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.

Federal government freezes Minnesota child care funding amid fraud investigation

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.

Tampa Weather | Wednesday Forecast
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Fox 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says Wednesday forecast calls for sunny and clear skies with a high of just 59 degrees.

New laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know

A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.

Tampa Weather | Wednesday Morning Forecast
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Fox 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says New Year's Eve forecast calls for cooler temperatures all day before a high of 59 degrees.

Parade ahead of ReliaQuest Bowl
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Football fans flooded Ybor City on Tuesday night during the ReliaQuest Bowl parade, ahead of Wednesday's matchup between Iowa and No. 14 Vanderbilt. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports. 

Helping residents recover from storms
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Hurricane Helene’s storm surge tore through the streets as Sherri Evans and her daughter could only watch in horror from her daughter's second-story apartment on Treasure Island. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports. 

FOX 13 Investigates: Our recent investigations into state government
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As state lawmakers prepare for their annual legislative session, FOX 13 uncovered some problems they may want to address. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports. 

Tenants lose belongings in storage facility fire
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More than 100 firefighters worked to put out a fire at a St. Petersburg commercial storage facility on Tuesday afternoon. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports. 

Ex-Marion County Fire workers claim 'roughhousing' happened often at Fire Station 21

Leaders with Marion County Fire Rescue admit firing 10 people from one fire station – Fire Station 21 – is a tough loss for the department and the community – years and years of firefighting experience gone, but they are firm that violence and hazing have no place whatsoever within the department.

State government spent millions on drugs from Canada
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Florida launched a program to import prescription drugs from Canada to save money for residents and state taxpayers. Prescription drugs in Canada are cheaper due to government price controls. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports. 

Concerns about stray golf balls
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We first told you about a 55+ senior community in southern Hillsborough County being inundated with golf balls. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports. 

Crews battle large fire at storage facility
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More than 100 firefighters worked to put out a fire at a St. Petersburg commercial storage facility on Tuesday afternoon. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports. 

How AI is reshaping future of major industries
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Artificial intelligence is changing our lives at growing speed, and in the coming year, analysts said it could have a bigger impact on the job market. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports. 

Health and beauty inventions
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The New Year is almost here, and you can ring in 2026 with some new health and beauty inventions. 

Ovarian Cancer survivor eyes the Boston Marathon
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An ovarian cancer survivor who is also a teacher and cross-country coach at Sarasota School of the Arts and Sciences is turning her journey into purpose by running in the Boston Marathon in hopes of raising awareness and money for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. FOX 13’s Kimberly Kuizon reports.  

Restoring Florida's coral reefs
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A recent trip to the Florida Keys is giving scientists at the Florida Aquarium hope for our coral reefs. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports. 

Food Truck: 'Son of a Brisket'
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The food truck called "Son of a Brisket" stopped by FOX 13, where the owners chatted all about their menu. 

Fireworks safety reminders ahead of New Year’s Eve
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Those looking to celebrate New Year’s Eve will have to put away the fireworks if they are in an area that is under a burn ban and for those who aren’t, firefighters are issuing a warning. FOX 13’s Evan Axelbank reports.