Victims of AT&T data breaches could claim up to $7,500 in new $177M settlement

AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.

Endangered sawfish saved from Bay Area pond
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Sawfish were once a common sight in Florida waters, but now they're endangered and facing a number of threats ? including an illness that causes them to spin.?Kimberly Kuizon reports.

'Save Our Street Murals' rally in St. Pete
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St. Pete City Council is discussing whether to erase the city's street art, including a pair of murals for St. Pete Pride and Black history. That's because of a new Florida law that just took effect in July. Aaron Mesmer reports.

DeSantis announces 'Deportation Depot' detention center
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that Florida is opening a second immigration detention and deportation facility in addition to "Alligator Alcatraz" ? this time using a north Florida prison that will be dubbed "Deportation Depot." Evan Axelbank reports.

Treasure Island holds post-hurricane mental health meetings
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Treasure Island is holding mental health meetings to help those impacted by last year's hurricanes. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.

Mating manatee found beached off Reddington Beach
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The FWC and ZooTampa rescued a manatee that was found beached off of Redington Beach on Thursday morning. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.

Making Cents with Walter Allen
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FOX 13's Walter Allen helps you make sense of the week's business, economic and technology news from across the region.

No charges for Florida JSO officer in arrest of man punched, dragged from his car

Prosecutors declined to charge Jacksonville Officer D. Bowers, saying his actions during the arrest of William McNeil were lawful. Despite viral video showing violence, officials cited bodycam footage showing McNeil ignored commands. McNeil’s lawyers criticized the decision and called for a federal investigation.

Oldest-ever Great Lakes lake trout recorded in Lake Superior

The best way to measure how old a fish is is by counting the number of rings formed on a chunk of calcium living in its inner ear. This lake trout, named Mary Catherine, had 62 rings.

Florida to open 2nd immigration detention center
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that Florida will open "Deportation Depot" at Baker Correctional Institution in north Florida, in addition to "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades.

Local dog rescue needs funds & fosters
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FOX 13's Jen Epstein talks with the woman who runs Heidi's Legacy Dog Rescue.

Cameras catching speeders in school zones
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The Bradenton Police Department says school zone cameras caught dozens of speeders on the first day of the new school year. FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.

Will St. Pete residents see a utility rate hike?
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The St. Petersburg City Council plans to take the first vote Thursday toward potentially raising utility rates to help fund stormwater improvement projects. FOX 13?s Kellie Cowan reports.

International flight expansion, AI used to book
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More destinations are coming to Tampa International Airport, and travelers are planning their trips there with the help of AI. Briona Arradondo reports.

7-OH now considered schedule one narcotic
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday during a press conference in Tampa that his office is taking emergency action to prohibit "7-hydroxymitragynine" ? often called "7-OH", in the state of Florida. Evyn Moon reports.

Post-storm permit problems continue
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Eleven months after Hurricane Helene swept through the area, some St. Petersburg homeowners said they?re still waiting for the city to issue permits to repair their properties even as hurricane season ramps up again. Genevieve Curtis reports.

Man accused of throwing Subway sandwich at federal officer charged with felony assault

D.C. U.S. Attorney General Jeanine Pirro announced on Wednesday that a man seen on video throwing a sandwich at a federal officer is now facing federal charges. 

Florida law enforcement recruitment bonuses
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FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer explains what Florida law enforcement leaders are saying about the extra money that has been a big draw for new recruits.

Home invasion victims speaking out
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FOX 13's Kailey Tracy shares what the victims of a recent home invasion are saying after police say a former handyman broke in and attacked them.