discuss the effort to take care of vulnerable children in Pasco County.
Florida exhibition focuses on using wood for art
In addition to the craft, Florida CraftArt's "Against The Grain" hope to show woodworking can be used to create pure art. FOX 13's Barry Wong show's us how.
In addition to the craft, Florida CraftArt's "Against The Grain" hope to show woodworking can be used to create pure art. FOX 13's Barry Wong show's us how.
Tampa launches mechanic training program
The City of Tampa is trying to tackle a shortage in its workforce with a new program. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
The City of Tampa is trying to tackle a shortage in its workforce with a new program. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Baby's reaction to Ghostface mask is horror movie-worthy
A Tennessee mom did not expect her son to have such a visceral reaction when she wore a Ghostface mask at a Dollar General store.
A Tennessee mom did not expect her son to have such a visceral reaction when she wore a Ghostface mask at a Dollar General store.
Opera Tampa entertains homeschool students
Dozens of homeschool students learned about opera through a special performance at the Straz Center.
Dozens of homeschool students learned about opera through a special performance at the Straz Center.
Meet Stylez, our FOX 13 Pet of the Week
Stylez is up for adoption at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Stylez is up for adoption at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.