Staying safe while boating
Marine law enforcement crews are heavily reinforcing patrols around St. Petersburg to crack down on impaired operators as historic holiday crowds arrive on local waterways. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Marine law enforcement crews are heavily reinforcing patrols around St. Petersburg to crack down on impaired operators as historic holiday crowds arrive on local waterways. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Burn injuries surge over Fourth of July weekend
As people across the Bay Area get ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, doctors at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) are urging caution following several burn cases during last year's celebrations. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
As people across the Bay Area get ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, doctors at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) are urging caution following several burn cases during last year's celebrations. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Tampa weather | Friday evening forecast
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected tomorrow.
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected tomorrow.
Lakeland considers data center moratorium
Lakeland officials are preparing to review a 12-month moratorium on large-scale computing facilities following heavy community pushback against a massive development project. The first public hearing on the matter is scheduled for Monday morning at city hall. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Lakeland officials are preparing to review a 12-month moratorium on large-scale computing facilities following heavy community pushback against a massive development project. The first public hearing on the matter is scheduled for Monday morning at city hall. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Inside Tophat's Sutlery
A specialized workshop in Sumterville is keeping 19th-century military history alive by handcrafting precise historical reproductions for re-enactors and museums. FOX 13 Photojournalist Mike Hughes reports.
A specialized workshop in Sumterville is keeping 19th-century military history alive by handcrafting precise historical reproductions for re-enactors and museums. FOX 13 Photojournalist Mike Hughes reports.
Tampa weather | Friday afternoon forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Friday will be partly cloudy with scattered storms developing and a high temperature of 92 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Friday will be partly cloudy with scattered storms developing and a high temperature of 92 degrees.
History of Loyalists in Florida
Florida has long had a reputation for independence. But during the American Revolution, the land that is part of the modern-day Tampa Bay area was not fighting for freedom from Britain. FOX 13's Matthew McClellan reports.
Florida has long had a reputation for independence. But during the American Revolution, the land that is part of the modern-day Tampa Bay area was not fighting for freedom from Britain. FOX 13's Matthew McClellan reports.
'1776' the stage show for America 250
Eight O'Clock Theatre's historical musical "1776" offers audiences a timely look at the human struggles behind American independence. FOX 13's Barry Wong has the story.
Eight O'Clock Theatre's historical musical "1776" offers audiences a timely look at the human struggles behind American independence. FOX 13's Barry Wong has the story.
Tampa weather | Friday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday will be partly cloudy and hot with scattered afternoon storms. The high temperature will be 92 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday will be partly cloudy and hot with scattered afternoon storms. The high temperature will be 92 degrees.
Police host basketball tournament for teens
Two teenagers are taking matters into their own hands, working with the Tampa Police Department to put on an event to keep kids out of trouble. FOX 13's Danielle Zuloksky reports.
Two teenagers are taking matters into their own hands, working with the Tampa Police Department to put on an event to keep kids out of trouble. FOX 13's Danielle Zuloksky reports.
Maternal health care training
The University of South Florida is sending medical educators into rural Florida communities to provide critical maternal health care simulation training to local hospital staff and first responders. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
The University of South Florida is sending medical educators into rural Florida communities to provide critical maternal health care simulation training to local hospital staff and first responders. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Push to rename 'State Road 60' to 'Route 60'
Polk County leaders and business owners are backing an ambitious proposal to rebrand State Road 60 as Route 60 to create a coast-to-coast tourism adventure across Florida. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Polk County leaders and business owners are backing an ambitious proposal to rebrand State Road 60 as Route 60 to create a coast-to-coast tourism adventure across Florida. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
911 call, deputy body cam released in Florida alligator attack: 'She needs help'
Following a deadly alligator attack on 31-year-old Brittany Clark at the Little Big Econ State Forest, officials released 911 audio and body camera footage showing her friends and a deputy rushing to save her life.
Following a deadly alligator attack on 31-year-old Brittany Clark at the Little Big Econ State Forest, officials released 911 audio and body camera footage showing her friends and a deputy rushing to save her life.
America 250: Lake Wales pottery project
Hundreds of local residents are shaping clay into unique art pieces at the Lake Wales Arts Council to prepare for a major summer exhibition. The upcoming gallery showcase celebrates the diverse history of the nation through hands-on community crafting. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Hundreds of local residents are shaping clay into unique art pieces at the Lake Wales Arts Council to prepare for a major summer exhibition. The upcoming gallery showcase celebrates the diverse history of the nation through hands-on community crafting. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Major safety overhaul for America's 250th
Law enforcement and first responders are urging communities to prioritize safety as crowds gather to celebrate America's 250th birthday. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Law enforcement and first responders are urging communities to prioritize safety as crowds gather to celebrate America's 250th birthday. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
TPA offers first look at Airside D
Tampa International Airport officials provided the public with the first detailed look at the future of the airport as construction continues on the airport's new Airside D terminal. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Tampa International Airport officials provided the public with the first detailed look at the future of the airport as construction continues on the airport's new Airside D terminal. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
U.S. Senate race heating up in Florida
Sen. Ashley Moody is four months away from facing Florida voters to see if they want her to remain in the U.S. Senate. Moody, who was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2025 to replace Marco Rubio, is now seeking her first full term. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Sen. Ashley Moody is four months away from facing Florida voters to see if they want her to remain in the U.S. Senate. Moody, who was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2025 to replace Marco Rubio, is now seeking her first full term. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Reflecting on the space race ahead of America 250
The American Revolution started with trailblazers facing steep odds and little margin for error, solving problems by adapting. That same American spirit would later take humanity to the moon — but the U.S. did not start the space race in the lead. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
The American Revolution started with trailblazers facing steep odds and little margin for error, solving problems by adapting. That same American spirit would later take humanity to the moon — but the U.S. did not start the space race in the lead. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Tampa weather | Thursday evening forecast
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says scattered storms are expected tomorrow afternoon.
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says scattered storms are expected tomorrow afternoon.
CDC: West Nile virus surging earlier than usual
With the Fourth of July weekend approaching, health officials are urging Tampa Bay area residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tracks an early and strong start to the West Nile virus season. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
With the Fourth of July weekend approaching, health officials are urging Tampa Bay area residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tracks an early and strong start to the West Nile virus season. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.