Several Hillsborough residents suffer firework injuries
Fourth of July has come and gone, and we're learning more about the kinds of emergencies that Hillsborough County Fire Rescue were called out for over the holiday weekend. Ariel Plasencia reports.
Fourth of July has come and gone, and we're learning more about the kinds of emergencies that Hillsborough County Fire Rescue were called out for over the holiday weekend. Ariel Plasencia reports.
Tampa highlights pump station backup generators
The City of Tampa is bolstering its flooding defenses by improving its stormwater drainage system. After last year's unprecedented flooding following back-to back hurricanes the city has secured several temporary backup generators to power stormwater pumping stations. Kylie Jones reports.
The City of Tampa is bolstering its flooding defenses by improving its stormwater drainage system. After last year's unprecedented flooding following back-to back hurricanes the city has secured several temporary backup generators to power stormwater pumping stations. Kylie Jones reports.
Man's best friend becomes boyfriend
Author Stella Hayward discusses her new book, The Good Boy.
Author Stella Hayward discusses her new book, The Good Boy.
Top 10 list of least healthy fast-food chains released by WorldAtlas
Fast food may be a beloved American tradition—right up there with baseball and oversized soda cups—but a new ranking is putting some of our favorite chains on nutritional notice.
Fast food may be a beloved American tradition—right up there with baseball and oversized soda cups—but a new ranking is putting some of our favorite chains on nutritional notice.
Drone tracks down theft suspect hiding in sewer
A man accused of stealing from a store was found hiding in an unusual spot.
A man accused of stealing from a store was found hiding in an unusual spot.
TSA ending shoe removal policy during airport security screenings
TSA is gradually rolling out a new policy that will eventually allow all travelers to keep their shoes on during security screenings, regardless of lane or status.
TSA is gradually rolling out a new policy that will eventually allow all travelers to keep their shoes on during security screenings, regardless of lane or status.
Florida man clings to back of moving UPS truck to avoid deputies after Lowe's shoplifting attempt: officials
A Florida man allegedly tried to steal $1,500 worth of merchandise from Lowe’s, then fled on the back of a UPS truck. Deputies tracked him down with help from a citizen.
A Florida man allegedly tried to steal $1,500 worth of merchandise from Lowe’s, then fled on the back of a UPS truck. Deputies tracked him down with help from a citizen.
Sulphur Springs Pool still closed
FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis shares why a vital Sulphur Springs asset remains hanging in the balance as neighbors push to reopen the community pool.
FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis shares why a vital Sulphur Springs asset remains hanging in the balance as neighbors push to reopen the community pool.
Knowing your flood risk in Florida
FOX 13's Evyn Moon talked with management officials about what people can do in the Tampa Bay area to stay safe and aware of the flood risks that rivers pose.
FOX 13's Evyn Moon talked with management officials about what people can do in the Tampa Bay area to stay safe and aware of the flood risks that rivers pose.
Donuts and fireworks: 2 arrested in street takeover during FHP crackdown in Orlando
Authorities in Orange County arrested two men following a chaotic Fourth of July street takeover involving nearly 50 vehicles, illegal stunt driving, and fireworks launched from moving cars, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said Monday.
Authorities in Orange County arrested two men following a chaotic Fourth of July street takeover involving nearly 50 vehicles, illegal stunt driving, and fireworks launched from moving cars, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said Monday.
Study: More teens are carrying guns
FOX 13's Jordan Bowen spoke to the author of the study and a local group combating youth gun violence about the concerning trend.
FOX 13's Jordan Bowen spoke to the author of the study and a local group combating youth gun violence about the concerning trend.
Apartment security guard charged with child porn
FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer explains why an apartment security guard is facing child porn charges after a small camera was found inside his car.
FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer explains why an apartment security guard is facing child porn charges after a small camera was found inside his car.
'16 & Pregnant' star charged with involuntary manslaughter in Georgia
Former "16 & Pregnant" star Whitney Purvis is accused of supplying a drug combination that led to a Georgia man's fatal overdose.
Former "16 & Pregnant" star Whitney Purvis is accused of supplying a drug combination that led to a Georgia man's fatal overdose.
McDonald's Egg McMuffin heats up this summer with limited-time spicy sandwich
McDonald's is launching Spicy McMuffin sandwiches nationwide for a limited time starting July 8.
McDonald's is launching Spicy McMuffin sandwiches nationwide for a limited time starting July 8.
Armed ICE officers shut down kids' camp at LA's MacArthur Park. City leaders: 'Here's the truth'
A large federal enforcement sweep stalled children’s summer camp at MacArthur Park without any arrests. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and city council members say this display of force has raised urgent questions about how immigration enforcement affects communities—and they’re calling on cities nationwide to wake up, wise up, and stand up without panic.
A large federal enforcement sweep stalled children’s summer camp at MacArthur Park without any arrests. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and city council members say this display of force has raised urgent questions about how immigration enforcement affects communities—and they’re calling on cities nationwide to wake up, wise up, and stand up without panic.
Robin Severance-Lopez released from jail after posting bond in alleged illegal gambling charge
Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, walked out of the Lake County Jail on Monday evening, just a few hours after a judge gave clearance for her to post bond.
Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, walked out of the Lake County Jail on Monday evening, just a few hours after a judge gave clearance for her to post bond.
Alvarado ICE facility attack: 11 charged in 'ambush' on ICE officers, officials say
Eleven people face charges after a "planned ambush" of an ICE facility in Alvarado where a group intended "to kill ICE corrections officers," according to law enforcement officials.
Eleven people face charges after a "planned ambush" of an ICE facility in Alvarado where a group intended "to kill ICE corrections officers," according to law enforcement officials.
Hearing on Monday after 2024 deadly boat crash
FOX 13's Kylie Jones was in the courtroom on Monday as a Tampa man, who is charged with BUI manslaughter after a deadly boat crash in July 2024, appeared for a pre-trial detention hearing on Monday.
FOX 13's Kylie Jones was in the courtroom on Monday as a Tampa man, who is charged with BUI manslaughter after a deadly boat crash in July 2024, appeared for a pre-trial detention hearing on Monday.
Deer struggling in ocean off Flagler Beach rescued by lifeguards: 'We save lives'
Lifeguards in Florida are trained to save lives — but they never expected to rescue a deer from the Atlantic Ocean.
Lifeguards in Florida are trained to save lives — but they never expected to rescue a deer from the Atlantic Ocean.
Upgrades coming to Britton Plaza
FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia shares the plans for the future of Britton Plaza after developers bought the plaza last fall.
FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia shares the plans for the future of Britton Plaza after developers bought the plaza last fall.



















