Budget battle over bunker gear
The City of St. Petersburg is getting closer to approving its $1.1 billion budget, but not without some concerns from residents and council members over youth programming, utility rates and firefighter bunker gear. Genevieve Curtis reports.
Lakeland expanding red light, speed zone camera program
With all the growth Lakeland has been experiencing, red-light camera violations have actually increased over the years. This is another reason why the city is taking a closer look at where these cameras and school speed zone cameras should be located. Carla Bayron reports.
Gold prices rising
At the beginning of the year, an ounce of gold was trading at $2,669 an ounce. On Friday, though, gold closed at $3,668 an ounce, which is up more than 200% in the last two years. Evan Axelbank reports.
Closing statements wrap up in Suni Bell murder trial
Tensions were high in a Tampa courtroom where five men are on trial for murdering 4-year-old Suni Bell three years ago. Closing statements wrapped up late Monday afternoon after an outburst from one of the defendants. Kylie Jones reports.
Police: 5-year-old girl rescued from neglect
An anonymous tip landed a Sarasota couple behind bars after investigators said they neglected their child. Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Video: Law enforcement stops wrong-way driver
The Tampa Police Department and Florida Highway Patrol said they arrest a wrong-way driver over the weekend for DUI. They released dashcam and bodycam footage of the incident. Courtesy: Tampa Police Department.
Drop in enrollment as homeschooling surges
Florida public schools are experiencing a steep drop in enrollment, with Hillsborough County alone losing 7,000 students since last year. A major driver of that decline is the surge in homeschooling. Evyn Moon reports.
'Duffels of Dignity' program aims to help foster kids
Thousands of children in the Tampa Bay area are in foster care or living in homeless shelters. A lot of those children don't have many belongings to call their own, which is why Tampa International Airport is helping Hillsborough County Children's Services give them "Duffels of Dignity." Kylie Jones reports.
Robles Park Village demolition begins
The 35-acre public housing complex, built in the 1950s, once included more than 400 units of low-cost housing. It was vacated last year to clear the way for redevelopment. Aaron Mesmer reports.
Demolition begins at Robles Park
Tampa officials held a ceremony before demolition began and one of Tampa's oldest housing complexes.
Prayer Vigil in Sarasota for against deportation in Florida on FOX 13 News at 10
FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis speak with faith leaders condemning deportation expansion in Florida.
Health insurance premiums rising
FOX 13's Craig Patrick explains what is causing the steep hikes in home and car insurance.
Tarpon Springs church leaves lasting legacy behind
FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis shares how The Church on the Bayou is giving back to the community as they have closed after many years of operations.
New location for popular Cuban restaraunt
FOX 13's Jason Wright shares the new beginnings for the Box of Cubans restaurant as the owners take on a new location.
Talbot House Ministries location change
FOX 13's Carla Bayron shares that the Talbot House Ministries will be submitting an application for a new location.
Choosing between a Roth or a traditional 401(k)
FOX 13's Matthew McClellan interviewed financial planner and founder of Lakewater Advisory Dan Bennett about how to manage retirement accounts.
Roth vs Traditional 401(k): Which one's right for you?
FOX 13's Matthew McClellan talked with a financial planner about how people should be saving for retirement.
All-day breakfast at Foodys Diner
FOX 13's Jason Wright takes us inside Foodys Diner where breakfast is served all day.
Open carry rules vary depending on county
Florida now joins most of the nation on openly carrying firearms, after the First District Court of Appeals ruled the ban on open carry in the state unconstitutional on Wednesday. Briona Arradondo reports.
Social media division after assassination
After the murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, Utah Governor Spencer Cox is warning that enemy nations are weaponizing social media to incite violence and sow division among Americans. Genevieve Curtis reports.