Parrish farm debuts resilient 'fusion' sod
It's green, health and ready to be harvested. A new blend of grass is taking root in a Parrish field. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
It's green, health and ready to be harvested. A new blend of grass is taking root in a Parrish field. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Hillsborough prepares early voting sites
In-person voting is about to start across Florida. In Hillsborough County, staff with the elections supervisor's office is setting up their early voting sites so that they're set to go by Monday, October 19. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
In-person voting is about to start across Florida. In Hillsborough County, staff with the elections supervisor's office is setting up their early voting sites so that they're set to go by Monday, October 19. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Busch Gardens coasters open after Georgia fall
The spotlight is on amusement parks across the country after the horrifying death of a man at Six Flags Over Georgia. He died Monday after being thrown from a high speed roller coaster and hitting other patrons as he fell. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
The spotlight is on amusement parks across the country after the horrifying death of a man at Six Flags Over Georgia. He died Monday after being thrown from a high speed roller coaster and hitting other patrons as he fell. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Video shows corrections officer's inmate takedown
A corrections officer at the Citrus County Detention Facility faces a battery charge following an investigation into a use of force incident that reportedly left an inmate unconscious, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
A corrections officer at the Citrus County Detention Facility faces a battery charge following an investigation into a use of force incident that reportedly left an inmate unconscious, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
Mars Perseverance Rover sets record
The Mars Perseverance Rover just set a new record in space. It's rolled more than 28 miles across the surface of Mars. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
The Mars Perseverance Rover just set a new record in space. It's rolled more than 28 miles across the surface of Mars. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Hillsborough tackling grocery affordability
Food prices are up about 30% since 2020, and they're expected to keep rising into next year. So, Hillsborough County is trying to help feed families with plenty of grocery giveaway events coming up. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Food prices are up about 30% since 2020, and they're expected to keep rising into next year. So, Hillsborough County is trying to help feed families with plenty of grocery giveaway events coming up. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Elderly exploitation scheme
Deputies say this woman was supposed to be caring for an elderly woman and her husband. Instead, they say she drained their bank account and went on a spending spree with their stolen credit card. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Deputies say this woman was supposed to be caring for an elderly woman and her husband. Instead, they say she drained their bank account and went on a spending spree with their stolen credit card. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Florida-friendly landscaping incentive program
City of Tampa residents, if you've ever been slapped with a fine for watering your lawn on the wrong day or time of day, have you wondered what happens to the money? FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
City of Tampa residents, if you've ever been slapped with a fine for watering your lawn on the wrong day or time of day, have you wondered what happens to the money? FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Food Truck: Angel’s Heavenly Empanadas
Angel’s Heavenly Empanadas stopped by the FOX 13 studio to show off some of the tacos on their menu.
Angel’s Heavenly Empanadas stopped by the FOX 13 studio to show off some of the tacos on their menu.
SpaceX launch creates 'jellyfish' effect
Tuesday morning, a "jellyfish" in the sky gave people a thrill. It was created by a SpaceX rocket launch. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Tuesday morning, a "jellyfish" in the sky gave people a thrill. It was created by a SpaceX rocket launch. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
SeaWorld Orlando temporarily closes Mako after Six Flags Georgia coaster death
SeaWorld Orlando has temporarily closed its Mako roller coaster following the death of a man who fell from a similar coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
SeaWorld Orlando has temporarily closed its Mako roller coaster following the death of a man who fell from a similar coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Six Flags Over Georgia death: Victim ejected from ride identified
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, of Atlanta, died following an ejection from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, of Atlanta, died following an ejection from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Tampa weather | Tuesday afternoon forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Tuesday will be sunny and dry with a high temperature of 89 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Tuesday will be sunny and dry with a high temperature of 89 degrees.
Six Flags closes 9 more coasters after fatal Georgia incident
Six Flags has temporarily closed nine additional roller coasters across six of its parks after one person died and four others were injured in an incident at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday.
Six Flags has temporarily closed nine additional roller coasters across six of its parks after one person died and four others were injured in an incident at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday.
St. Pete mayoral debate
In St. Petersburg incumbent Mayor Ken Welch is facing off against former Governor Charlie Crist in a debate Tuesday as they both campaign to be the next mayor of St. Petersburg. FOX 13’s Kylie Jones reports.
In St. Petersburg incumbent Mayor Ken Welch is facing off against former Governor Charlie Crist in a debate Tuesday as they both campaign to be the next mayor of St. Petersburg. FOX 13’s Kylie Jones reports.
Pinellas County to vote on school closures
The Pinellas County School Board will vote on whether to close a handful of schools on Tuesday and restructure others to address declining enrollment. FOX 13’s Kellie Cowan reports.
The Pinellas County School Board will vote on whether to close a handful of schools on Tuesday and restructure others to address declining enrollment. FOX 13’s Kellie Cowan reports.
Tampa weather | Tuesday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says Tuesday will be sunny and less humid with a high temperature of 88 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says Tuesday will be sunny and less humid with a high temperature of 88 degrees.
Six Flags Over Georgia: Witnesses describe horror as rider falls from Goliath coaster
First responders and park officials worked to evacuate stranded riders on Monday after a serious incident occurred at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell.
First responders and park officials worked to evacuate stranded riders on Monday after a serious incident occurred at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell.
Rays pride on display
"Troptober" is bringing playoff excitement back to downtown St. Petersburg, where Rays fans are showing their team spirit inside bars and through local art. As Tampa Bay faced the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, fans gathered at Ferg’s Sports Bar to cheer on their team. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
"Troptober" is bringing playoff excitement back to downtown St. Petersburg, where Rays fans are showing their team spirit inside bars and through local art. As Tampa Bay faced the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, fans gathered at Ferg’s Sports Bar to cheer on their team. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Stopping gun violence
FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports from Tampa police headquarters as officers push to keep guns out of the wrong hands.
FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports from Tampa police headquarters as officers push to keep guns out of the wrong hands.