Waffle House turns 70: From Avondale Estates to American icon
On Sept. 5, 1955, a small yellow-signed diner opened its doors in Avondale Estates, Georgia.
On Sept. 5, 1955, a small yellow-signed diner opened its doors in Avondale Estates, Georgia.
Mom raises awareness on social media & suicide prevention
Technology can be addictive and suggestive, but in the hands of a vulnerable teenager some parents say it’s deadly. Briona Arradondo reports.
Technology can be addictive and suggestive, but in the hands of a vulnerable teenager some parents say it’s deadly. Briona Arradondo reports.
'Super Speeder' drove 103 mph with 3 kids in car, including unrestrained infant: Report
An Orlando woman has been arrested under Florida's new "Super Speeder" law after she was caught allegedly driving over 100 mph with three children in the car, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
An Orlando woman has been arrested under Florida's new "Super Speeder" law after she was caught allegedly driving over 100 mph with three children in the car, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Lower enrollment at local public schools
School hallways in the Tampa Bay area are emptier than expected this fall.?Evyn Moon reports.
School hallways in the Tampa Bay area are emptier than expected this fall.?Evyn Moon reports.
Man arrested after officer, K9 dragged
An officer with the Lake Wales Police Department and his K9 partner are recovering at home after being dragged and hit during a traffic stop on Sunday.?Mark Wilson reports.
An officer with the Lake Wales Police Department and his K9 partner are recovering at home after being dragged and hit during a traffic stop on Sunday.?Mark Wilson reports.
Eagles' Jalen Carter ejected after spitting on Cowboys' Dak Prescott
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott Thursday night.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott Thursday night.
Diesel fuel theft ring busted
Law enforcement officials say 10 people, including seven who are in the U.S. illegally, have been arrested, and an 11th suspect is wanted in a statewide diesel fuel theft ring totaling roughly $650,000. Kylie Jones reports.
Law enforcement officials say 10 people, including seven who are in the U.S. illegally, have been arrested, and an 11th suspect is wanted in a statewide diesel fuel theft ring totaling roughly $650,000. Kylie Jones reports.
Man who shot at deputies claims 'Stand Your Ground'
The third day of a Stand Your Ground hearing wrapped up on Thursday in the case of Harold Lewis, the Tampa attorney accused of opening fire on Hillsborough County deputies during a welfare check at his home in April 2021. Aaron Mesmer reports.
The third day of a Stand Your Ground hearing wrapped up on Thursday in the case of Harold Lewis, the Tampa attorney accused of opening fire on Hillsborough County deputies during a welfare check at his home in April 2021. Aaron Mesmer reports.
Bondi discusses federal human smuggling crackdown
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi stood alongside U.S. attorneys from Florida, Texas and Vermont to highlight indictments that were unsealed in just the last week across the country. Evan Axelbank reports.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi stood alongside U.S. attorneys from Florida, Texas and Vermont to highlight indictments that were unsealed in just the last week across the country. Evan Axelbank reports.
Full news conference: Pam Bondi on human trafficking in America
The U.S. Attorney General visited Tampa on Thursday to announce dozens of human smuggling arrests that were made in Tampa and around the country in just the last week
The U.S. Attorney General visited Tampa on Thursday to announce dozens of human smuggling arrests that were made in Tampa and around the country in just the last week
Man accused of exposing himself at Lido Beach
Sarasota Police arrested 29-year-old Daniel Mensch, of Sarasota, for indecent exposure and lewd and lascivious behavior. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Sarasota Police arrested 29-year-old Daniel Mensch, of Sarasota, for indecent exposure and lewd and lascivious behavior. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Illegal gambling investigation nets 28 arrests in Polk County
More than two dozen people are facing criminal charges after an undercover operation dubbed "Operation Bad Odds." FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
More than two dozen people are facing criminal charges after an undercover operation dubbed "Operation Bad Odds." FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Puppets with a purpose
Puppets with a purpose. They're teaching kids throughout Hillsborough County about how to stay safe. It's part of the Champions for Children's program called, Kids on the Block.
Puppets with a purpose. They're teaching kids throughout Hillsborough County about how to stay safe. It's part of the Champions for Children's program called, Kids on the Block.
Program trying to overcome budget cuts through 'Pay-to-Paint'?fundraisers
On a Sunday afternoon at Allendale United Methodist Church, little kids are all smiles as they spread paint all over an old school bus. Every stroke of paint helps NOMADstudio's art outreach programs.
On a Sunday afternoon at Allendale United Methodist Church, little kids are all smiles as they spread paint all over an old school bus. Every stroke of paint helps NOMADstudio's art outreach programs.
Grady Judd on Polk County gambling bust
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd spoke Thursday about "Operation Bad Odds," an illegal gambling operation that netted more than two dozen arrests.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd spoke Thursday about "Operation Bad Odds," an illegal gambling operation that netted more than two dozen arrests.
Florida vaccine mandates: Casey DeSantis, Lt. Gov. speak on MAHA in Orlando
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Man wrongfully convicted for disturbing Minneapolis murder released from prison
A man who has served more than 27 years in prison for a disturbing Minneapolis murder has walked free after a woman confessed to committing the killing.
A man who has served more than 27 years in prison for a disturbing Minneapolis murder has walked free after a woman confessed to committing the killing.
'Rolling Ray,' DC influencer Raymond Harper, dead at 28: report
D.C. social media influencer Raymond Harper, known as ‘Rolling Ray,’ has died at age 28, reports say.
D.C. social media influencer Raymond Harper, known as ‘Rolling Ray,’ has died at age 28, reports say.
Gas theft ring spanning across Florida taken down
State and local law enforcement officials spoke in Tampa on Thursday about "Operation Van Diesel," which led to nearly a dozen arrests in a suspected fuel theft ring spanning 13 Florida counties.
State and local law enforcement officials spoke in Tampa on Thursday about "Operation Van Diesel," which led to nearly a dozen arrests in a suspected fuel theft ring spanning 13 Florida counties.
Funding concerns for affordable housing
Millions of dollars set aside for affordable housing in Hillsborough County could be in jeopardy as leaders take up the budget for the next fiscal year. FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.
Millions of dollars set aside for affordable housing in Hillsborough County could be in jeopardy as leaders take up the budget for the next fiscal year. FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.