FDA approves new glasses
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The U.S. FDA authorized marketing of new specialized eyeglass lenses to help slow the progression of myopia in children ages 6 to 12 years old. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.

David Jolly in St. Pete as governor's race ramps up
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We're only months away from the primary election in Florida's race for governor, and campaigns are really starting to ramp up. Democratic candidate David Jolly held a rally in St. Pete Thursday evening. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.

Lakeland Christmas Parade returns
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The streets of Lakeland were alive with Christmas joy Thursday night as the annual Christmas parade brought holiday spirit to the community. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.

Airport fire training
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Over the past few months, there have been more eyes on the skies and safety has become a big topics, especially with the holiday travel season. Fire crews at our nation's airports train to make sure they respond quickly to disaster, and that's what crews did all week at Tampa International Airport. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.

Project to convert landfill into clean fuel
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Garbage dumped at Manatee County's Lena Road landfill will soon be converted from methane gas into usable energy. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.

The Lights of Lake Park Estates event
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The Lights of Lake Park Estates event has been lighting up Pinellas County for 30 years.

Attorney for now-fired Tampa code enforcement director speaks out
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The lawyer for the now-fired director of code enforcement in Tampa is responding to the state attorney's decision not to press charges. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.

Driver found guilty of lesser charge in deadly DUI crash
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Adriane Blanchett has been found guilty of a lesser charge in a deadly crash in Hillsborough County in 2021. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.

New Florida law targeting obstructed license plates
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A law that took effect October 1 bans anything that blocks or alters a driver’s license plate. It includes frames, covers and even clear shields. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.

SCOTUS will allow Texas to use redrawn congressional map for 2026 election

The opinion, handed down Thursday evening, may allow the GOP to pick up five more seats in the upcoming election, strengthening a small majority in the House.

Cancer patients spend a day with the Tampa Bay Lightning
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Before the puck drops at Benchmark International Arena Thursday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning offered an uplifting, behind-the-scenes experience for cancer patients going through the most challenging moments of their lives. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.

Pinellas County deputies warn of fake QR code parking scams
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The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says scammers are putting fake codes on signs and pay stations to steal information and money. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.

Gasparilla Cars in the Park event raises money for children's nonprofit
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A classic car show for a good cause. This Saturday, Gasparilla Cars in the Park is fundraising for Champions for Children, a local nonprofit.

High school wrestling tournament renamed to honor late wrestling star
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Professional wrestling fans knew him as Bray Wyatt or "The Fiend", but those closest to him simply knew him as Windham Rotunda, a name that will now be attached to one of the longest-running high school wrestling tournaments in the state. FOX 13's Barry Wong reports.

Making Cents with Walter Allen 12/4/25
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FOX 13’s Walter Allen helps you make sense of the week’s business, economic and technology news.

DC pipe bomber arrest: FBI takes man into custody over bombs planted before Jan. 6

The FBI arrested a man Thursday in its nearly five-year investigation into pipe bombs planted in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. 

Look up tonight: Supermoon to soar into the sky

Look up tonight as a Supermoon will rise into the sky.  Nicknamed the Cold Moon as winter weather brings colder temperatures, the moon will only be 221,813 miles away from Earth.