Ceramic sculptor's first solo exhibit a mixture of nerves, excitement
Long-time ceramic sculptor Dorothea Calvert hopes to engage the audience with her first solo exhibition, "Praxis." FOX 13 photojournalist Barry Wong gives a preview!
Preserving our waterways
FOX 13's Mark Wilson talks with J.P. Brooker with the Ocean Conservancy.
News conference on Lakeland federal gang charges
U.S. Attorney Gregory Kehoe shares the federal gang charges after a 2023 mass shooting in Lakeland.
Davenport's own Todd Zimmerman wins 'Worst Cooks in America'
Todd Zimmerman took home the title on Food Network's "Worst Cooks in America." FOX 13's Linda Hurtado talked with him about his journey from Ringling Bros. clown to Food Network star.
Powerboat races return to St. Petersburg
The Monster Energy Powerboat P1 Grand Prix is back in St. Pete this weekend. FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.
Pinellas arts agency faces defunding
Commissioners in Pinellas County voted 5-2 on Thursday night to move forward with a plan to cut funding for Creative Pinellas. FOX 13’s Kellie Cowan reports.
Mom raises awareness on social media & suicide prevention
Technology can be addictive and suggestive, but in the hands of a vulnerable teenager some parents say it’s deadly. Briona Arradondo reports.
Lower enrollment at local public schools
School hallways in the Tampa Bay area are emptier than expected this fall.?Evyn Moon reports.
Man arrested after officer, K9 dragged
An officer with the Lake Wales Police Department and his K9 partner are recovering at home after being dragged and hit during a traffic stop on Sunday.?Mark Wilson reports.
Diesel fuel theft ring busted
Law enforcement officials say 10 people, including seven who are in the U.S. illegally, have been arrested, and an 11th suspect is wanted in a statewide diesel fuel theft ring totaling roughly $650,000. Kylie Jones reports.
Man who shot at deputies claims 'Stand Your Ground'
The third day of a Stand Your Ground hearing wrapped up on Thursday in the case of Harold Lewis, the Tampa attorney accused of opening fire on Hillsborough County deputies during a welfare check at his home in April 2021. Aaron Mesmer reports.
Bondi discusses federal human smuggling crackdown
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi stood alongside U.S. attorneys from Florida, Texas and Vermont to highlight indictments that were unsealed in just the last week across the country. Evan Axelbank reports.
Full news conference: Pam Bondi on human trafficking in America
The U.S. Attorney General visited Tampa on Thursday to announce dozens of human smuggling arrests that were made in Tampa and around the country in just the last week
Man accused of exposing himself at Lido Beach
Sarasota Police arrested 29-year-old Daniel Mensch, of Sarasota, for indecent exposure and lewd and lascivious behavior. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Illegal gambling investigation nets 28 arrests in Polk County
More than two dozen people are facing criminal charges after an undercover operation dubbed "Operation Bad Odds." FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Puppets with a purpose
Puppets with a purpose. They're teaching kids throughout Hillsborough County about how to stay safe. It's part of the Champions for Children's program called, Kids on the Block.
Program trying to overcome budget cuts through 'Pay-to-Paint'?fundraisers
On a Sunday afternoon at Allendale United Methodist Church, little kids are all smiles as they spread paint all over an old school bus. Every stroke of paint helps NOMADstudio's art outreach programs.
Grady Judd on Polk County gambling bust
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd spoke Thursday about "Operation Bad Odds," an illegal gambling operation that netted more than two dozen arrests.
Gas theft ring spanning across Florida taken down
State and local law enforcement officials spoke in Tampa on Thursday about "Operation Van Diesel," which led to nearly a dozen arrests in a suspected fuel theft ring spanning 13 Florida counties.
Funding concerns for affordable housing
Millions of dollars set aside for affordable housing in Hillsborough County could be in jeopardy as leaders take up the budget for the next fiscal year. FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.