USF student murders investigation update
Hisham Abugharbieh, the man accused of killing two University of South Florida doctoral students, has a hearing on Tuesday in court. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan reports.
Hisham Abugharbieh, the man accused of killing two University of South Florida doctoral students, has a hearing on Tuesday in court. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan reports.
Redistricting battle: Special session begins Tuesday
With the balance of power on the line, Florida lawmakers meet Tuesday to consider a DeSantis-backed map that could reshape the state's political landscape. FOX 13's Matthew McClellan reports.
With the balance of power on the line, Florida lawmakers meet Tuesday to consider a DeSantis-backed map that could reshape the state's political landscape. FOX 13's Matthew McClellan reports.
Charlie Crist running for St. Pete mayor
After four decades in public office Charlie Crist announced his bid for the mayors race in St. Petersburg. FOX 13's Mariah Harrison reports.
After four decades in public office Charlie Crist announced his bid for the mayors race in St. Petersburg. FOX 13's Mariah Harrison reports.
Fight over Florida's congressional maps
Dr. Patrick Rickert, an assistant professor of political science at Rollins College, joined FOX 13 News to explain why the stakes extend beyond simple map-making.
Dr. Patrick Rickert, an assistant professor of political science at Rollins College, joined FOX 13 News to explain why the stakes extend beyond simple map-making.
Suspect asked AI about disposal of body: Docs
Hisham Abugharbieh is the prime suspect in the deaths of Zamil and Nahida Bristy. Court documents detail a potentially pre-meditated crime. Detectives say Abugharbieh allegedly used ChatGPT to ask about disposing a body in a trash bag. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan reports.
Hisham Abugharbieh is the prime suspect in the deaths of Zamil and Nahida Bristy. Court documents detail a potentially pre-meditated crime. Detectives say Abugharbieh allegedly used ChatGPT to ask about disposing a body in a trash bag. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan reports.
How social security works once its claimed
FOX 13's Matthew McClellan sits down with Dan Bennett about how social security works once it is claimed.
FOX 13's Matthew McClellan sits down with Dan Bennett about how social security works once it is claimed.
Determining the best age to collect social security
FOX 13's Matthew McClellan speaks with Dan Bennett with Lakewater Advisory about the best time to collect social security.
FOX 13's Matthew McClellan speaks with Dan Bennett with Lakewater Advisory about the best time to collect social security.
Retro-inspired burger restaurant brings savory flavors to USF
Three brothers opened a retro-inspired burger joint in the heart of the USF community. FOX 13 photojournalist Jason Wright takes us inside the kitchen of Byte.
Three brothers opened a retro-inspired burger joint in the heart of the USF community. FOX 13 photojournalist Jason Wright takes us inside the kitchen of Byte.
Flags placed on Green Bridge
22 flags have been placed on light poles across the Green Bridge to support America's 250th anniversary. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon looks into the deeper meaning of the 22 flags.
22 flags have been placed on light poles across the Green Bridge to support America's 250th anniversary. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon looks into the deeper meaning of the 22 flags.
Pet of the Week: Meet Mora
Introducing Mora once again as this week's Pet of the Week.
Introducing Mora once again as this week's Pet of the Week.
BTS inspires Bay Area fans to learn Korean, find creativity
As fans prepare for a BTS takeover in Tampa Bay, many fans are showing off their creativity. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo shares their expertise.
As fans prepare for a BTS takeover in Tampa Bay, many fans are showing off their creativity. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo shares their expertise.
The force behind Tuti's Kitchen food truck
One food truck brings the food from the streets of Sumatra to the heart of Tampa Bay. FOX 13 photojournalist Jason Wright shows off the force behind Tuti's Kitchen.
One food truck brings the food from the streets of Sumatra to the heart of Tampa Bay. FOX 13 photojournalist Jason Wright shows off the force behind Tuti's Kitchen.
Good Day Fishing Report: April 24, 2026
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says the forecast looks beautiful, and fish will be moving deeper while looking for cooler water. Inshore, sheepshead are still popular around docks, piers and bridges. Hogfish action is still growing nearshore. Yellowtail and triggerfish are coming in at a steady rate offshore as well.
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says the forecast looks beautiful, and fish will be moving deeper while looking for cooler water. Inshore, sheepshead are still popular around docks, piers and bridges. Hogfish action is still growing nearshore. Yellowtail and triggerfish are coming in at a steady rate offshore as well.
Bucs select Rueben Bain Jr. with first draft pick
During Thursday night's draft picks, the Buccaneers selected Rueben Bain Jr. FOX 13's Walter Allen talks with Superbowl XXVII Champion and former Buccaneer Martin Gramatica about the latest on the draft.
During Thursday night's draft picks, the Buccaneers selected Rueben Bain Jr. FOX 13's Walter Allen talks with Superbowl XXVII Champion and former Buccaneer Martin Gramatica about the latest on the draft.
J.C. Newman Founder's Day Celebration
In 1895 J.C. Newman Cigar Company started to put its stamp on the cigar industry. Now, more than 130 years later, the company is celebrating their founding. FOX 13's Walter Allen sat down with reigning Cuban sandwich eating champion, Nick Wehry, about the big party the company is hosting on Saturday.
In 1895 J.C. Newman Cigar Company started to put its stamp on the cigar industry. Now, more than 130 years later, the company is celebrating their founding. FOX 13's Walter Allen sat down with reigning Cuban sandwich eating champion, Nick Wehry, about the big party the company is hosting on Saturday.
Inside the K-Pop meetups transforming Tampa Bay
Ahead of BTS performing in Tampa, FOX 13's Briona Arradondo looked into the local K-Pop fan groups.
Ahead of BTS performing in Tampa, FOX 13's Briona Arradondo looked into the local K-Pop fan groups.
Buccaneers turn draft night into block party
The Buccaneers are trying to return to the playoffs after missing out last season, and that started with tonight's NFL Draft. FOX 13's Mattew McClellan looks into what the Bucs might be looking for.
The Buccaneers are trying to return to the playoffs after missing out last season, and that started with tonight's NFL Draft. FOX 13's Mattew McClellan looks into what the Bucs might be looking for.
Annual 'Clearwater For Youth' Banquet on the Beach
FOX 13's Russell Rhodes talks with Olympic swimmer Brooke Bennett about this year's CFY Banquet on the Beach. CFY has three core areas of giving: athletics, education and water safety. Bennett talks about how CFY accomplishes these goals.
FOX 13's Russell Rhodes talks with Olympic swimmer Brooke Bennett about this year's CFY Banquet on the Beach. CFY has three core areas of giving: athletics, education and water safety. Bennett talks about how CFY accomplishes these goals.
Students plant trees in honor of Earth Day
Pinellas County virtual school students are stepping into the sun to help plants trees for Earth Day. FOX 13's Heather Healy talks about the importance of their mission.
Pinellas County virtual school students are stepping into the sun to help plants trees for Earth Day. FOX 13's Heather Healy talks about the importance of their mission.
Tampa prepares for BTS takeover
Tampa is turning purple ahead of the BTS takeover this weekend. FOX 13's Mariah Harrison shows how the community is preparing.
Tampa is turning purple ahead of the BTS takeover this weekend. FOX 13's Mariah Harrison shows how the community is preparing.