AI-generated image of Obama DJing in Arizona goes viral

An AI-generated image seemingly showing former President Barack Obama DJing in Arizona went viral, quickly racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram before being confirmed as a "stunt" by the photographer who created it.

Church leader in FBI raid granted bond
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Michelle Brannon is facing charges of forced labor, conspiracy to commit forced labor and conspiracy to commit money laundering. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.

Massive beehive removed in Bradenton
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A massive beehive was removed on Thursday in Bradenton. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.

Harvest Hope Park improvements complete
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Harvest Hope Park, located in the center of the University Area, unveiled a new turf sports field Friday morning.

Deputy injured in 2024 shooting returns to work
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A Polk County deputy who was shot in the line of duty and survived is back to work. After 17 months, Lt. Chad Anderson returns to work?on light duty for now. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Handbook details strict Alligator Alcatraz rules
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A handbook for detainees has been revealed as part of a state response to a lawsuit over Alligator Alcatraz. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.

Run for a health St. Petersburg
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The inaugural "We Run these Streets 5K" taking place this weekend in St. Petersburg.

'Creatures of the Night' returns to ZooTampa
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FOX 13's Linda Hurtado and Chris Cato talk about this year's Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa.

DeSantis, Ingoglia scold Orlando, Orange County over 'wasteful' spending

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took a poetic approach to his criticism of alleged spending by some cities and counties in the state, part of the Florida DOGE team's financial audits of those cities.

Photography exhibit at Mulberry Cultural Center requires thoughtful viewing
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Photographer and artist Sherry Ross wanted to share some of the thousands of photographs she's captured over time. FOX 13 photojournalist Barry Wong has her story.

Florida maid arrested after pawning multiple pieces of jewelry stolen from clients’ homes, deputies say

A Florida maid has been arrested on theft-related charges following a month-long investigation where she allegedly pawned multiple pieces of jewelry stolen from her clients’ homes. 

Mayor greenlights science center
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After a heated meeting, plans to revive the St. Pete Science Center appear to be back on track. The mayor reversed course on his plans to turn it into a wastewater facility. Genevieve Curtis reports.

Legislative push to bring back the 'CROWN' Act
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Natural hair has always been a statement, but this year some in the Tampa community are hoping to make it into a movement. Briona Arradondo reports.

Orlando siblings accused of running fake dental office, causing infections and disfigurement

An Orlando man and his sister are accused of running a fake dental practice out of an office building, charging patients thousands of dollars for unlicensed procedures that left at least one woman infected and disfigured, investigators said.

Government shutdown impacts on TSA
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TSA and Border Patrol agents have to show up without pay, but they will eventually be entitled to backpay. And because of Yom Kippur, the Senate is no expected to take another vote until Friday. Evyn Moon reports.

Here's how long the government shutdown could go on

This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.