Sheriff: 2-year-old shot, killed by 4-year-old cousin after finding unlocked, unsecured gun in car

A 2-year-old boy from Georgia has died after he was mistakenly shot by his 4-year-old cousin, who found an unsecured gun within his reach inside a vehicle in Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

Pinellas County drug bust
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Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri gives an update on what he says is Pinellas County’s largest drug trafficking bust in more than 40 years. 

Tampa weather | Tuesday afternoon forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says Tuesday will have spotty, passing storms with a high temperature of 92 degrees.

Deputy saves tangled dog in Weeki Wachee River
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A Hernando County deputy rescued a dog that became tangled in a rope while retrieving a large stick from the Weeki Wachee River, a dramatic moment captured on bodycam footage that ended happily when the pup jumped back into the water to continue her game of fetch.

Tampa weather | Tuesday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Tuesday will have clouds, sun and heat with a few afternoon storms. The high temperature today will be 92 degrees.

Help for retired K9's
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Former working dogs in Pasco County are receiving high-tech medical treatments to ease chronic pain and improve their quality of life after years of service. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports. 

Neighbors complain about Hudson home
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A neighborhood in Hudson is demanding the demolition of a troubled property that residents say has turned their street into a dangerous biohazard. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports. 

Local company behind Disney magic
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A Tampa company shaped the skyline of Florida's most famous theme park by building the heavy steel frame for EPCOT’s iconic Spaceship Earth. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports. 

Road ranger killed by suspected drunk driver
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A Florida Department of Transportation Road Ranger was hit and killed while assisting at a crash scene on Interstate 75, and the driver accused of hitting him has been arrested on a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports. 

Storm drives sailboat into power lines near Eau Gallie Causeway

A sailboat became entangled in overhead power lines during severe storms in Brevard County on Sunday after its owner tried to ride out the weather aboard the vessel, authorities and the boat owner said.

Inside Team Duct Tape's summer camp
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Team Duct Tape, a community-based youth robotics team, hosted its first-ever summer camp to spark a passion for engineering. FOX 13's Allie Corey reports. 

Beat the Streets Tampa Bay
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A Tampa Bay non-profit is partnering with the University of South Florida men's wrestling coach to bring children from underserved communities to a wrestling camp at Fivay High School. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports. 

Mote Marine Lab identifies disease-resistant coral
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Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory have discovered disease-resistant coral strains that could prove vital to restoring Florida's severely depleted reef ecosystems. The breakthrough follows a four-year study targeting one of the fastest-spreading and most destructive marine outbreaks in recent history. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports. 

State grants Shore Acres resiliency funding
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The Shore Acres community is getting more help when it comes flood relief. The state just gave St. Petersburg $2 million to go towards installing a new pump station. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports. 

Clearwater considers new Duke Energy agreement
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Clearwater officials are evaluating a long-term utility partnership after months of debate over whether to establish a municipal power network or maintain ties with Duke Energy. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports. 

Students tour water reclamation facility
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The city of St. Petersburg has poured more than $60M in upgrades at the Northeast Water Reclamation facility and a group of students got to tour it on Monday and see how it works. FOX 13’s Kailey Tracy reports. 

First phase of Bobby Jones Nature Park complete
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At Bobby Jones Golf Club you’ll now find a nature park, which the city has preserved for generations to come. FOX 13’s Kimberly Kuizon reports. 

‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ begins
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The Florida Highway Patrol is teaming up with neighboring states’ law enforcement agencies for ‘Operation Southern Slowdown’ to try to catch speeders. FOX 13’s Ariel Plasencia reports. 

Tampa weather I Monday evening forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says scattered storms will be moving through the area on Monday evening winding down overnight with a low temperature of 79 degrees.