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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prosecutors in Florida dropped charges against a disabled veteran after evidence showed he was in Hawaii at the time of the alleged crime.
Raccoon falls through ceiling at Grand Geneva restaurant, bites guest
A raccoon fell through the ceiling of a Grand Geneva restaurant Sunday night, bit a guest, and was later euthanized and sent for rabies testing, according to deputies and wildlife officials.
A raccoon fell through the ceiling of a Grand Geneva restaurant Sunday night, bit a guest, and was later euthanized and sent for rabies testing, according to deputies and wildlife officials.
Woman worries about cars hitting her home
A longtime East Tampa homeowner said she can no longer find peace inside her own home, after years of repeated crashes at an intersection just feet from her front door. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.
A longtime East Tampa homeowner said she can no longer find peace inside her own home, after years of repeated crashes at an intersection just feet from her front door. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.
Calls for more retail pet store regulations
Pinellas County commissioners will discuss tighter regulations for retail pet stores during their meeting Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Pinellas County commissioners will discuss tighter regulations for retail pet stores during their meeting Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Growing petition for TECO lawsuit
TECO customers said they're beyond frustrated with the sky-high rates. They said their power bills hit a breaking point, and now, a growing petition online is calling for a lawsuit against the utility company. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
TECO customers said they're beyond frustrated with the sky-high rates. They said their power bills hit a breaking point, and now, a growing petition online is calling for a lawsuit against the utility company. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
World War II veteran prepares to celebrate milestone
A performance was held this morning at Sarasota Military Academy in Sarasota, and there was one special guest in the room: A World War II and Korean War veteran preparing for his own milestone. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
A performance was held this morning at Sarasota Military Academy in Sarasota, and there was one special guest in the room: A World War II and Korean War veteran preparing for his own milestone. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
New Screenings for public school volunteers
By next school year, all volunteers with the Pinellas County School District will be required to undergo Level 2 background screening. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
By next school year, all volunteers with the Pinellas County School District will be required to undergo Level 2 background screening. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Expiring health care subsidies to impact small business owners
Lisa Misner, the owner of the "Body by Design" personal training gym off Howard Ave. in Tampa, pays about $250 a month for a health care plan with her husband. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Lisa Misner, the owner of the "Body by Design" personal training gym off Howard Ave. in Tampa, pays about $250 a month for a health care plan with her husband. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Largo police search for missing endangered man
Largo police are still searching for a man with dementia who disappeared on Friday morning. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Largo police are still searching for a man with dementia who disappeared on Friday morning. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Tampa General foster angels
Christmas presents are on the way to hundreds of foster kids throughout Hillsborough County thanks to TGH/USF Health employees. FOX 13’s Lloyd Sowers reports.
Christmas presents are on the way to hundreds of foster kids throughout Hillsborough County thanks to TGH/USF Health employees. FOX 13’s Lloyd Sowers reports.