FWC investigating after video shows influencer repeatedly shooting at alligator
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
Attempt to develop land in Hillsborough County fails
A developer failed to receive multiple approvals he needed in Hillsborough County on Thursday to turn a piece of land into a neighborhood with commercial space.
A developer failed to receive multiple approvals he needed in Hillsborough County on Thursday to turn a piece of land into a neighborhood with commercial space.
Florida Poly team develops new tech that can detect microplastics, nanoplastics in water
Florida Polytechnic University has developed a modified electrochemical sensor that can quickly detect microplastics using just a drop of water.
Florida Polytechnic University has developed a modified electrochemical sensor that can quickly detect microplastics using just a drop of water.
New sensor reveals hidden microplastics in water
Plastic pollution is a problem all around the world, especially microplastics which can affect the environment and human health. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Plastic pollution is a problem all around the world, especially microplastics which can affect the environment and human health. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Hillsborough County neighbors share concerns over large Two Rivers Ranch development at informational meeting
Dozens of residents in a rural part of Hillsborough County are pushing back against the proposed Two Rivers Ranch development that would bring nearly four-thousand homes to the community.
Dozens of residents in a rural part of Hillsborough County are pushing back against the proposed Two Rivers Ranch development that would bring nearly four-thousand homes to the community.
Country Thunder causing rumble on St. Pete Beach over turtle nesting season, permit still pending
The Country Thunder festival, planned for May 8–10 at TradeWinds Resort, is facing pushback over wildlife concerns.
The Country Thunder festival, planned for May 8–10 at TradeWinds Resort, is facing pushback over wildlife concerns.
Treasure Island offering free trash bags to help curb litter, just in time for spring break season
The City of Treasure Island installed two new trash bag dispensers offering free trash bags to beachgoers, just in time for spring break.
The City of Treasure Island installed two new trash bag dispensers offering free trash bags to beachgoers, just in time for spring break.
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
Several states sue Trump administration over ability to regulate greenhouse gases
A coalition of states is suing the Trump administration after the EPA rolled back a key 2009 climate finding on greenhouse gases.
A coalition of states is suing the Trump administration after the EPA rolled back a key 2009 climate finding on greenhouse gases.
DeSantis halts Manatee County cruise terminal plans with new environmental bill
Plans for a potential cruise terminal in Manatee County have been effectively blocked after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday restricting large-scale dredging projects in some environmentally sensitive areas.
Plans for a potential cruise terminal in Manatee County have been effectively blocked after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday restricting large-scale dredging projects in some environmentally sensitive areas.
Polk County Board of Commissioners approve revised sand mine project in Lake Wales
A proposed sand mine, which was initially rejected and faced a lot of scrutiny from nearby homeowners, will now be a reality in Lake Wales.
A proposed sand mine, which was initially rejected and faced a lot of scrutiny from nearby homeowners, will now be a reality in Lake Wales.
Florida's extreme drought continues: Tips on how to protect your plants
Florida is in a drought and one of the biggest factors was a drier than usual rainy season this past fall.
Florida is in a drought and one of the biggest factors was a drier than usual rainy season this past fall.
Extreme drought continues across Tampa Bay
Florida is in a drought and one of the biggest factors was a drier than usual rainy season this past fall. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
Florida is in a drought and one of the biggest factors was a drier than usual rainy season this past fall. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
Proposed Two Rivers Ranch development could bring thousands of homes to northeast Hillsborough County
A proposed development could bring thousands of new homes to northeast unincorporated Hillsborough County, drawing pushback from nearby residents.
A proposed development could bring thousands of new homes to northeast unincorporated Hillsborough County, drawing pushback from nearby residents.
Construction materials illegally dumped next to St. Joe’s Creek in Pinellas County
Illegally dumped construction materials in Pinellas County over the weekend caught people's attention online.
Illegally dumped construction materials in Pinellas County over the weekend caught people's attention online.
Bill to potentially block Manatee cruise port approved
A new coastal resiliency bill passed by Florida lawmakers could stand in the way of a proposed cruise terminal in Manatee County.
A new coastal resiliency bill passed by Florida lawmakers could stand in the way of a proposed cruise terminal in Manatee County.
Bay Area volunteers remove thousands of pounds of trash and invasive plants during cleanup events
Volunteers across the Bay Area spent Saturday picking up trash, removing invasive plants and helping restore local ecosystems as part of the nationwide "Greatest American Cleanup" campaign.
Volunteers across the Bay Area spent Saturday picking up trash, removing invasive plants and helping restore local ecosystems as part of the nationwide "Greatest American Cleanup" campaign.
Sarasota Bay remains healthy after 14,000-gallon wastewater spill, environmental experts say
On the water, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program keeps track of Sarasota Bay's health. What they have seen is a bay that is bouncing back and filled with life.
On the water, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program keeps track of Sarasota Bay's health. What they have seen is a bay that is bouncing back and filled with life.
'Extreme' water shortage triggered in Tampa Bay area: What residents need to know
The Tampa Bay area is facing one of the most severe water shortages the region has seen in decades, as ongoing drought conditions push local water supplies to extreme levels.
The Tampa Bay area is facing one of the most severe water shortages the region has seen in decades, as ongoing drought conditions push local water supplies to extreme levels.



















