Sen. Rick Scott, former Florida governor, endorses Trump-backed Byron Donalds
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has endorsed fellow Republican Rep. Byron Donalds' Florida gubernatorial bid. Scott served as governor of the Sunshine State prior to current Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has endorsed fellow Republican Rep. Byron Donalds' Florida gubernatorial bid. Scott served as governor of the Sunshine State prior to current Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Teen dead, 4 seriously injured in S.R. 44 crash in Volusia County: Troopers
One teen is dead, and four other people were seriously injured, during a crash early Saturday morning on State Road 44 in Volusia County, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says. Three of the four people injured were also teens.
One teen is dead, and four other people were seriously injured, during a crash early Saturday morning on State Road 44 in Volusia County, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says. Three of the four people injured were also teens.
Rescued reptiles make up new Crocoseum exhibit
Learning about alligators and crocodiles gets more up-close and personal at the Tarpon Springs Aquarium?s new Crocoseum.
Learning about alligators and crocodiles gets more up-close and personal at the Tarpon Springs Aquarium?s new Crocoseum.
Country music legend Jeannie Seely passes away at 85
Jeannie Seely, a Grammy-winning country music icon, passed away at 85 in Nashville after a brief illness.
Jeannie Seely, a Grammy-winning country music icon, passed away at 85 in Nashville after a brief illness.
Fight over offshore drilling
Florida lawmakers, including Rep. Kathy Castor (D), Rep. Vern Buchanan (R), and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R), have introduced the Florida Coastal Protection Act, a bipartisan bill that would permanently ban drilling within 125 miles of Florida?s Gulf Coast. Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Florida lawmakers, including Rep. Kathy Castor (D), Rep. Vern Buchanan (R), and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R), have introduced the Florida Coastal Protection Act, a bipartisan bill that would permanently ban drilling within 125 miles of Florida?s Gulf Coast. Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Another hurdle cleared for the Jackson House
The Jackson House is a dilapidated structure with almost 125 years of history, and it is moving forward with restoration efforts for the historic landmark. Briona Arradondo reports.
The Jackson House is a dilapidated structure with almost 125 years of history, and it is moving forward with restoration efforts for the historic landmark. Briona Arradondo reports.
Florida DOGE to inspect Pinellas, Hillsborough counties
Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are the latest local governments in Florida to be selected for onsite inspections by the state?s Office of the Chief Inspector General, also known as DOGE. Genevieve Curtis reports.
Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are the latest local governments in Florida to be selected for onsite inspections by the state?s Office of the Chief Inspector General, also known as DOGE. Genevieve Curtis reports.
Orlando hosts 2025 Florida Freedom Forum: What we know and who attended
The Republican Party of Florida hosted its 2025 Florida Freedom Forum, a one-day gathering of top conservative leaders, on Saturday in Orlando. Here's everything we know about the event and who attended.
The Republican Party of Florida hosted its 2025 Florida Freedom Forum, a one-day gathering of top conservative leaders, on Saturday in Orlando. Here's everything we know about the event and who attended.
World-class dining for hospital patients
Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian is partnering with Tampa General Hospital to revamp its menu and food delivery service for patients. Ariel Plasencia reports.
Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian is partnering with Tampa General Hospital to revamp its menu and food delivery service for patients. Ariel Plasencia reports.
New kennel upgrades
The animals at Pinellas County Animal Services just moved into their upgraded homes that now have air conditioning. Kailey Tracy reports.
The animals at Pinellas County Animal Services just moved into their upgraded homes that now have air conditioning. Kailey Tracy reports.
Hillsborough County teacher pay raises
Hillsborough County teachers are heading back to the classroom with more than just school supplies: They?re getting a boost to their paychecks, too. Aaron Mesmer reports.
Hillsborough County teachers are heading back to the classroom with more than just school supplies: They?re getting a boost to their paychecks, too. Aaron Mesmer reports.
Study on Lake Bonny flood
Nearly a year after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding around Lake Bonny, the city of Lakeland released a report on the causes and potential mitigation efforts. However, the results are what some homeowners say they feared. Carla Bayron reports.
Nearly a year after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding around Lake Bonny, the city of Lakeland released a report on the causes and potential mitigation efforts. However, the results are what some homeowners say they feared. Carla Bayron reports.
Tampa Bay Comic Convention this weekend
FOX 13 photojournalist Travis Anthony takes us to the event.
FOX 13 photojournalist Travis Anthony takes us to the event.
Auto insurance rates among Florida?s top insurers drop: State insurance commissioner
FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Governor DeSantis says the U.S. is considering a new census over counting of undocumented immigrants
FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Bay Area art exhibition is all about 'Summer Heat'
A new Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance exhibition is using the Tampa Bay area's record-setting high temperatures as motivation for the latest artist open call. It's appropriately titled "Summer Heat."
A new Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance exhibition is using the Tampa Bay area's record-setting high temperatures as motivation for the latest artist open call. It's appropriately titled "Summer Heat."
Maximizing car's AC in Summer
FOX 13's Linda Hurtado and her guest talk about how to maximize your car AC during the summer months.
FOX 13's Linda Hurtado and her guest talk about how to maximize your car AC during the summer months.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signs ICE agreement amid pressure from Gov. DeSantis, AG Uthmeier
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Friday signed an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to assist in the transport of suspected undocumented immigrants to Alligator Alcatraz, a detention facility in the Everglades.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Friday signed an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to assist in the transport of suspected undocumented immigrants to Alligator Alcatraz, a detention facility in the Everglades.
Ghislaine Maxwell moved to federal prison in Bryan, Texas
Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, has been moved from a federal prison in Florida to a prison camp in Texas.
Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, has been moved from a federal prison in Florida to a prison camp in Texas.
SpaceX Crew-11 launches from Florida, headed to ISS: Watch replay
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).