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.
Tampa Bay weather | Partly cloudy on Thursday
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto.
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto.
Charging e-bike battery causes mobile home fire
A Citrus County house fire is being blamed on an electric bicycle battery that was charging. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
A Citrus County house fire is being blamed on an electric bicycle battery that was charging. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Maritime expo held at Port Tampa Bay
Port Tampa Bay held its first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students Wednesday. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Port Tampa Bay held its first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students Wednesday. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Hillsborough approves Lightning lease extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning are staying in Tampa for the long haul after Hillsborough County commissioners signed off on a new lease extension agreement. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are staying in Tampa for the long haul after Hillsborough County commissioners signed off on a new lease extension agreement. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
South Tampa shop gets kids geared up for Gasparilla
One South Tampa shop has spent more than a decade crafting custom pirate outfits for Gasparilla.
One South Tampa shop has spent more than a decade crafting custom pirate outfits for Gasparilla.
Pet of the Week: Meet Indy
Introducing Indy as this week's Pet of the Week.
Introducing Indy as this week's Pet of the Week.
New high school coming to Manatee County
The Manatee County School District broke ground on the eighth high school in the Lakewood Ranch area. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
The Manatee County School District broke ground on the eighth high school in the Lakewood Ranch area. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Tampa homes damaged after fire spreads: HCFR
A pair of homes were engulfed in flames after a fire spread Wednesday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A pair of homes were engulfed in flames after a fire spread Wednesday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Tampa weather | Wednesday afternoon forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Wednesday afternoon will be partly cloudy and mild with a high of 75 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Wednesday afternoon will be partly cloudy and mild with a high of 75 degrees.
Potentially catastrophic winter storm now threatens over 35 states, prompts Winter Storm Watches for millions
Behind the winter storm itself, Arctic temperatures could freeze snow and ice, potentially creating long-duration power outages and paralyzing travel for days.
Behind the winter storm itself, Arctic temperatures could freeze snow and ice, potentially creating long-duration power outages and paralyzing travel for days.
Vice President JD Vance to visit Minneapolis Thursday
Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to make a visit to the Twin Cities this Thursday amid the ICE surge in Minnesota.
Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to make a visit to the Twin Cities this Thursday amid the ICE surge in Minnesota.