Tampa City Council mulls new inclusive playgrounds
Tampa leaders are pushing to make the city's parks more inclusive for children with disabilities. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Tampa leaders are pushing to make the city's parks more inclusive for children with disabilities. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Tampa shooting leaves 16-year-old girl dead: Police
A 16-year-old female is dead after a shooting in Tampa early on Thursday morning, according to police. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
A 16-year-old female is dead after a shooting in Tampa early on Thursday morning, according to police. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motors Festival
Sarasota is hosting the 28th annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motors Festival in February.
Sarasota is hosting the 28th annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motors Festival in February.
Nonprofit brings one-woman theatre show to St. Pete
Story Keepers, a new nonprofit, is bringing the theatre experience into people's living rooms.
Story Keepers, a new nonprofit, is bringing the theatre experience into people's living rooms.
Wisconsin milk tanker crash; driver injured, dairy spilled
One person was injured after a milk tanker rollover crash in western Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon. It happened near Cashton, east of La Crosse.
One person was injured after a milk tanker rollover crash in western Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon. It happened near Cashton, east of La Crosse.
Tampa weather | Thursday afternoon forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Thursday will have a mix of sun and clouds with warm temperatures topping out at a high of 77 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Thursday will have a mix of sun and clouds with warm temperatures topping out at a high of 77 degrees.
Convicted felon arrested at Tampa Wawa
A convicted felon was arrested at a Tampa Wawa and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office found guns, drugs and stolen cards.
A convicted felon was arrested at a Tampa Wawa and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office found guns, drugs and stolen cards.
Vice President JD Vance in Minneapolis: What he said
Vice President JD Vance made an appearance in Minneapolis on Thursday amid the federal surge in the Twin Cities, saying he sought to "better understand what’s going on, so that we can tone down the temperature a little bit, reduce the chaos and still allow the federal government to enforce immigration laws."
Vice President JD Vance made an appearance in Minneapolis on Thursday amid the federal surge in the Twin Cities, saying he sought to "better understand what’s going on, so that we can tone down the temperature a little bit, reduce the chaos and still allow the federal government to enforce immigration laws."
Tampa weather | Thursday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday morning will have some high clouds with lovely evening temperatures and a high of 77 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday morning will have some high clouds with lovely evening temperatures and a high of 77 degrees.
Florida couple sues IVF clinic after wrong embryo implanted, lawsuit says
A Florida couple is suing an IVF clinic and a physician, alleging a doctor implanted the wrong embryo during fertility treatment, resulting in the mother giving birth to a baby who is not genetically theirs.
A Florida couple is suing an IVF clinic and a physician, alleging a doctor implanted the wrong embryo during fertility treatment, resulting in the mother giving birth to a baby who is not genetically theirs.
Activists file lawsuit to protect Florida Panthers
The Florida panther is treading water in the state as its numbers decline, and only about 230 adult panthers run wild, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission (FWC). FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
The Florida panther is treading water in the state as its numbers decline, and only about 230 adult panthers run wild, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission (FWC). FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Florida report details subject areas in need of teachers
The new 'High Demand Teacher Needs Areas' report details critical teacher shortages in Florida by subject. The report was approved by the State Board of Education on Wednesday. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
The new 'High Demand Teacher Needs Areas' report details critical teacher shortages in Florida by subject. The report was approved by the State Board of Education on Wednesday. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
ICE detains 5-year-old boy, 3 other students in Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights school officials say a 5-year-old boy was used as "bait" for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain him and his father.
Columbia Heights school officials say a 5-year-old boy was used as "bait" for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain him and his father.
Brush fire evacuations in Highlands County
A fast-moving brush fire ripped through Highlands County Wednesday evening, forcing evacuations and putting dozens of homes at risk. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
A fast-moving brush fire ripped through Highlands County Wednesday evening, forcing evacuations and putting dozens of homes at risk. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Tourism booming in Pinellas County
A new report from Visit St. Pete-Clearwater's last fiscal year shows tourism remained a major economic driver in Pinellas County in 2025. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
A new report from Visit St. Pete-Clearwater's last fiscal year shows tourism remained a major economic driver in Pinellas County in 2025. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Cat dies, 5 pets saved in Tampa house fire: HCFR
A cat passed away, and five other pets were rescued from a home that caught fire in Tampa Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A cat passed away, and five other pets were rescued from a home that caught fire in Tampa Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
'Florida Man' home for sale in the Bay Area
The original owners are selling a Pinellas Park home dubbed the "Florida Man" house. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
The original owners are selling a Pinellas Park home dubbed the "Florida Man" house. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Lakeland nonprofit launches 'legacy' housing program
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
St. Pete mayor talks about Rays, city's future
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is about to kick off his reelection bid, and it comes at a time when the city is at a crossroads. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is about to kick off his reelection bid, and it comes at a time when the city is at a crossroads. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
History behind Children's Gasparilla Parade
The Children's Gasparilla Parade is just days away. It had a long journey from the early days of the festival to becoming the largest kids parade in the country. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
The Children's Gasparilla Parade is just days away. It had a long journey from the early days of the festival to becoming the largest kids parade in the country. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.