Texas governor's race 2026: Hinojosa defeats Abbott to become state's first Democratic governor in decades
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is projected to become Texas’ next governor after defeating Greg Abbott in the 2026 midterm elections.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is projected to become Texas’ next governor after defeating Greg Abbott in the 2026 midterm elections.
James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton to become next US Senator from Texas
Democrat James Talarico will be the next senator from Texas.
Democrat James Talarico will be the next senator from Texas.
Ashley Moody win U.S. Senate seat
Republican incumbent Ashley Moody took on Democrat Angie Nixon, and Moody retained her seat with 55% of the vote. FOX 13's Kylie Jones and Laryssa Leone reports.
Republican incumbent Ashley Moody took on Democrat Angie Nixon, and Moody retained her seat with 55% of the vote. FOX 13's Kylie Jones and Laryssa Leone reports.
Charlie Crist wins St. Pete mayoral race
The City of St. Petersburg is getting a new mayor, but he is a familiar face. Charlie Crist, the former governor and congressman, beat incumbent Ken Welch. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis and Blake DeVine reports.
The City of St. Petersburg is getting a new mayor, but he is a familiar face. Charlie Crist, the former governor and congressman, beat incumbent Ken Welch. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis and Blake DeVine reports.
Byron Donalds wins governor's race
Republican Byron Donalds has won the Florida governor's race against Democrat David Jolly. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank and Aaron Mesmer reports.
Republican Byron Donalds has won the Florida governor's race against Democrat David Jolly. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank and Aaron Mesmer reports.
Byron Donalds wins Florida governor's race
Byron Donalds elected to be next governor of Florida.
Byron Donalds elected to be next governor of Florida.
Ashley Moody wins U.S. Senate seat
Ashley Moody wins election to U.S. Senate, beating Angie Nixon.
Ashley Moody wins election to U.S. Senate, beating Angie Nixon.
Kathy Castor wins reelection
Kathy Castor wins reelection to Florida’s 14th Congressional District.
Kathy Castor wins reelection to Florida’s 14th Congressional District.
Mayor Ken Welch gives concession speech
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch gives concession speech after falling to Charlie Crist.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch gives concession speech after falling to Charlie Crist.
Flooding concerns growing in Hardee County
Floodwaters in Hardee County reached dangerous levels after torrential rainfall dumped up to 14 inches across the region, prompting emergency officials to declare a local state of emergency as rivers continue to rise. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Floodwaters in Hardee County reached dangerous levels after torrential rainfall dumped up to 14 inches across the region, prompting emergency officials to declare a local state of emergency as rivers continue to rise. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Flooding concerns growing in DeSoto County
Swelling waters along the Peace River forced officials to shut down public schools across DeSoto County on Tuesday, leaving longtime residents to pack up belongings and brace for potential flooding. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Swelling waters along the Peace River forced officials to shut down public schools across DeSoto County on Tuesday, leaving longtime residents to pack up belongings and brace for potential flooding. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Tampa weather I Tuesday evening forecast
Fox 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says it will be partly cloudy tonight with the possibility of a passing shower. The low temperature will be 74 degrees.
Fox 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says it will be partly cloudy tonight with the possibility of a passing shower. The low temperature will be 74 degrees.
Duke customer pays wrong utility bills for years
A Largo homeowner spent nearly five years paying exorbitant power bills after Duke Energy linked her billing account to a luxury Treasure Island home by mistake. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
A Largo homeowner spent nearly five years paying exorbitant power bills after Duke Energy linked her billing account to a luxury Treasure Island home by mistake. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Lakeland community shines light on cancer battle
In Lakeland, a nonprofit, an art gallery and several artists are joining forces to shine a light on the fight against cancer. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
In Lakeland, a nonprofit, an art gallery and several artists are joining forces to shine a light on the fight against cancer. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Tampa weather | Tuesday afternoon forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Tuesday will have variable clouds with scattered showers and a high temperature of 84 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Tuesday will have variable clouds with scattered showers and a high temperature of 84 degrees.
Child dies in NY’s first measles-associated death in over 30 years amid ongoing outbreak
A child in Lewis County has died from complications related to measles, marking the first known measles-associated death in New York State in more than three decades.
A child in Lewis County has died from complications related to measles, marking the first known measles-associated death in New York State in more than three decades.
Is mail delivered on Election Day? What's open and closed on Nov. 3
Millions of Americans are heading to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, but the day is not recognized as an official federal holiday. Here is a breakdown of what is open and closed on Election Day 2026.
Millions of Americans are heading to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, but the day is not recognized as an official federal holiday. Here is a breakdown of what is open and closed on Election Day 2026.
Tampa Weather | Tuesday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Tuesday will bring more morning showers, with additional passing showers throughout the day. The high temperature will be 84 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Tuesday will bring more morning showers, with additional passing showers throughout the day. The high temperature will be 84 degrees.
Possible water and sewer rate increases
Tampa officials say the city is facing a $28 million revenue gap, because a new state law will eliminate an extra charge some water and sewer customers have been paying. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Tampa officials say the city is facing a $28 million revenue gap, because a new state law will eliminate an extra charge some water and sewer customers have been paying. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Political texts inundating phones
Is your phone blowing up with political text messages, especially with one night to go before Election Day? If so, you're far from being alone. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Is your phone blowing up with political text messages, especially with one night to go before Election Day? If so, you're far from being alone. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.