Tampa's Santa Fest parade and Christmas tree lighting kicks off this weekend
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Santa Fest will get underway this Saturday at 1 p.m. in downtown Tampa. Kick off the holidays with a parade filled with marching bands, floats and the lighting of Christmas trees. Santa will also be making an appearance!

Police: Flagler County detective caught speeding 88 MPH, arrested for fleeing

A detective with the Flagler County Sheriff's Office was arrested on Thursday after Ormond Beach Police said he was actively trying to flee from officials. 

Sheriff: 92K pounds of suspected drugs, guns, IEDs seized from Florida warehouse; 'Breaking Bad on steroids'

A 26-year-old Florida man was arrested after detectives seized more than 92,000 pounds of suspected illegal drugs, dozens of guns, and five improvised explosive devices from a warehouse, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said. 

Pantone’s color of the year for 2026 leans into calm and clarity

It's not white, it's cloud. Pantone’s Color of the Year is chosen through months of global research and trend analysis, with experts studying shifts in culture, design, technology, and lifestyle to understand the mood of the moment.

High school orchestra heading to Carnegie Hall
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The Durant High School Chamber Orchestra was one of six high schools selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in March 2026. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.

USF students excited about new head coach
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There’s a new head football coach at the University of South Florida. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.

E-bikes, e-scooters causing serious injuries
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Doctors at Orlando Health in Pinellas County said they see e-bike and e-scooter-related injuries every single day in their emergency room, and they warn it’s more serious than people might think. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.

High school orchestra heading to Carnegie Hall
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The Durant High School Chamber Orchestra was one of six high schools selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in March 2026. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.

USF students excited about new head coach
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There’s a new head football coach at the University of South Florida. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.

Clearing derelict boats from waterways
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They're an eyesore and a safety hazard. For years derelict boats have caused issues along Florida's coast. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.

E-bikes, e-scooters causing serious injuries
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Doctors at Orlando Health in Pinellas County said they see e-bike and e-scooter-related injuries every single day in their emergency room, and they warn it’s more serious than people might think. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.

Residents to begin moving into 400 Central
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FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports that the first tenants are expected to move in this month to the tallest residential building on Florida's Gulf Coast.

Florida considers flamingo as new state bird
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For many Floridians, the flamingo feels like an obvious symbol of the Sunshine State. From "Phoebe" the giant flamingo sculpture at Tampa International Airport, to the bird’s presence on countless souvenirs, it’s easy to assume it already holds official status. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.

Senior community blocks sand mine from moving in
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A senior community in Lake Wales is celebrating because a proposed sand mine will not be constructed next door. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Closing arguments wrap up in Dylan Fogle trial
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The trial for a man accused of plowing his semi-truck into a group of people outside a Tampa strip club wrapped up on Wednesday. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.

Tropicana Field roof repairs ahead of schedule
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There's good news when it comes to stadium repairs at Tropicana Field. Crews are on track to have them done by Opening Day next April. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.

Clearwater offensive linemen signs with Texas A&M
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FOX 13's Mark Skol, Jr. talked with a local high school student who is decided to take his talents to the SEC on National Signing Day.

Stay frosty: Mug Root Beer unveils new cologne in time for holidays

Root beer fans who have ever wanted to - voluntarily - wear it, are in luck. Just in time for the holidays, Mug Root Beer is releasing its first-ever limited edition cologne.

DeSantis touts $112M in water improvement grants
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FOX 13's Evan Axelbank heard from the governor on Wednesday as he made a big announcement about keeping the environment clean across Florida.

Dry conditions impacting local water supplies
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FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia shares what local governments are saying about the current water shortage in the area.