Stephen King surprises Sarasota PD chief with role in new novel

Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino had no idea she was mentioned in Stephen King's latest novel "The Institute" until her daughter called from Baltimore to tell her.

Hollywood exec suggested Julia Roberts should play Harriet Tubman

​​​​​​​The screenwriter of the new Harriet Tubman biopic claimed that a Hollywood executive once suggested that Julia Roberts play the black American icon.

New acts rule Grammys as Lizzo, Lil Nas, Eilish lead in noms

Like Lizzo, other new artists dominated with Grammy nominations on Wednesday: Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X earned six nominations apiece.

Tom Hanks, star of ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,’ finds out he’s related to Mr. Rogers

Tom Hanks, who plays Mr. Rogers in “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” is related to the titular character, a fact he reportedly did not know while portraying the beloved children’s television personality. 

Mötley Crüe eyeing reunion tour with Def Leppard, Poison in 2020, report says

Heavy metal superstars Mötley Crüe signed a contract before their farewell tour stating they would never play another show after the last, stirring notes of their smash-hit power ballad “Home Sweet Home,” which rung out over the crowd in Los Angeles, Calif. on December 31, 2015.

Burt Reynolds' Trans Am is the star of all star cars

When it comes to celebrity cars - the Family Truckster, Christine, and even Burt Reynolds' 1971 Ford Galaxy 500 from "White Lightning" - none hold as much recognition as the Bandit.

Bautista talks 'Infinity War,' says he's not done wrestling -- yet

Former WWE superstar turned actor Dave Bautista invited FOX 13 to his Tampa home to talk about his role in the upcoming ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ film. 

Singing sanitation worker takes the stage after sundown

Tron Montgomery starts his job collecting garbage at 4:30 a.m. and at night he's lighting up the stage.

Florida history teacher's weekly movie tweet-along has fans the world over

Nothing makes Jason Herbert come alive like a great story. He's a high school history teacher at the Pine School in Hobe Sound by day, but when the lights go dim and the screen comes alive, he has truly found his calling.

Tropicana Field's Enchant Christmas kickoff event ruined by rain

The largest Christmas light maze in the world, Enchant Christmas, kicked off the countdown to its opening in St. Petersburg at Tropicana Field Tuesday, but the sneak peek lighting did not go as planned.

Disney Plus subscribers report connection problems on Day 1

Users took to Twitter early Tuesday morning to report connection problems with the commercial-free service, which costs $7 a month.