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.
Vote on St. Pete utility rate hikes
The St. Petersburg City Council plans to vote Thursday on whether to raise utility rates to cover hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure projects. FOX 13?s Kellie Cowan reports.
The St. Petersburg City Council plans to vote Thursday on whether to raise utility rates to cover hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure projects. FOX 13?s Kellie Cowan reports.
Gambling machines removed from stores
The Polk County Sheriff's Office shared video showing detectives removing illegal gambling machines from an Auburndale store as part of a countywide bust.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office shared video showing detectives removing illegal gambling machines from an Auburndale store as part of a countywide bust.
Diesel theft operation busted
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shared video they say shows a large-scale diesel theft operation that has been taken down.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shared video they say shows a large-scale diesel theft operation that has been taken down.
Polk wildlife habitat protected forever
Thousands of acres of a Polk County wildlife habitat, once at risk of becoming a resort development, are now protected forever. Carla Bayron reports.
Thousands of acres of a Polk County wildlife habitat, once at risk of becoming a resort development, are now protected forever. Carla Bayron reports.
Mural repainted days after removal
Just as soon as state crews remove street murals, people are finding ways to replace them. The words "Black History Matters" were once again on the street outside of the Woodson African American History Museum in St. Pete. Genevieve Curtis reports.
Just as soon as state crews remove street murals, people are finding ways to replace them. The words "Black History Matters" were once again on the street outside of the Woodson African American History Museum in St. Pete. Genevieve Curtis reports.
Guilty plea in animal cruelty of 'Waddles' the pig
The SPCA of Tampa Bay has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges stemming from their treatment of a pig named ?Waddles."
The SPCA of Tampa Bay has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges stemming from their treatment of a pig named ?Waddles."
Planting seagrass for manatees
Every winter, hundreds of manatees huddle near Tampa Electric?s Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach, drawn to its warm waters. But while the site has long been a sanctuary, it hasn?t offered much in the way of natural food. Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Every winter, hundreds of manatees huddle near Tampa Electric?s Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach, drawn to its warm waters. But while the site has long been a sanctuary, it hasn?t offered much in the way of natural food. Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Florida vows to end vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level. Briona Arradondo reports.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level. Briona Arradondo reports.
CDC shooter’s mental health struggles captured on police body camera
Newly released body camera footage from September 2024 shows the night the alleged CDC shooter was taken to the hospital after his father called police, saying he was trying to get ahold of guns and was suicidal.
Newly released body camera footage from September 2024 shows the night the alleged CDC shooter was taken to the hospital after his father called police, saying he was trying to get ahold of guns and was suicidal.
Florida sheriff ends 118 mph I-95 chase with PIT maneuver, driver arrested
A high-speed chase that reached 118 mph on Interstate 95 ended Wednesday morning when Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood used a precision immobilization technique, also known as a PIT maneuver, to stop the fleeing driver, authorities said.
A high-speed chase that reached 118 mph on Interstate 95 ended Wednesday morning when Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood used a precision immobilization technique, also known as a PIT maneuver, to stop the fleeing driver, authorities said.
Chagas disease carried by the kissing bug spreading across US: What to know
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.
Woman receives thousands in unclaimed funds
A woman who thought she was getting scammed actually ended up making thousands of dollars. Kailey Tracy reports.
A woman who thought she was getting scammed actually ended up making thousands of dollars. Kailey Tracy reports.
Water near Bean Point now designated as 'No Swim Zone'
The City of Anna Maria Island made the decision following the drowning of 20-year-old Abhigynan Patel last weekend. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
The City of Anna Maria Island made the decision following the drowning of 20-year-old Abhigynan Patel last weekend. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Florida to end all vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Maryland man injured after pet buffalo attacks him
Dick Wildes says at one point, he owned about 50 buffalo, and kept up to 30 on his farm in Hollywood, St. Mary’s County.
Dick Wildes says at one point, he owned about 50 buffalo, and kept up to 30 on his farm in Hollywood, St. Mary’s County.
TGH hosts adaptive race for pediatric patients
A special adaptive race was held for pediatric patients at TGH. FOX 13 photojournalist Albert Gamboa takes us there.
A special adaptive race was held for pediatric patients at TGH. FOX 13 photojournalist Albert Gamboa takes us there.
Ice rink could be added to MOSI Sports Complex plans
Hillsborough County commissioners are exploring the idea of building an ice rink and hockey complex on the MOSI property. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Hillsborough County commissioners are exploring the idea of building an ice rink and hockey complex on the MOSI property. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Tampa approves millions for wastewater plant improvements
FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.