Lakeland shares plan to transform Memorial Boulevard
The City of Lakeland is sharing its vision for how to transform a long-time neglected corridor into a vibrant and thriving gateway. Carla Bayron reports.
The City of Lakeland is sharing its vision for how to transform a long-time neglected corridor into a vibrant and thriving gateway. Carla Bayron reports.
Two charged in car burglaries, credit card fraud
Two suspected auto thieves were busted Tuesday night in a string of auto thefts and burglaries that spanned from Tampa to Pinellas County.�Kylie Jones reports.
Two suspected auto thieves were busted Tuesday night in a string of auto thefts and burglaries that spanned from Tampa to Pinellas County.�Kylie Jones reports.
USF releases study on human trafficking in Florida
A first-of-its-kind study said there are 200,000 Floridians who are living as sex slaves, and another 500,000 are being forced to work. Evan Axelbank reports.
A first-of-its-kind study said there are 200,000 Floridians who are living as sex slaves, and another 500,000 are being forced to work. Evan Axelbank reports.
New splash pad opening in Hernando County is one the state's largest
Hernando County is making a splash with the grand opening of the new Anderson Snow Splash Pad. It is ranked among the largest municipal splash pads in Florida.
Hernando County is making a splash with the grand opening of the new Anderson Snow Splash Pad. It is ranked among the largest municipal splash pads in Florida.
Man who decapitated dog granted bond
FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
New splash pad now open
Families in Hernando County have a new way to beat the heat. A New water play area just opened, marking the end of a years-long project.
Families in Hernando County have a new way to beat the heat. A New water play area just opened, marking the end of a years-long project.
California woman gets married after lifesaving surgery to remove 40-pound tumor
Ariana Pulido, 22, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive condition called growing teratoma syndrome after multiple tumor recurrences.
Ariana Pulido, 22, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive condition called growing teratoma syndrome after multiple tumor recurrences.
Florida man kidnaps, ties up friend: LCSO
A Florida man is accused of choking his friend, tying him up and transferring money from the victim?s bank account into his own before the victim escaped.
A Florida man is accused of choking his friend, tying him up and transferring money from the victim?s bank account into his own before the victim escaped.
Former '16 & Pregnant' star Whitney Purvis left obit comment before arrest
New details are emerging in the case of Whitney Blake Purvis, a former star of MTV’s 16 & Pregnant, who is now facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges in connection to a man’s fatal overdose.
New details are emerging in the case of Whitney Blake Purvis, a former star of MTV’s 16 & Pregnant, who is now facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges in connection to a man’s fatal overdose.
Python removed from pool deck by Florida deputy
Body camera video from the Lee County Sheriff's Office shows a deputy picking up a python found on a family's pool deck in Lehigh Acres on July 5.
Body camera video from the Lee County Sheriff's Office shows a deputy picking up a python found on a family's pool deck in Lehigh Acres on July 5.
Beach renourishment plans in Pinellas County
Pinellas County residents have a chance to hear from leaders in a series of public meetings addressing a $125.7 million beach renourishment project. FOX 13?s Regina Gonzalez reports.
Pinellas County residents have a chance to hear from leaders in a series of public meetings addressing a $125.7 million beach renourishment project. FOX 13?s Regina Gonzalez reports.
Superman Villain reflects on acting career
Tucked away in his St. Petersburg home, Jack O'Halloran keeps a trove of photos that tell the story of an impressive Hollywood career. Aaron Mesmer reports.
Tucked away in his St. Petersburg home, Jack O'Halloran keeps a trove of photos that tell the story of an impressive Hollywood career. Aaron Mesmer reports.
Traffic changes on Howard Frankland Bridge
Drivers heading from St. Petersburg to Tampa will encounter a new traffic pattern on I-275 starting Wednesday morning. Jordan Bowen reports.
Drivers heading from St. Petersburg to Tampa will encounter a new traffic pattern on I-275 starting Wednesday morning. Jordan Bowen reports.
Officer saves driver from burning car
The Sarasota Police Department is praising one of its officers after pulling an unconscious driver from a burning car after witnessing a car crash at the SR 45 and SR 683 split on June 30.
The Sarasota Police Department is praising one of its officers after pulling an unconscious driver from a burning car after witnessing a car crash at the SR 45 and SR 683 split on June 30.
SNAP benefit changes with 'Big Beautiful Bill'
A sweeping new federal spending bill, dubbed the "Big Beautiful Bill," passed in Congress last week, cuts some funding for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.?Evyn Moon reports.
A sweeping new federal spending bill, dubbed the "Big Beautiful Bill," passed in Congress last week, cuts some funding for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.?Evyn Moon reports.
Faulty home construction claims
New housing developments are popping up all over Florida, and for the past two years, FOX 13 has investigated claims of faulty home construction. Allie Corey reports.
New housing developments are popping up all over Florida, and for the past two years, FOX 13 has investigated claims of faulty home construction. Allie Corey reports.
Water facility resiliency after hurricanes
St. Pete was forced to shut down its Southwest Sewer Treatment Plant because of Hurricane Milton. Now, the city has a plan to make it more resilient. Jennifer Kveglis reports.
St. Pete was forced to shut down its Southwest Sewer Treatment Plant because of Hurricane Milton. Now, the city has a plan to make it more resilient. Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Family loses home to fire after lightning strike
FOX 13's Kailey Tracy talked with the family who lost their home and three pets about the tragedy, but also the silver linings that they are taking away after the outpouring of community support.
FOX 13's Kailey Tracy talked with the family who lost their home and three pets about the tragedy, but also the silver linings that they are taking away after the outpouring of community support.
Polk State College welding program
FOX 13's Carla Bayron explains the welding program at Polk State College focused on meeting the demand for high-tech industries including agriculture, construction, manufacturing, transportation and more.
FOX 13's Carla Bayron explains the welding program at Polk State College focused on meeting the demand for high-tech industries including agriculture, construction, manufacturing, transportation and more.
Lawmakers seek access to 'Alligator Alcatraz'
FOX 13's Evan Axelbank shares the response from Democratic lawmakers who are still trying to inspect 'Alligator Alcatraz' after being denied last week on account of safety.
FOX 13's Evan Axelbank shares the response from Democratic lawmakers who are still trying to inspect 'Alligator Alcatraz' after being denied last week on account of safety.