Fire dangers with lithium-ion batteries

Calls tied to lithium-ion batteries are keeping fire crews busy in St. Pete, and firefighters across the country are using this week to educate and help prevent more of these dangerous blazes. They say they?re responding to these incidents at an alarming rate. Genevieve Curtis reports.

6,000-mile boat ride for charity

A St. Pete man is back home after sailing almost 6,000 miles in a pontoon boat to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay. Kailey Tracy reports.

Former city council candidate pulls gun at forum

A heated political forum for the Tampa City Council District 5 runoff turned chaotic Thursday night when former council candidate Elvis Piggott pulled a firearm during an altercation, prompting an ongoing police investigation. Aaron Mesmer reports.

Pam Bondi announces political threat arrest

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi returned home to Tampa on Friday to announce the arrest of a man accused of sending a letter to conservative political commentator Benny Johnson?s Tampa home that threatened to kill him. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.

CyberBay 2025

FOX 13's Briona Arradondo and her guest, Arnie Bellini, talk about cyber security.

'Squatted truck' dangers

There are some people in Tampa concerned with the safety of the "Carolina Lift," the legal but often controversial practice of lifting the front bumper of a vehicle four or more inches than the back bumper.?Danielle Zulkosky reports.

Passionate debate over flag discussion

It's been weeks since the state painted over St. Pete's Black History and Pride street murals, and city leaders are trying to find ways to replace them. One council member proposed two new variations of the city's flag that could be flown during certain months. Genevieve Curtis reports.

Moffitt receives grant to study rare condition

Research that could save lives is going to happen in Florida. Moffitt Cancer Center beat out hospitals all over the country to get a grant to study a rare condition that can be deadly and attacks patients already fighting cancer. Briona Arradondo reports.

St. Pete teen overcomes paralysis, swims competitively

Elizabeth Matthews, 14, was paralyzed at five years old, but she's didn't let that stop her from living her life. She used her swimming therapy to learn a new skill, and it's one that turned into a passion. Mark Wilson reports.

Protest over Polk County's partnership with ICE

�A Haines City woman is organizing a protest against the local law enforcement's partnership with ICE, which allows trained local officers to enforce federal immigration law. Carla Bayron reports.