Bradenton entrepreneur turns bow ties into business
For many people, a bow tie only comes out for weddings or black-tie events. But for Bradenton entrepreneur Travis Ray, it's been part of his wardrobe since kindergarten.
For many people, a bow tie only comes out for weddings or black-tie events. But for Bradenton entrepreneur Travis Ray, it's been part of his wardrobe since kindergarten.
Charity seeks help with emergency relief supplies
More than $1 million worth of lifesaving medical supplies are sitting inside Central Florida storage units, blocked from reaching disaster zones where they are desperately needed. Fox 13's Carla Bayron reports.
More than $1 million worth of lifesaving medical supplies are sitting inside Central Florida storage units, blocked from reaching disaster zones where they are desperately needed. Fox 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Tampa begins effort to replace Ballast Point Pier
Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene destroyed the Ballast Point Pier, efforts to replace it are gaining momentum. Fox 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene destroyed the Ballast Point Pier, efforts to replace it are gaining momentum. Fox 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Fed raises interest rates for first time since 2023
As prices go up, so is the cost of borrowing money. It's the first rate hike in more than 3 years. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
As prices go up, so is the cost of borrowing money. It's the first rate hike in more than 3 years. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Data centers could drive up Duke Energy rates
New data centers could soon drive up your power bill. By how much? That remains a secret, according to consumer groups that say Duke is forcing them to blackout potential rate hikes in public documents. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
New data centers could soon drive up your power bill. By how much? That remains a secret, according to consumer groups that say Duke is forcing them to blackout potential rate hikes in public documents. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Officers race to save guests from motel fire
Body camera footage shows officers in Sarasota working to save guests from a motel fire. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Body camera footage shows officers in Sarasota working to save guests from a motel fire. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Tampa weather I Wednesday evening forecast
Fox 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says it will be breezy and a touch less humid tonight. The low temperature will be 75 degrees.
Fox 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says it will be breezy and a touch less humid tonight. The low temperature will be 75 degrees.
New delivery robot supports young patients
A robotic dog named Turbo Teddy is unleashing a new way to speed up critical care for kids. Fox 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
A robotic dog named Turbo Teddy is unleashing a new way to speed up critical care for kids. Fox 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Tampa weather | Wednesday afternoon forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Wednesday will have variable clouds with a few passing showers and a high temperature of 90 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Wednesday will have variable clouds with a few passing showers and a high temperature of 90 degrees.
Man arrested after threatening repo driver
Deputies arrested a Florida man after he allegedly pointed a gun at a repo driver, threatened him, and fired a shot before driving away in a vehicle that was being repossessed.
Deputies arrested a Florida man after he allegedly pointed a gun at a repo driver, threatened him, and fired a shot before driving away in a vehicle that was being repossessed.
2 rescued from tree limb on Hillsborough River
Bodycam footage captures the moment Hillsborough County rescue crews safely saved two unharmed boaters stranded on a tree limb over the river after their boat capsized.
Bodycam footage captures the moment Hillsborough County rescue crews safely saved two unharmed boaters stranded on a tree limb over the river after their boat capsized.
Kennedy Center demolition worries rise with closing after judge blocks Trump name restoration
The Kennedy Center will close most of its facility for renovations after its Trump‑aligned board voted Tuesday to proceed with the shutdown just hours after a federal judge again blocked the institution from restoring Donald Trump’s name to the building, as lawyers warned the venue could deteriorate into an “unsafe, decrepit structure" that may need to be taken down.
The Kennedy Center will close most of its facility for renovations after its Trump‑aligned board voted Tuesday to proceed with the shutdown just hours after a federal judge again blocked the institution from restoring Donald Trump’s name to the building, as lawyers warned the venue could deteriorate into an “unsafe, decrepit structure" that may need to be taken down.
Tomasz Kosowski murder trial continues
In Clearwater, the murder trial continues for former plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski accused of killing an attorney, who is defending himself. FOX 13’s Heather Healy reports.
In Clearwater, the murder trial continues for former plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski accused of killing an attorney, who is defending himself. FOX 13’s Heather Healy reports.
Battle over Garden Avenue
On Wednesday, the battle over Garden Avenue in Clearwater is entering a new phase as opponents of the city’s decision to sell the property to the Church of Scientology are planning to turn in thousands of signatures. FOX 13’s Matthew McClellan reports.
On Wednesday, the battle over Garden Avenue in Clearwater is entering a new phase as opponents of the city’s decision to sell the property to the Church of Scientology are planning to turn in thousands of signatures. FOX 13’s Matthew McClellan reports.
Banning undocumented students
Several weeks ago, Florida education leaders voted to ban undocumented students from public universities, and they could be expanding that decision on Wednesday. FOX 13’s Kellie Cowan reports.
Several weeks ago, Florida education leaders voted to ban undocumented students from public universities, and they could be expanding that decision on Wednesday. FOX 13’s Kellie Cowan reports.
Tampa weather | Wednesday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Wednesday will be hot and windy with an isolated storm and a high temperature of 93 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Wednesday will be hot and windy with an isolated storm and a high temperature of 93 degrees.
Chatsworth helicopter crash: 3 killed, including NBCLA pilot and aerial reporter
A news helicopter providing coverage for NBCLA crashed in Chatsworth, killing three people.
A news helicopter providing coverage for NBCLA crashed in Chatsworth, killing three people.
Building a park under I-275 in St. Petersburg
It's a $55 million plan that could totally transform the land beneath I-275 in St. Petersburg. It would add parks, trails and gathering spaces. FOX 13's Blake Devine reports.
It's a $55 million plan that could totally transform the land beneath I-275 in St. Petersburg. It would add parks, trails and gathering spaces. FOX 13's Blake Devine reports.
Kitten makes progress after fall from I-275 overpass
Less than a week after a kitten fell from a signpost on an I-275 overpass in St. Petersburg, he's making progress. Crews tried to rescue him, he jumped and fell dozens of feet. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Less than a week after a kitten fell from a signpost on an I-275 overpass in St. Petersburg, he's making progress. Crews tried to rescue him, he jumped and fell dozens of feet. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Publix included in beef price investigation
Publix is now part of a federal investigation into rising meat prices. The Department of Justice recently added the Tampa Bay-based retailer, along with several other major stores, to the growing list as the government looks into what's causing the spikes in costs. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Publix is now part of a federal investigation into rising meat prices. The Department of Justice recently added the Tampa Bay-based retailer, along with several other major stores, to the growing list as the government looks into what's causing the spikes in costs. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.