Halloween makeup inspirations
Makeup artist, Joe Platia, provides costume inspiration for the spooky season.
Advice for parents with empty nests
Laura Moody talks with Dr. Dae Sheridan about how parents should cope with having an empty household after their kids move out.
Advice for empty nesters
As the school year progresses, many parents are feeling lonely after their kids leave for college, Dae Sheridan gives helpful tips for those with an 'open door'.
15th Annual Drive Away Breast Cancer Car Show
Join the 15th annual car show on Saturday, October 25th, at Palm Harbor University to benefit the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation in the fight against breast cancer.
NASA may ditch moon landing contract with SpaceX
There’s a new showdown over the future of space travel between NASA and SpaceX. FOX 13’s Mariah Harrison reports.
New boating restrictions on Lido Beach
Sarasota County Commissioners are weighing a plan to limit boat access near South Lido Beach. FOX 13’s Regina Gonzalez reports.
Bond denied for church leader accused of abuse
A judge has denied a request to let a self-professed religious leader out of jail before his trial starts. FOX 13’s Kellie Cowan reports.
1997 Jeep CJ7
Good Day viewer, Chris, wanted to show off his Jeep CJ7 that he named 'Little Hefe,' he scrapped it after Hurricane Milton, but someone restored it and sold it back to him in tip-top shape.
Medicare open enrollment season
It is open enrollment for Medicare through the first week in December, which means this is the time to make changes, but beware of hidden costs. Financial experts with Mosaic Financial explain what you need to know before making changes.
Government shutdown may impact SNAP benefits
The Department of Agriculture sent a letter to all states earlier this month warning that money for SNAP may dry up if Congress doesn’t pass a budget or approve emergency funding for the program like they have during past government shutdowns. FOX 13’s Kellie Cowan reports.
Sarasota County launches mosquito drones
Mosquito Control in Sarasota County is deploying drones to try to prevent pesky pests. FOX 13’ Mariah Harrison reports.
Meet the veteran behind ‘Chef G’ sauce
‘Chef G’ is a Coast Guard veteran with culinary flair. FOX 13’s Alyse Zwick reports.
Record-setting forecast for cruises
Florida’s cruise industry continues to sail ahead to some record-breaking success and it’s only expected to get bigger next year. FOX 13’s Mariah Harrison reports.
Trial begins for first suspect in rapper’s murder
The trial begins for the first of five suspects charged in connection with the murder of Florida rapper Julio Foolio. FOX 13’s Kellie Cowan reports.
Hurricane recovery program applications open Monday
On Monday, Pinellas County residents can begin applying for money from an $813M hurricane recovery grant, but there are restrictions. FOX 13’s Regina Gonzalez reports.
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail unleashes new horrors for 2025
Sir Henry's Haunted Trail in Plant City is back for its twelfth season with new trails and redesigned sets, running through November 1.
Mobile mammography units move across Bay Area
Advent Health has three mobile mammography units to allow more women to be screened for breast cancer. FOX 13’s Kailey Tracy reports.
Request to take guns away from ex-candidate
A former city council candidate is facing gun charges after the Tampa Police Department filed for a risk protection order for Elvis Piggott following an incident at a community forum. FOX 13’s Kellie Cowan reports.
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail is a one-stop shop for chills and thrills this Halloween season.
Friday Fishing Report | October 17, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard’s Marina says the new moon will create moving water, tidal flows and a lot of actively flushing bait and actively feeding fish.



















