Florida posts worst citrus season in nearly a century
Numbers released Wednesday confirmed that Florida?s 2022-2023 citrus season was the worst in nearly a century, as growers tried to recover from an early-season hurricane that exacerbated industry struggles.
Crews to begin refilling deadly sinkhole
On Monday, Hillsborough County crews will begin refilling a sinkhole that has reopened twice after swallowing a man in 2013
Woman finds brother?s grave nearly 60 years later
With the help of caring staff at City Hall in Haines City, Veronica Bermudes found her little brother?s grave. When Ricardo Dimas passed away in 1973 he was only 2-year-old and his grave marker and records had been lost.
Polk County ramps up mosquito spraying
As teams in Sarasota County investigate a seventh suspected case of Malaria, mosquito control teams across the Bay area are focused on prevention.
?Dr. Deep Sea? writes fiction book
A USF professor who broke a record by living 100 days under the sea in Key Largo is also a published fiction writer.
Four injured by turbulence on flight to PIE
Four people were injured onboard an Allegiant flight that landed at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport after it experienced severe turbulence Wednesday afternoon.
Heat wave causing problems below water
According to Mote Marine scientists, ocean water off the coast is reaching temperatures in the 90s. When water gets too hot, corals could starve and die.
Martinis for Moffitt raises money to beat cancer
This Saturday will be the 17th annual Martinis for Moffitt. Tickets are still available for the fundraising event.
?The Summer of Songbird? by Kristy Woodson Harvey
Author Kristy Woodson Harvey provides insight into her novel about four women who come together to save the summer camp they attended as children.
Polk State College basketball camp for kids
Brandon Giles, the head coach of Polk State Men's Basketball Camp, says starting the program was a way to continue his father's legacy. The camp is a way for kids to improve their skills in the sport and make friends.
Allegiant passengers injured during severe turbulence
Four people were injured onboard an Allegiant flight that landed at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport after it experienced severe turbulence Wednesday afternoon.?
Doctor shares firsthand experience with malaria
A Florida doctor who has survived malaria several times urged the community in Sarasota and Manatee counties Wednesday to take precautions following six confirmed locally-transmitted cases.
Tampa's History: 1920's prohibition
FOX 13 is celebrating Tampa's 136th birthday with a look at local history.
Ballplayer working to make his dreams a reality
A Pinellas native with eyes on playing in the MLB isn't letting adversity stop his dreams from coming true.
Drug cocktail increase overdose deaths in Florida
Xylazine, which is typically used as a horse tranquilizer, is finding its way into street drugs like fentanyl. According to research, fentanyl mixed with xylazine can help prolong the euphoric effects of opioids, but is extremely dangerous.
4 Lakeland officers cleared in viral arrest
More than six months after a controversial arrest was caught on camera, the officers involved were justified in the actions they took while arresting Antwan Glover.
Farmers Insurance reducing coverage in Florida
Farmers joins more than a dozen insurance companies that have either gone insolvent or left Florida all together in recent years.
The 'Gratitude Club' searching for new home
After 18 years in the same location, the non-profit is looking for a new space to help people facing addiction. The club needs help buying or renovating a new building.
Deputies rescue child with autism from pond
Two Hillsborough County deputies waded in chest deep water to save the life of a 4-year-old with autism.
Animals killed in fire at wildlife center
Authorities are trying to figure out what caused a wildlife center to go up in flames Thursday morning killing dozens of animals inside.