Pinellas County sheriff defends Flock cameras
Local law enforcement agencies are defending automated license plate readers. Earlier this week, FDOT ordered the cameras on all state highway rights of way to be taken down within 30 days. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Local law enforcement agencies are defending automated license plate readers. Earlier this week, FDOT ordered the cameras on all state highway rights of way to be taken down within 30 days. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Short term rental regulations tightened
Hillsborough County is tightening regulations around short-term rentals. Commissioners approved a plan to force rental owners to register their properties and pay fines if their guests break the rules. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Hillsborough County is tightening regulations around short-term rentals. Commissioners approved a plan to force rental owners to register their properties and pay fines if their guests break the rules. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Dinner on the eve of 9/11
It has almost been 25 years since America was hit by the worst terrorist attacks in the nation's history. For a former Florida governor, it brings back memories of the day before. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
It has almost been 25 years since America was hit by the worst terrorist attacks in the nation's history. For a former Florida governor, it brings back memories of the day before. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
2 more beluga whales, including recent rescue, die at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, officials say
Two beluga whales at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium have died, including one that was rescued from a closed marine park in Canada just weeks ago, officials said.
Two beluga whales at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium have died, including one that was rescued from a closed marine park in Canada just weeks ago, officials said.
Operation Safe Childhood
It’s an easy way to entertain kids, but handing your child a device to go online can introduce them to people they should never be talking to. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 such people this summer, resulting in more than 250 charges. The sting was done to protect local kids from online predators.
It’s an easy way to entertain kids, but handing your child a device to go online can introduce them to people they should never be talking to. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 such people this summer, resulting in more than 250 charges. The sting was done to protect local kids from online predators.
Tampa weather | Wednesday evening forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes has the latest forecast.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes has the latest forecast.
Pasco firefighters help battle Texas wildfire
Some 1,200 miles from home, Pasco County firefighters are now on the front lines in Texas. Crews rushed west to help battle a massive wildfire that has already scorched more than 90,000 acres. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Some 1,200 miles from home, Pasco County firefighters are now on the front lines in Texas. Crews rushed west to help battle a massive wildfire that has already scorched more than 90,000 acres. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
State receives 5.7M eggs in price-fixing settlement
Food banks will be getting truckloads of eggs after an investigation into whether major producers conspired to increase prices. Florida will be getting millions of them, which top officials are calling a great outcome. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Food banks will be getting truckloads of eggs after an investigation into whether major producers conspired to increase prices. Florida will be getting millions of them, which top officials are calling a great outcome. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Manifest Prosthetics blends craftsmanship and technology
The veteran-owned business combines hands-on craftsmanship with modern technology to help people living with limb loss.
The veteran-owned business combines hands-on craftsmanship with modern technology to help people living with limb loss.
Internal investigation into former police chief
An internal investigation into the former Bartow Police Chief will now be completed by someone outside the agency. The city manager said Stephen Waler resigned last month after a credible complaint was made against him by an employee. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
An internal investigation into the former Bartow Police Chief will now be completed by someone outside the agency. The city manager said Stephen Waler resigned last month after a credible complaint was made against him by an employee. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Restaurants adapting menus
GLP-1 medications slow down digestion and help people suppress cravings longer. Local restaurants are saying they are reevaluating their menus based on the ever-changing needs of customers on weight loss medication. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
GLP-1 medications slow down digestion and help people suppress cravings longer. Local restaurants are saying they are reevaluating their menus based on the ever-changing needs of customers on weight loss medication. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Flock camera helps police find missing elderly man
St. Pete Police Chief Anthony Holloway is defending the use of Flock cameras. He says they helped officers find a missing 99-year-old man Tuesday. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
St. Pete Police Chief Anthony Holloway is defending the use of Flock cameras. He says they helped officers find a missing 99-year-old man Tuesday. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Manatee weighs new rules for short term rentals
Manatee County commissioners are taking another look Wednesday at how to regulate short-term vacation rentals after months of complaints from residents about noise, parking, trash and large groups staying in single-family neighborhoods. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Manatee County commissioners are taking another look Wednesday at how to regulate short-term vacation rentals after months of complaints from residents about noise, parking, trash and large groups staying in single-family neighborhoods. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Pinellas Sheriff Bob Gualtieri on agency's use of APLR's
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri detailed his agency's use of automated license plate readers, including Flock cameras. He also said that the department would comply with FDOT's order to remove the APLR's from state roads and highways.
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri detailed his agency's use of automated license plate readers, including Flock cameras. He also said that the department would comply with FDOT's order to remove the APLR's from state roads and highways.
'Come From Away' The Musical looks back at 9/11
A local community theater group performs a story of unity after 9/11. Fox 13 Photojournalist Barry Wong give us a look.
A local community theater group performs a story of unity after 9/11. Fox 13 Photojournalist Barry Wong give us a look.
LA Clippers found guilty in Kawhi Leonard salary cap scheme: What to know
The NBA has announced a decision one year after a report alleged salary cap circumvention against the Los Angeles Clippers and superstar Kawhi Leonard.
The NBA has announced a decision one year after a report alleged salary cap circumvention against the Los Angeles Clippers and superstar Kawhi Leonard.
Pabst Blue Ribbon offers $20,000 reward to recover 40,000 lbs. of stolen beer in California
Pabst Brewing Co. is offering a $20,000 reward following the theft of 1,602 cases of beer from a Montclair distribution center.
Pabst Brewing Co. is offering a $20,000 reward following the theft of 1,602 cases of beer from a Montclair distribution center.
Man accidentally loaded into San Francisco garbage truck, freed in wild rescue
San Francisco firefighters rescued a man trapped inside a garbage truck early Wednesday morning after he was accidentally loaded into the vehicle along with the contents of a dumpster.
San Francisco firefighters rescued a man trapped inside a garbage truck early Wednesday morning after he was accidentally loaded into the vehicle along with the contents of a dumpster.
Suspect dead, adult injured in Virginia elementary school shooting
A suspect is dead, and an adult is injured after a shooting at a Virginia elementary school on Wednesday morning.
A suspect is dead, and an adult is injured after a shooting at a Virginia elementary school on Wednesday morning.
Tampa weather | Wednesday afternoon forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Wednesday will be partly cloudy with numerous afternoon storms and a high temperature of 91 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Wednesday will be partly cloudy with numerous afternoon storms and a high temperature of 91 degrees.