Gov. DeSantis talks at Florida Rural Economic Development Summit 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his administration’s rural investments and warned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence during a speech at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit.
Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his administration’s rural investments and warned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence during a speech at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit.
Bringing back cursive in schools
Two Florida lawmakers, Fl State Rep. Toby Overdorf (R) and Fl State Sen. Erin Grall (R), have introduced bills that would once again require cursive instruction in the state’s public schools. Cursive was removed from Florida’s required curriculum in 2010. Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Two Florida lawmakers, Fl State Rep. Toby Overdorf (R) and Fl State Sen. Erin Grall (R), have introduced bills that would once again require cursive instruction in the state’s public schools. Cursive was removed from Florida’s required curriculum in 2010. Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Firefighters reunite with dog they saved
There was a heartwarming reunion between firefighters and a dog they rescued in a house fire earlier this month. Chris Cato reports.
There was a heartwarming reunion between firefighters and a dog they rescued in a house fire earlier this month. Chris Cato reports.
Deputies shoot, kill man armed with brick
A suspect accused of beating an elderly man with a brick and charging at Polk County deputies was shot and killed in a Lakeland community Wednesday afternoon. Danielle Zulkosky reports.
A suspect accused of beating an elderly man with a brick and charging at Polk County deputies was shot and killed in a Lakeland community Wednesday afternoon. Danielle Zulkosky reports.
FDLE searches for clues in disappearance out of Bartow
In a case that has puzzled authorities and left a family in anguish, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is intensifying its investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Samantha Fiddler, a Canadian mother of three. Genevieve Curtis reports.
In a case that has puzzled authorities and left a family in anguish, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is intensifying its investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Samantha Fiddler, a Canadian mother of three. Genevieve Curtis reports.
Anna Kepner: Mom of teen who died on cruise ship remembers her daughter’s constant smile
The mother of Anna Kepner, the 18-year-old found dead aboard a cruise ship, is sharing memories of her daughter and describing her as a joyful, compassionate young woman.
The mother of Anna Kepner, the 18-year-old found dead aboard a cruise ship, is sharing memories of her daughter and describing her as a joyful, compassionate young woman.
Ms. Sun City Center pageant returns
The beloved Ms. Sun City Center pageant is back eighteen years later. The community revived the pageant hoping to celebrate the beauty of seniors and their love of volunteering. Allie Corey reports.
The beloved Ms. Sun City Center pageant is back eighteen years later. The community revived the pageant hoping to celebrate the beauty of seniors and their love of volunteering. Allie Corey reports.
Solutions to keep kids off the streets
This week, FOX 13 got an inside look at a statewide operation that led to the recovery of 122 missing children in Florida. The U.S. Marshals led a team of local law enforcement in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Fort Myers. Genevieve Curtis reports.
This week, FOX 13 got an inside look at a statewide operation that led to the recovery of 122 missing children in Florida. The U.S. Marshals led a team of local law enforcement in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Fort Myers. Genevieve Curtis reports.
Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files: What's next
President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Full briefing: Lakeland deputy-involved shooting
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news briefing after a deputy-involved shooting in Lakeland Wednesday evening.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news briefing after a deputy-involved shooting in Lakeland Wednesday evening.
Florida homeowner sued by community district over foot-tall cross, wins $70,000
A five-year fight between a Florida homeowner in The Villages and its community development district over a 12-inch white cross displayed in the yard has ended with a $70,000 settlement.
A five-year fight between a Florida homeowner in The Villages and its community development district over a 12-inch white cross displayed in the yard has ended with a $70,000 settlement.
Braille book collection for students
Many of us love to read a good book, and now, some kids in Brandon have a new library that's made for them. Lloyd Sowers reports.
Many of us love to read a good book, and now, some kids in Brandon have a new library that's made for them. Lloyd Sowers reports.
Sen. Rick Scott pitches Health Savings Account plan
Republicans, including President Trump, have promised for more than a decade to improve Obamacare. Evan Axelbank reports.
Republicans, including President Trump, have promised for more than a decade to improve Obamacare. Evan Axelbank reports.
School boards respond to new charter school law
A new Florida law allowing "Schools of Hope" charter schools to move into public school classrooms on the taxpayer dime is giving some school boards second thoughts about building new schools. Aaron Mesmer reports.
A new Florida law allowing "Schools of Hope" charter schools to move into public school classrooms on the taxpayer dime is giving some school boards second thoughts about building new schools. Aaron Mesmer reports.
Father charged with felony child neglect
A Sarasota man is facing felony child neglect charges after police said his three sons were found living in deplorable conditions and not going to school. Kimberly Kuizon reports.
A Sarasota man is facing felony child neglect charges after police said his three sons were found living in deplorable conditions and not going to school. Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Pinellas County posts strong tourism numbers despite storm recovery
Pinellas County has bounced back from Hurricane Helene with some strong tourism numbers. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Pinellas County has bounced back from Hurricane Helene with some strong tourism numbers. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Auburndale opens redesigned Lake Ariana Park
The city of Auburndale is celebrating the opening of the brand-new Lake Ariana Park and Civic Center. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
The city of Auburndale is celebrating the opening of the brand-new Lake Ariana Park and Civic Center. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Utility Scam Awareness Day reminds customers to be extra careful
TECO, Duke Energy, and the Better Business Bureau Serving West Florida have designated Wednesday, Nov. 19 as Utility Scam Awareness Day in an effort to educate residents about these kinds of schemes. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
TECO, Duke Energy, and the Better Business Bureau Serving West Florida have designated Wednesday, Nov. 19 as Utility Scam Awareness Day in an effort to educate residents about these kinds of schemes. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
'Sacred Currents' at Lake Wales Art Council
"Sacred Currents: Spirituality in African Art" is on display at the Lake Wales Arts Council. Photojournalist Barry Wong reports.
"Sacred Currents: Spirituality in African Art" is on display at the Lake Wales Arts Council. Photojournalist Barry Wong reports.
Have you seen Gabrielle Terrelonge? Father pleads for help to find daughter
Officials continue the search for 10-year-old Gabrielle Terrelonge, who was last seen five months ago.
Officials continue the search for 10-year-old Gabrielle Terrelonge, who was last seen five months ago.