Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class.
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class.
Push to get recreational marijuana on 2026 ballot
In 2024, 56% of Florida voters supported legalizing recreational marijuana, but the measure fell short of the 60% needed to pass a constitutional amendment. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
In 2024, 56% of Florida voters supported legalizing recreational marijuana, but the measure fell short of the 60% needed to pass a constitutional amendment. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Fireworks to blame for several local house fires
A Riverview home fire caused by fireworks early Thursday morning was one of many fires Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to overnight as residents rang in the new year. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
A Riverview home fire caused by fireworks early Thursday morning was one of many fires Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to overnight as residents rang in the new year. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Will Smith sued by violinist for sexual harassment, wrongful termination claims
Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist, is suing Will Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, alleging a series of retaliatory and discriminatory actions during a global music tour.
Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist, is suing Will Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, alleging a series of retaliatory and discriminatory actions during a global music tour.
2026 Florida legislative agenda
Florida lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis are preparing for an unusually active legislative session in 2026. Top priorities include property tax relief, potential elimination of school vaccine mandates and reviewing state and congressional maps. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Florida lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis are preparing for an unusually active legislative session in 2026. Top priorities include property tax relief, potential elimination of school vaccine mandates and reviewing state and congressional maps. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Are flamingoes on the verge of a comeback in Florida?
Florida lawmakers will consider naming the flamingo the official state bird during the upcoming legislative session. While flamingoes are native to Florida, they're exceptionally rare, but it hasn't always been that way. FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers reports.
Florida lawmakers will consider naming the flamingo the official state bird during the upcoming legislative session. While flamingoes are native to Florida, they're exceptionally rare, but it hasn't always been that way. FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers reports.
National debt crisis continues in 2026
As the new year begins, our national debt crisis is escalating. Federal lawmakers who promised to shrink it have expanded the national debt instead. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
As the new year begins, our national debt crisis is escalating. Federal lawmakers who promised to shrink it have expanded the national debt instead. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Firework causes house fire in Riverview
While last night was an evening of celebrations, one wrong move can ruin everything. That's exactly what happened in Riverview last night after a fire broke out. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan reports.
While last night was an evening of celebrations, one wrong move can ruin everything. That's exactly what happened in Riverview last night after a fire broke out. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan reports.
WATCH: Zohran Mamdani's full speech at his NYC mayoral inauguration
Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.
Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.
Rebranding New Year's resolutions
New Year's Resolutions are being rebranded to be “goals" or “intentions" for 2026. These updated plans allow people to have improvement goals for the new year without such strict limitations. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
New Year's Resolutions are being rebranded to be “goals" or “intentions" for 2026. These updated plans allow people to have improvement goals for the new year without such strict limitations. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
New Year's Eve on the St. Pete Pier
There's no shortage of New Year's Eve activities across the Tampa Bay area. One of the larger celebrations is taking place at the St. Pete Pier. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
There's no shortage of New Year's Eve activities across the Tampa Bay area. One of the larger celebrations is taking place at the St. Pete Pier. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Wife of Jill Biden’s ex-husband dies after domestic dispute call: reports
Police in Delaware are investigating the death of a 64-year-old woman who was found unresponsive during a domestic dispute call on Sunday.
Police in Delaware are investigating the death of a 64-year-old woman who was found unresponsive during a domestic dispute call on Sunday.
Family of teen killed in DUI crash speaks out
Lexi Ringo, 16, was in the car with her mother on Friday, December 26, when a pickup truck driven by Dominic Frye, 21, ran a stop sign and T-boned their car. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Lexi Ringo, 16, was in the car with her mother on Friday, December 26, when a pickup truck driven by Dominic Frye, 21, ran a stop sign and T-boned their car. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Scientific breakthroughs in 2025
Scientists took big leaps this year in improving medicine, cleaning the environment and saving lives. FOX 13’s Craig Patrick reports.
Scientists took big leaps this year in improving medicine, cleaning the environment and saving lives. FOX 13’s Craig Patrick reports.
Tampa Weather | Wednesday evening forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Wednesday night will be clear with temperatures dropping into the upper 40s.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Wednesday night will be clear with temperatures dropping into the upper 40s.
Student saved after cardiac arrest
A 13-year-old boy who went into cardiac arrest at school credit staff members for saving his life. FOX 13’s Kailey Tracy reports.
A 13-year-old boy who went into cardiac arrest at school credit staff members for saving his life. FOX 13’s Kailey Tracy reports.
Fatal Lakeland house fire
A house fire that killed one person and injured another on New Year’s Eve in Lakeland is under investigation. FOX 13’s Carla Bayron reports.
A house fire that killed one person and injured another on New Year’s Eve in Lakeland is under investigation. FOX 13’s Carla Bayron reports.
Navigating retirement
Retirement is a big life change and some people struggle to stay social and not get bored.
Retirement is a big life change and some people struggle to stay social and not get bored.
Trump says he’s removing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.
President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.
Bexar County, Texas, missing teens: 1 found dead, 1 still missing, 1 found safe
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.