Plans for new hospital in Ybor City
There are new plans to build a hospital in Ybor City. Local developer Darryl Shaw announced a partnership with Tampa General Hospital to open it in Ybor City.
There are new plans to build a hospital in Ybor City. Local developer Darryl Shaw announced a partnership with Tampa General Hospital to open it in Ybor City.
Community rallies around sick 5-year-old
A South Tampa neighborhood is uniting in prayer for five-year-old Laine Nipper, who is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with viral meningitis and a severe case of encephalitis, a swelling of the brain. Aaron Mesmer reports.
A South Tampa neighborhood is uniting in prayer for five-year-old Laine Nipper, who is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with viral meningitis and a severe case of encephalitis, a swelling of the brain. Aaron Mesmer reports.
Handicap parking permits for pregnant women
A recent change in Florida law sparked a lawsuit. Starting July 1, a bill sponsored by State Representative Fiona McFarland and signed into law has allowed all expecting mothers in Florida to get a handicapped placard for their car with a note from their doctor. Now, disability advocate Olivia Keller is challenging that law, claiming it violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, and should be scrapped. We spoke with Keller and Rep. McFarland so both of them could make their case.
A recent change in Florida law sparked a lawsuit. Starting July 1, a bill sponsored by State Representative Fiona McFarland and signed into law has allowed all expecting mothers in Florida to get a handicapped placard for their car with a note from their doctor. Now, disability advocate Olivia Keller is challenging that law, claiming it violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, and should be scrapped. We spoke with Keller and Rep. McFarland so both of them could make their case.
Bartow Exec. Airport annexed by the city
Bartow Executive Airport is no longer in unincorporated Polk County; it's now part of the City of Bartow. Carla Bayron reports.
Bartow Executive Airport is no longer in unincorporated Polk County; it's now part of the City of Bartow. Carla Bayron reports.
Crews working to replace water main in Sarasota
This project is going to impact a lot of drivers. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
This project is going to impact a lot of drivers. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Tampa Bay helping victims of Hurricane Melissa
FOX 13's Evan Axelank reports.
FOX 13's Evan Axelank reports.
Pet monkey seen leaving Texas Spirit Halloween with owner in new bodycam
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
The Stories That Shape Us
Authors and leaders highlight the power of storytelling in our culture.
Authors and leaders highlight the power of storytelling in our culture.
Beachcomber reopens after hurricane recovery
It took the Beachcomber more than a year to recover from last year's hurricanes. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
It took the Beachcomber more than a year to recover from last year's hurricanes. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
More than 170 arrested in child predator sting
One hundred and seventy-one people were arrested, and one teenage girl was rescued during the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office’s ‘Operation Unmasking Predators.' FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
One hundred and seventy-one people were arrested, and one teenage girl was rescued during the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office’s ‘Operation Unmasking Predators.' FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Dr. BBQ makes Halloween 'feet' loaf
Dr. BBQ is in the FOX 13 kitchen making something spooky for Halloween.
Dr. BBQ is in the FOX 13 kitchen making something spooky for Halloween.
Lakeland's Depot Arts District set for grand opening
The tenants of the Depot Arts District have been excitingly waiting for November 1, the building's official grand opening. FOX 13's Barry Wong takes us there.
The tenants of the Depot Arts District have been excitingly waiting for November 1, the building's official grand opening. FOX 13's Barry Wong takes us there.
Making Cents with Walter Allen 10/30/25
FOX 13’s Walter Allen helps you make sense of the week’s business, economic and technology news.
FOX 13’s Walter Allen helps you make sense of the week’s business, economic and technology news.
Operation Unmasking Predators press conference
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister gives an update on an undercover sting that led to the arrests of 171 people and the rescue of a teenage girl.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister gives an update on an undercover sting that led to the arrests of 171 people and the rescue of a teenage girl.
'Gator Crusader' celebrates Halloween with pumpkin-smashing alligators
An Orlando man is celebrating spooky season with his alligators. A video shows him throwing a pumpkin into one of his gator's mouths.
An Orlando man is celebrating spooky season with his alligators. A video shows him throwing a pumpkin into one of his gator's mouths.
Operation Unmasking Predators press conference
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister gives an update on an undercover operation that led to the arrests of 171 people and the rescue of a teenage girl.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister gives an update on an undercover operation that led to the arrests of 171 people and the rescue of a teenage girl.
Attorney Dan Newlin sends relief flights to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa devastation
Florida attorney Dan Newlin is sending two personal jets to Jamaica to deliver food and other relief items after the island was hit by Hurricane Melissa.
Florida attorney Dan Newlin is sending two personal jets to Jamaica to deliver food and other relief items after the island was hit by Hurricane Melissa.
Boyfriend’s dying words lead to vehicular homicide charge for girlfriend
The girlfriend of a man who died months after a car crash in Flagler County has been charged with vehicular homicide after investigators said the crash was intentional.
The girlfriend of a man who died months after a car crash in Flagler County has been charged with vehicular homicide after investigators said the crash was intentional.
Detroit police officer caught on Zoom court hearing with no pants
It's the clip now seen around the world where a Metro Detroit officer was caught with his pants down during a Zoom court session.
It's the clip now seen around the world where a Metro Detroit officer was caught with his pants down during a Zoom court session.
'Whispers - After Dark' in Tampa
Tampa's Water Street transformed into "Whispers - After Dark," a spooky Halloween festival, Wednesday night. Ghostly dancers, a skeleton jazz band and gypsy witches took over downtown. Photojournalist Dave Turner reports.
Tampa's Water Street transformed into "Whispers - After Dark," a spooky Halloween festival, Wednesday night. Ghostly dancers, a skeleton jazz band and gypsy witches took over downtown. Photojournalist Dave Turner reports.