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.
Pinellas County begins beach renourishment project
In Pinellas County, crews are moving around a lot of sand -- enough to fill the Dali Museum more than 40 times. Kailey Tracy reports.
Testing source of shrimp at local restaurants
Shrimp dishes are a staple at many Tampa Bay area restaurants, but according to seafood experts, customers may not be getting what they?re paying for. Aaron Mesmer reports.
Prosecution rests in Suni Bell murder case
On Friday, prosecutors finished presenting their case in the trial of five men accused of murdering four-year-old Suni Bell. Evan Axelbank reports.
Sarasota County schools explore repurposing of local elementary school
FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Florida's no vaccine mandate concerns
FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
2025 Association of Zoos & Aquariums conference
This weekend, zoo and aquarium professionals from around the world will gather in Tampa with a shared goal of protecting and saving animals worldwide. It's part of the 2025 Association of Zoos and Aquariums Conference.
Only in Florida: Sept. 12, 2025
Having a strange encounter with an alligator, having your mugshot wind up on the desk of Grady Judd or getting arrested after offering to pay a woman to let you sniff her feet. FOX 13's Chris Cato has the latest Only in Florida.
Homeless Outreach in Tampa Bay
FOX 13's Mark Wilson talks with Thomas Brown with Tampa Homeless Outreach.
News conference on arrest in Charlie Kirk shooting
Officials on Friday announced the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who's accused of killing political activist Charlie Kirk in Utah on Wednesday.
Florida warns teachers after Kirk assassination
In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk?s shooting death in Utah, education leaders in Florida are warning teachers to be careful when it comes to their social media posts. FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.
Applications for bear hunt open Friday
For the first time in 10 years, Florida is holding a bear hunt. The application process opens Friday. FOX 13?s Kellie Cowan reports.
Homeowners call for canal dredging
Residents along West Euclid and West Bay Villa Avenue in South Tampa are urging the city to address flooding concerns tied to Canal 20. Evyn Moon reports.
Sarasota officers remember protecting George W. Bush on 9/11
Twenty-four years ago, on September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush was at Emma E Booker Elementary School in Sarasota to celebrate reading scores and Sarasota police will never forget evacuating the president from the school to Air Force One after learning of the terror attacks. Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Impact of political violence
National, state and local leaders condemned the shooting death of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus Wednesday, and data shows political violence is rising. Briona Arradondo reports.
Unsolved Florida: Zach Bernhardt
It's a case that's haunted Clearwater for more than two decades. Twenty-five years ago, 8-year-old Zachary Bernhardt disappeared in the middle of the night. Genevieve Curtis reports.
Suni Bell murder trial continues
The trial continues for five men charged in the murder of a 4-year-old girl. The jury heard testimony from detectives who helped connect the trail of evidence to this group of men. Kylie Jones reports.
Remembering 9/11 24 years later
On a somber day marking 24 years since the September 11th attacks, a large ceremony took place in Palm Harbor honoring thousands of lives lost in 2001. Evan Axelbank reports.
One fisherman found, second still missing
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a fisherman who they say disappeared nearly 50 miles off the Gulf coast. Kailey Tracy reports.