Vote on St. Pete utility rate hikes
The St. Petersburg City Council plans to vote Thursday on whether to raise utility rates to cover hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure projects. FOX 13?s Kellie Cowan reports.
Gambling machines removed from stores
The Polk County Sheriff's Office shared video showing detectives removing illegal gambling machines from an Auburndale store as part of a countywide bust.
Diesel theft operation busted
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shared video they say shows a large-scale diesel theft operation that has been taken down.
Polk wildlife habitat protected forever
Thousands of acres of a Polk County wildlife habitat, once at risk of becoming a resort development, are now protected forever. Carla Bayron reports.
Mural repainted days after removal
Just as soon as state crews remove street murals, people are finding ways to replace them. The words "Black History Matters" were once again on the street outside of the Woodson African American History Museum in St. Pete. Genevieve Curtis reports.
Guilty plea in animal cruelty of 'Waddles' the pig
The SPCA of Tampa Bay has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges stemming from their treatment of a pig named ?Waddles."
Planting seagrass for manatees
Every winter, hundreds of manatees huddle near Tampa Electric?s Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach, drawn to its warm waters. But while the site has long been a sanctuary, it hasn?t offered much in the way of natural food. Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Florida vows to end vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level. Briona Arradondo reports.
Woman receives thousands in unclaimed funds
A woman who thought she was getting scammed actually ended up making thousands of dollars. Kailey Tracy reports.
Water near Bean Point now designated as 'No Swim Zone'
The City of Anna Maria Island made the decision following the drowning of 20-year-old Abhigynan Patel last weekend. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Florida to end all vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
TGH hosts adaptive race for pediatric patients
A special adaptive race was held for pediatric patients at TGH. FOX 13 photojournalist Albert Gamboa takes us there.
Ice rink could be added to MOSI Sports Complex plans
Hillsborough County commissioners are exploring the idea of building an ice rink and hockey complex on the MOSI property. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Tampa approves millions for wastewater plant improvements
FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Comic artist's work celebrated at new Florida exhibit
When Amanda Conner first heard about a potential exhibit at the Imagine Museum, she was surprised and even a little shocked.
Meet Jewels, our FOX 13 Pet of the Week
Sherry Silk, with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, introduces us to Jewels. She's currently up for adoption.
New book offers advice on how to network
Author Mark O'Donnell talks with FOX 13's Linda Hurtado about his new book, Networking isn't a Dirty Word.
Gov. DeSantis makes major health announcements
Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Valrico on Wednesday, announcing the creation of the Florida MAHA Commission along with an effort to end all vaccine mandates statewide.
Deputy saves dog stranded in road
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office released bodycam video showing a deputy saving a dog found in the middle of a road. The deputy then reunited Rosco with his owner.
DeSantis says Alligator Alcatraz will keep operating
Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a news conference on Tuesday that the immigration detention facility known as ?Alligator Alcatraz? will continue operating in some capacity despite a judge?s order to shut it down. FOX 13?s Regina Gonzalez reports.