Good Day Goodies | December 5, 2025
See the funniest moments from this week’s Good Day Tampa Bay.
See the funniest moments from this week’s Good Day Tampa Bay.
Making Cents with Walter Allen 12/5/25
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.
Education at the Straz
FOX 13’s Aaron Mesmer talks one-on-one with Alice Santana, the vice presidents of education and community engagement at the Straz Center, about the programs offered for adults and children as young as three.
FOX 13’s Aaron Mesmer talks one-on-one with Alice Santana, the vice presidents of education and community engagement at the Straz Center, about the programs offered for adults and children as young as three.
Tampa's Santa Fest parade and Christmas tree lighting kicks off this weekend
Santa Fest will get underway this Saturday at 1 p.m. in downtown Tampa. Kick off the holidays with a parade filled with marching bands, floats and the lighting of Christmas trees. Santa will also be making an appearance!
Santa Fest will get underway this Saturday at 1 p.m. in downtown Tampa. Kick off the holidays with a parade filled with marching bands, floats and the lighting of Christmas trees. Santa will also be making an appearance!
Tampa Weather | Friday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday will be partly cloudy, warm and more humid, with a high of 81 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday will be partly cloudy, warm and more humid, with a high of 81 degrees.
FDA approves new glasses
The U.S. FDA authorized marketing of new specialized eyeglass lenses to help slow the progression of myopia in children ages 6 to 12 years old. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
The U.S. FDA authorized marketing of new specialized eyeglass lenses to help slow the progression of myopia in children ages 6 to 12 years old. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
David Jolly in St. Pete as governor's race ramps up
We're only months away from the primary election in Florida's race for governor, and campaigns are really starting to ramp up. Democratic candidate David Jolly held a rally in St. Pete Thursday evening. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
We're only months away from the primary election in Florida's race for governor, and campaigns are really starting to ramp up. Democratic candidate David Jolly held a rally in St. Pete Thursday evening. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
Tommy Zeigler: New testimony clouds 50-year murder case against Florida death-row inmate
A state-hired blood spatter expert offered testimony Wednesday that further complicated the 50-year-old murder case of William “Tommy" Zeigler.
A state-hired blood spatter expert offered testimony Wednesday that further complicated the 50-year-old murder case of William “Tommy" Zeigler.
Lakeland Christmas Parade returns
The streets of Lakeland were alive with Christmas joy Thursday night as the annual Christmas parade brought holiday spirit to the community. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.
The streets of Lakeland were alive with Christmas joy Thursday night as the annual Christmas parade brought holiday spirit to the community. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.
Airport fire training
Over the past few months, there have been more eyes on the skies and safety has become a big topics, especially with the holiday travel season. Fire crews at our nation's airports train to make sure they respond quickly to disaster, and that's what crews did all week at Tampa International Airport. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Over the past few months, there have been more eyes on the skies and safety has become a big topics, especially with the holiday travel season. Fire crews at our nation's airports train to make sure they respond quickly to disaster, and that's what crews did all week at Tampa International Airport. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Project to convert landfill into clean fuel
Garbage dumped at Manatee County's Lena Road landfill will soon be converted from methane gas into usable energy. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Garbage dumped at Manatee County's Lena Road landfill will soon be converted from methane gas into usable energy. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
The Lights of Lake Park Estates event
The Lights of Lake Park Estates event has been lighting up Pinellas County for 30 years.
The Lights of Lake Park Estates event has been lighting up Pinellas County for 30 years.
Attorney for now-fired Tampa code enforcement director speaks out
The lawyer for the now-fired director of code enforcement in Tampa is responding to the state attorney's decision not to press charges. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
The lawyer for the now-fired director of code enforcement in Tampa is responding to the state attorney's decision not to press charges. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Driver found guilty of lesser charge in deadly DUI crash
Adriane Blanchett has been found guilty of a lesser charge in a deadly crash in Hillsborough County in 2021. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Adriane Blanchett has been found guilty of a lesser charge in a deadly crash in Hillsborough County in 2021. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
New Florida law targeting obstructed license plates
A law that took effect October 1 bans anything that blocks or alters a driver’s license plate. It includes frames, covers and even clear shields. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
A law that took effect October 1 bans anything that blocks or alters a driver’s license plate. It includes frames, covers and even clear shields. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
SCOTUS will allow Texas to use redrawn congressional map for 2026 election
The opinion, handed down Thursday evening, may allow the GOP to pick up five more seats in the upcoming election, strengthening a small majority in the House.
The opinion, handed down Thursday evening, may allow the GOP to pick up five more seats in the upcoming election, strengthening a small majority in the House.
Cancer patients spend a day with the Tampa Bay Lightning
Before the puck drops at Benchmark International Arena Thursday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning offered an uplifting, behind-the-scenes experience for cancer patients going through the most challenging moments of their lives. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Before the puck drops at Benchmark International Arena Thursday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning offered an uplifting, behind-the-scenes experience for cancer patients going through the most challenging moments of their lives. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
$50M project in Manatee County aims to convert landfill waste into clean fuel
Garbage dumped at Manatee County's Lena Road landfill will soon be converted from methane gas into usable energy. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Garbage dumped at Manatee County's Lena Road landfill will soon be converted from methane gas into usable energy. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Pinellas County deputies warn of fake QR code parking scams
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says scammers are putting fake codes on signs and pay stations to steal information and money. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says scammers are putting fake codes on signs and pay stations to steal information and money. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Anna Kepner: Family of teen killed on cruise ship due back in court over custody case
In an upcoming custody court hearing, it's possible more information about Anna Kepner's death may be released.
In an upcoming custody court hearing, it's possible more information about Anna Kepner's death may be released.