Florida Christmas special
See the physics behind Santa's trip and go behind the scenes of candy cane, eggnog and holiday fruit factories.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Family turns unimaginable loss into purpose
In July, Andrew Ford and Catherine Mornhineway learned during a 14-week ultrasound that their unborn daughter, Haven, had anencephaly, a rare congenital condition where a baby does not fully develop a brain. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Regulations for retail pet stores
Pinellas County commissioners voted on Tuesday to approve new regulations for retail pet stores.
Waymo tests driverless taxis in Tampa
Waymo has begun testing driverless cars on Tampa streets as the company prepares for a future passenger rollout. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Sanford police officer arrested on 80 felony charges in alleged off-duty detail fraud
Sanford Police Investigators have arrested one of their own, accused of official misconduct and organized fraud.
Two developers 'all in' on St. Pete
As the Tampa Bay Rays’ future in St. Petersburg remains uncertain, some investors and developers said they aren’t waiting for an answer. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.
Young girl recovering after leg amputation
A Bradenton teen is recovering from a nearly 17-hour surgery where doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg amputated her left leg. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Teen rescues woman before fire reaches her home
An 18-year-old is being credited for his bravery for helping rescue a woman from a house next door to a home that was engulfed in flames. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
CAIR files lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in Florida is suing Governor Ron DeSantis, after he designated it a foreign terrorist organization. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
North River Fire District 2026 calendar
North River Fire District firefighters are going shirtless to raise funds for mental health with their new 2026 calendar.
Good deed turns deadly
A retired nurse was stabbed and beaten to death in his own home by a 19-year-old man who he had given a place to live, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. FOX 13’s Evan Axelbank reports.
What to know about 'Holiday Heart Syndrome'
From extra treats at work and around the house to holiday dinners and parties, it can be easy to overindulge, but doctors said you need to be aware of something called "Holiday Heart Syndrome."
Holiday DIY: Mini star ornaments
Here's how you can make mini star ornaments. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan reports.
Food Truck: Blend 'N Bites
Blend 'N Bites the food truck made a stop outside the FOX 13 studio where the owner chatted about their menu and all they have to offer.
Next Generation Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' returns to Straz Center
For the last three months, more than 200 students with Next Generation Ballet have been rehearsing for the holiday classic "The Nutcracker." FOX 13 Photojournalist Barry Wong reports.
Grady Judd: Optician accused of armed road rage
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gives an update on an optician who is accused of pointing a gun at another car during a road rage incident.
Grady Judd: Retired nurse murdered press conference
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gives an update on a retired nurse who was found murdered and a 19-year-old man who was arrested.
Florida veteran demands accountability after criminal charges dropped
Prosecutors in Florida dropped charges against a disabled veteran after evidence showed he was in Hawaii at the time of the alleged crime.