Deadly fire puts focus on smoke detector safety
Lakeland Fire & Red Cross install free smoke alarms after deadly mobile home fire. Fox 13’s Aaron Mesmer has the story.
Lakeland Fire & Red Cross install free smoke alarms after deadly mobile home fire. Fox 13’s Aaron Mesmer has the story.
Gun pulled during road rage incident
One man is facing aggravated battery assault with a deadly weapon, and another is facing DUI charges after video captured one driver being held on the ground at gunpoint by the other driver following a road rage incident. FOX 13’s Evan Axelbank reports.
One man is facing aggravated battery assault with a deadly weapon, and another is facing DUI charges after video captured one driver being held on the ground at gunpoint by the other driver following a road rage incident. FOX 13’s Evan Axelbank reports.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopening date announced after refurbishment of 'wildest ride in the wilderness'
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World is set to reopen next month, following an extensive refurbishment that adds new visual elements while maintaining the ride’s classic storyline and thrills.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World is set to reopen next month, following an extensive refurbishment that adds new visual elements while maintaining the ride’s classic storyline and thrills.
Tampa weather | Wednesday afternoon forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Wednesday will have a mix of sun and clouds with scattered afternoon showers. The high temperature will be 77 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Wednesday will have a mix of sun and clouds with scattered afternoon showers. The high temperature will be 77 degrees.
Honoring a Tampa emergency medicine trailblazer
Dr. Cathy Carrubba started a critical transport unit with Tampa Fire Rescue. Fox 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Dr. Cathy Carrubba started a critical transport unit with Tampa Fire Rescue. Fox 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering 7 women, admits to killing another
Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty on Wednesday in the Gilgo Beach serial killings case, admitting to multiple counts of murder in exchange for consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, according to FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg.
Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty on Wednesday in the Gilgo Beach serial killings case, admitting to multiple counts of murder in exchange for consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, according to FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg.
Global air chief warns it could take months to replenish jet fuel supply
Worldwide aviation executives said that it could still take months to recover the jet fuel supply even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz.
Worldwide aviation executives said that it could still take months to recover the jet fuel supply even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz.
Tampa gator caught enjoying morning swim
An alligator let itself into a Florida home to enjoy a solo swim last week. The Tampa Police Department arrived to the scene and found the reptile lounging around the pool area.
An alligator let itself into a Florida home to enjoy a solo swim last week. The Tampa Police Department arrived to the scene and found the reptile lounging around the pool area.
Bill Gates to discuss Jeffrey Epstein ties in interview with House panel: reports
Billionaire Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, is expected to testify before a congressional committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Billionaire Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, is expected to testify before a congressional committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Buddy, the largest alligator at Gatorland, has died
A 'real Florida OG' as he was affectionately known, Buddy measured 13 feet, 8 inches long and weighed nearly 1,000 pounds.
A 'real Florida OG' as he was affectionately known, Buddy measured 13 feet, 8 inches long and weighed nearly 1,000 pounds.
Jury selection begins in Julio Foolio trial
Four men could face the death penalty, and a judge has already ruled they'll all be tried together. FOX 13's Matthew McClellan breaks down the jury selection for the Julio Foolio murder case.
Four men could face the death penalty, and a judge has already ruled they'll all be tried together. FOX 13's Matthew McClellan breaks down the jury selection for the Julio Foolio murder case.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 67 latest updates
Wednesday marks Day 67 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Wednesday marks Day 67 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Artemis II live tracker, day 8: Crew makes trek back to Earth
The Artemis II crew will spend the eighth day of their mission conducting tests as the Orion spacecraft makes its way back to Earth.
The Artemis II crew will spend the eighth day of their mission conducting tests as the Orion spacecraft makes its way back to Earth.
Hospitals team up with A.I. technology
A team at Tampa General Hospital is using a machine called the Cyberknife to perform life-changing surgeries. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan visited TGH to see what this machine is all about.
A team at Tampa General Hospital is using a machine called the Cyberknife to perform life-changing surgeries. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan visited TGH to see what this machine is all about.
Tampa weather | Wednesday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Wednesday will be partly sunny and windy with passing afternoon showers. The high temperature will be 77 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Wednesday will be partly sunny and windy with passing afternoon showers. The high temperature will be 77 degrees.
Dog dies after attack at dog beach
A small dog died days after being attacked by two Rottweilers at Davis Island Dog Beach. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
A small dog died days after being attacked by two Rottweilers at Davis Island Dog Beach. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Deputies shoot, kill man accused of firing at them
A deputy-involved shooting near Lakeland left a 76-year-old Vietnam veteran dead Tuesday evening, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
A deputy-involved shooting near Lakeland left a 76-year-old Vietnam veteran dead Tuesday evening, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Underwater career training for Pasco students
In Pasco County, students at the Florida Commercial Diving Institute are training for careers that take them into some of the most extreme environments on Earth — working underwater. FOX 13's Mike Hughes shares the story.
In Pasco County, students at the Florida Commercial Diving Institute are training for careers that take them into some of the most extreme environments on Earth — working underwater. FOX 13's Mike Hughes shares the story.
Manhunt over after man starts deadly fire
A man was captured after Citrus County deputies say he set multiple fires, including igniting his own home, before stabbing another man to death early Tuesday morning. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.
A man was captured after Citrus County deputies say he set multiple fires, including igniting his own home, before stabbing another man to death early Tuesday morning. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.
Local owl population at risk from tree removal
Wildlife experts at the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores are asking homeowners to think twice before trimming and removing trees this spring, as they’ve received an influx of calls about displaced baby birds. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Wildlife experts at the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores are asking homeowners to think twice before trimming and removing trees this spring, as they’ve received an influx of calls about displaced baby birds. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.



















