Florida proposes social media limits for kids
Florida officials are proposing strict new limits on teen social media accounts—including an overnight app shutdown—following more than 2,000 child predator arrests across the state.
Florida officials are proposing strict new limits on teen social media accounts—including an overnight app shutdown—following more than 2,000 child predator arrests across the state.
Hillsborough deputies arrest 50 in contractor sting
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister gives an update on ‘Operation Bad Builder’ which led to the arrest of 50 suspected unlicensed contractors.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister gives an update on ‘Operation Bad Builder’ which led to the arrest of 50 suspected unlicensed contractors.
Orphaned baby walrus in Alaska flown 4,800 miles to new home in Florida
A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.
A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.
Palacios to rock custom cleats in World Series
Rays second baseman Richie Palacios will showcase custom cleats featuring his signature postgame celebration and personal motto as Tampa Bay opens the World Series.
Rays second baseman Richie Palacios will showcase custom cleats featuring his signature postgame celebration and personal motto as Tampa Bay opens the World Series.
Governor’s race gets close
A new poll shows Byron Donalds and David Jolly are neck and neck in the race to become Florida’s next governor. FOX 13’s Matthew McClellan reports.
A new poll shows Byron Donalds and David Jolly are neck and neck in the race to become Florida’s next governor. FOX 13’s Matthew McClellan reports.
Tampa weather | Thursday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday will be breezy and pleasant with tons of sun and a high temperature of 82 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday will be breezy and pleasant with tons of sun and a high temperature of 82 degrees.
Youth baseball driving new generation of Rays fans
The next generation of Rays will be watching the World Series this year. And, they may just be in our youth leagues. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
The next generation of Rays will be watching the World Series this year. And, they may just be in our youth leagues. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Cemetery settlement reached
Over the last few years, we have covered the fight over historically Black cemeteries, and one of them was found underneath a business in Clearwater. It sparked a legal battle, but now, there was a multi-million dollar settlement. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Over the last few years, we have covered the fight over historically Black cemeteries, and one of them was found underneath a business in Clearwater. It sparked a legal battle, but now, there was a multi-million dollar settlement. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Study helps Polk County connect cities with rail service
Passenger rail services like the Brightline are already connecting Orlando and Miami, and now, talks of an expansion to Tampa are heating up. Local leaders want to make sure Polk County is ready for more visitors and travel. FOX 13’s Carla Bayron reports.
Passenger rail services like the Brightline are already connecting Orlando and Miami, and now, talks of an expansion to Tampa are heating up. Local leaders want to make sure Polk County is ready for more visitors and travel. FOX 13’s Carla Bayron reports.
Dead hammerhead on Indian Harbour Beach points to alarming ocean trend
Researchers are trying to figure out why dead sharks keep washing ashore along Florida's east coast, including a hammerhead that recently turned up on Indian Harbour Beach. Sharks as a whole are struggling to survive and facing extinction if their numbers keep dwindling.
Researchers are trying to figure out why dead sharks keep washing ashore along Florida's east coast, including a hammerhead that recently turned up on Indian Harbour Beach. Sharks as a whole are struggling to survive and facing extinction if their numbers keep dwindling.
Tampa non-profit uses technology to solve growing problem
Kids today are constantly glued to screens. Many parents spend half their day fighting it, but one Tampa non-profit is flipping the script using that technology to solve a growing problem. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Kids today are constantly glued to screens. Many parents spend half their day fighting it, but one Tampa non-profit is flipping the script using that technology to solve a growing problem. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
$400,000 grant awarded to Bay Park Conservancy
A $400,000 grant was awarded to the bay Park Conservancy in Sarasota. It's being put toward building a living and resilient shoreline that will help not only mitigate storm impacts at the park, but also for the city of Sarasota.
A $400,000 grant was awarded to the bay Park Conservancy in Sarasota. It's being put toward building a living and resilient shoreline that will help not only mitigate storm impacts at the park, but also for the city of Sarasota.
Sen. Albritton says he'll vote against Amendment 3
The fight over Amendment 3 took a twist on Wednesday as the state senator in charge of putting it on the ballot now says he will vote against it. The property tax cut would have an impact on local budgets across the state to the tune of $12 billion by 2029. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
The fight over Amendment 3 took a twist on Wednesday as the state senator in charge of putting it on the ballot now says he will vote against it. The property tax cut would have an impact on local budgets across the state to the tune of $12 billion by 2029. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Democrats make $1M push in governor's race
We're just 13 days out from the midterm elections, and in the race for governor, Democrat David Jolly has been asking his national party for more support, and they just answered his call with a $1 million contribution. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
We're just 13 days out from the midterm elections, and in the race for governor, Democrat David Jolly has been asking his national party for more support, and they just answered his call with a $1 million contribution. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Major road closure as Selmon expansion advances
A busy road is now closed for the next two years as part of a project to relieve traffic on the Selmon Expressway. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
A busy road is now closed for the next two years as part of a project to relieve traffic on the Selmon Expressway. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Hillsborough moves to band kratom byproduct
Hillsborough County leaders took its first step Wednesday toward banning a potent chemical compound found in the popular supplement known as kratom. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Hillsborough County leaders took its first step Wednesday toward banning a potent chemical compound found in the popular supplement known as kratom. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Rays head to Milwaukee ahead of World Series
If you want to cheer them on during their road games without spending thousands of dollars on World Series tickets, Tropicana Field is the place to be. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
If you want to cheer them on during their road games without spending thousands of dollars on World Series tickets, Tropicana Field is the place to be. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Tampa Weather | Wednesday Evening Forecast
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest forecast.
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest forecast.
New details emerge in Sarasota County shooting
Newly released 911 calls provide more details on a deputy involved shooting in Sarasota. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia has the story.
Newly released 911 calls provide more details on a deputy involved shooting in Sarasota. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia has the story.
World Series custom wreaths for Rays fans
In honor of the Rays making it to the World Series, Annie and E's Custom Wreaths joined FOX 13 to show off some of the wreaths they're making ahead of the World Series.
In honor of the Rays making it to the World Series, Annie and E's Custom Wreaths joined FOX 13 to show off some of the wreaths they're making ahead of the World Series.