'Breaking the Silence' on domestic violence
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October is domestic violence awareness month. Local authors hope their stories provide hope to those affected by domestic violence.

Repairs from Hurricane Milton ongoing for Tampa nonprofit
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Repairs continue at Tribe Seminole Heights, a Tampa nonprofit serving children and families, one year after Hurricane Milton severely damaged its facility. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan reports.

Florida officer saves child running in traffic
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A North Port police officer came to the rescue of a child with developmental challenges who, despite safeguards, got out of their home at night and was running in traffic.

Florida congressman wants to eliminate presidential term limits after Trump's Gaza peace plan

Randy Fine, U.S. Rep. for Florida's 6th congressional district, has called for the elimination of the law that limits presidents to two terms after Israel and Hamas both agreed to the "first phase" of President Donald Trumps' Gaza peace plan.

Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois

A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.

Spinach recalled after batch tests positive for potentially harmful bacteria

A Minnesota-based food products supplier is recalling organic spinach after some of the product tested positive for a potentially harmful bacteria.

Publix to allow open carry of guns inside Florida stores, officials say

Publix has confirmed with FOX 35 News that it will allow customers to openly carry guns in its Florida grocery stores. Here's what we know.

New Orleans jail escapee Derrick Groves waives extradition from Atlanta

Derrick Groves, the last of 10 inmates captured after escaping from a New Orleans jail earlier this year, waived extradition back to Louisiana.

Refreshing the Palladium Theater
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The Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College, a cultural landmark since 1925, is set for a dramatic renovation. Jennifer Kveglis reports.

Gold prices reach $4,000 an ounce for first time
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The price of gold has smashed through $4,000 an ounce for the first time on record, with silver racing toward $50/oz. amid safe-haven buying and policy shifts that favor industrial metals.?Genevieve Curtis reports.

37th annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration to be held in Tampa
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Tampa's 37th annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration will be held next week. It features several high school dancers who will share their Hispanic culture through dance and music. Photojournalist Dave Turner reports.

Lessons learned after last year's hurricanes
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Thursday marks one year since Hurricane Milton came roaring on our shores, and Hillsborough County is checking in with businesses and residents to make sure they are doing enough after a disaster happens. Briona Arradondo reports.

Massive iguana wrangled by Daytona Beach police officers

Daytona Beach police officers had an unusual call this week — a massive iguana roaming through a neighborhood.

Historic bricks in South Lakeland to be repaved
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A neighborhood in South Lakeland is known for its original brick streets, but the city said that on one street in particular, they have to go. After major rain events, the bricks loosen and float, creating a hazard. Carla Bayron reports.

Historic home moved to new spot on Anna Maria Island
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Traffic on Anna Maria Island was a bit backed up Wednesday morning, not because of tourists, but because of a house. Kimberly Kuizon reports.

Couple accused of abandoning teen on I-75
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A Florida man and woman are facing charges after allegedly leaving a teen along I-75 with a couple of guns and some cash in a bag after they frantically packed up and set off for Guam or Idaho. Kylie Jones reports.

Junior golfer gets trip of a lifetime
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FOX 13's Mark Skol, Jr. shares how one local junior golfer's hard work is paying off.