DeSantis proposes puppy protections
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Governor DeSantis introduced a statewide proposal to stop abusive animal practices, targeting dog breeders and puppy mills.

Inside Rene's Mexican Kitchen food truck
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Rene's Mexican Kitchen stopped by the FOX 13 studio to show off the food truck and what's on the menu.

New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?

Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.

Fisherman found alive with 3 others
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Dennis Woods describes what it was like to spend about 20 hours on an overturned catamaran in the Gulf with three others, including a 90-year-old man.

Coast Guard rescues missing anglers
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Four missing fishermen were found clinging to their overturned boat Tuesday morning after it capsized 20 hours earlier.

Helping kids across Florida
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FOX 13's Linda Hurtado spoke with Dr. Robert Patterson, President and CEO of Bays, about the non-profit's work to help kids across Florida.

Missing boaters found alive
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Family and friends of four men who were reported missing on Monday night after not returning from a fishing trip say they have a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving after the men were rescued Tuesday morning. FOX 13’s Kailey Tracy reports.

Cheerleader who died aboard Carnival cruise ship cremated, death certificate reveals

Anna Kepner, the Florida 18-year-old who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month, has been cremated, according to a copy of her death certificate obtained by Fox News.

Missing Virginia football coach wanted on child pornography charges

A head football coach who was reported missing in Virginia last week is now wanted by Virginia State Police for child pornography charges. 

Pentagon investigating Arizona Senator Mark Kelly over video

Arizona's senior senator is now under investigation by the Pentagon, after he took part in a video with other Democratic lawmakers where they told military members that they can "refuse illegal orders."

Missing fishermen press conference
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Clearwater Police Chief Eric Gandy gives an update on four missing fishermen.

Meet the 'Kids and Kubs' Softball Club
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The "Kids and Kubs" softball club is nearing the century mark itself, as ballplayers who are at least 75 years old take the field at St. Pete's North Shore Park three days a week. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.

Fog causes delays for cruise passengers
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It's that time of year when the fog rolls in over the bay and lingers in the morning, causing quite a mess for cruise ship passengers. Two cruises were delayed getting into Port Tampa Bay, which caused a delay for passengers getting on and off the boats. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Florida coral reefs going extinct
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The last few years have been really hard on Florida's coral reefs. Extremely high water temperatures caused so much bleaching that researchers said some of the reefs are functionally extinct. FOX 13's Allie Corey reports.

Caregiver arrested for abandoning senior
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A caregiver is accused of leaving a disabled woman at a park all night long. Pinellas County deputies said the victim was left at Largo Central Park for hours alone with no way to call anyone or get help. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.

What happened to Anna Kepner? Why Stepmom wants case sealed from public, press: court docs

The stepmom of Anna Kepner, the 18-year-old Florida girl who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship weeks ago, and the mother of the 16-year-old reportedly under suspicion of her death, wants her child custody civil case to be sealed – effectively barring the public and journalists from access to future updates.

Church food pantry continues to help the community
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Eight years ago, an idea to transform extra space at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Sarasota, turned into a project that continues to help the community today. 

Using AI to assist you with vacation planning
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Travelers are using vacation itineraries generated by artificial intelligence chatbots. Ariel Plasencia reports.

Obamacare subsidies plan still on hold
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With Obamacare subsidies set to expire by the end of this year, the White House had been set to release a plan on Monday, but they're reportedly holding off on that. Evan Axelbank reports.