Debate over Florida property tax amendment
State lawmakers just set up a hot debate over property taxes. The amendment they sent to the November ballot would cut taxes for primary homeowners, but cities and counties claim we could all pay for it. FOX 13 political editor Craig Patrick reports.
State lawmakers just set up a hot debate over property taxes. The amendment they sent to the November ballot would cut taxes for primary homeowners, but cities and counties claim we could all pay for it. FOX 13 political editor Craig Patrick reports.
USF students linked to off-campus stabbing
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says the suspect in a double stabbing at an off-campus student housing complex near the University of South Florida is believed to be the dead person found in a separate investigation on East Fletcher Avenue Wednesday afternoon. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says the suspect in a double stabbing at an off-campus student housing complex near the University of South Florida is believed to be the dead person found in a separate investigation on East Fletcher Avenue Wednesday afternoon. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Power grid upgrades for St. Petersburg
Duke Energy is working to upgrade the electric grid in St. Petersburg to help ensure that the power stays on for customers during storms. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy has the story.
Duke Energy is working to upgrade the electric grid in St. Petersburg to help ensure that the power stays on for customers during storms. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy has the story.
Tampa Weather | Wednesday Evening Forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes has the latest forecast.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes has the latest forecast.
Midtown Academy celebrates Centennial
Midtown Academy in South St. Pete is celebrating a century of education. It first opened 100 years ago on 10th Street South as Southside Junior High. Fox 13 photojournalist Kevin Carlson toured the campus and heard from alumni whose lives were shaped by the school.
Midtown Academy in South St. Pete is celebrating a century of education. It first opened 100 years ago on 10th Street South as Southside Junior High. Fox 13 photojournalist Kevin Carlson toured the campus and heard from alumni whose lives were shaped by the school.
Tampa weather | Wednesday afternoon forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says Wednesday will be breezy with some showers. The high will be 85 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says Wednesday will be breezy with some showers. The high will be 85 degrees.
California tech CEO accused of smuggling US equipment to Iran's military, nuclear programs
Despite owning a $35 million Orange County mansion, dual US-Iranian national Jamshid Ghomi reported a peak annual income of just $20,684 and fraudulently claimed low-income tax credits for seven years, prosecutors said.
Despite owning a $35 million Orange County mansion, dual US-Iranian national Jamshid Ghomi reported a peak annual income of just $20,684 and fraudulently claimed low-income tax credits for seven years, prosecutors said.
Deanna Harrell: Woman accused of hitting toll booth, killing woman inside, arrested
A Florida woman suspected of driving her truck into a Daytona Beach Shores toll booth, killing the woman who was working inside, has been taken into custody, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said Wednesday morning.
A Florida woman suspected of driving her truck into a Daytona Beach Shores toll booth, killing the woman who was working inside, has been taken into custody, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said Wednesday morning.
Red Lobster in Times Square closing after more than 20 years
After a 23-year run, the Red Lobster in Times Square is officially shutting its doors.
After a 23-year run, the Red Lobster in Times Square is officially shutting its doors.
Deputy who resigned hired by Hillsborough Schools
Former Chief Deputy Anthony Collins has taken a new job with the Hillsborough County School District as the Director of Security and Emergency Management. FOX 13's Heather Healy reports.
Former Chief Deputy Anthony Collins has taken a new job with the Hillsborough County School District as the Director of Security and Emergency Management. FOX 13's Heather Healy reports.
Tampa weather | Wednesday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Wednesday will be breezy with variable clouds and showers. The high temperature will be 85 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Wednesday will be breezy with variable clouds and showers. The high temperature will be 85 degrees.
Magical stay at Koda's Dreamhouse
Three families navigating severe medical illnesses and bullying received a VIP getaway at a candy-themed Florida mansion, thanks to a community initiative known as Koda's Dreamhouse Adventure.
Three families navigating severe medical illnesses and bullying received a VIP getaway at a candy-themed Florida mansion, thanks to a community initiative known as Koda's Dreamhouse Adventure.
Red Mesa Cantina closes abruptly
A downtown St. Petersburg Mexican restaurant has served its last taco. Red Mesa Cantina closed permanently this week after 16 years in business. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
A downtown St. Petersburg Mexican restaurant has served its last taco. Red Mesa Cantina closed permanently this week after 16 years in business. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Otter helps solve underwater cold cases
An otter named Splash is part of Peace River K9 Search and Rescue's team, working to locate submerged crime scene evidence and human remains. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
An otter named Splash is part of Peace River K9 Search and Rescue's team, working to locate submerged crime scene evidence and human remains. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Bay Area impact of property tax cut amendment
Florida lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping tax cut for homestead property owners pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending it to the November ballot. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Florida lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping tax cut for homestead property owners pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending it to the November ballot. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
2 NIH researchers charged with allegedly smuggling monkeypox into the US
Two National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers were arrested and charged for allegedly smuggling monkeypox into the U.S. and lying to border officials.
Two National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers were arrested and charged for allegedly smuggling monkeypox into the U.S. and lying to border officials.
E-bike safety campaign
Bay Area officials and doctors are spreading awareness in an effort to prevent e-bike injuries this summer. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Bay Area officials and doctors are spreading awareness in an effort to prevent e-bike injuries this summer. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Human bones discovered at construction site
Sarasota County deputies are investigating after a construction crew discovered partial human skeletal remains in a wooded lot on Friday morning. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Sarasota County deputies are investigating after a construction crew discovered partial human skeletal remains in a wooded lot on Friday morning. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Tampa weather | Tuesday evening forecast
FOX 13's Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has your Tuesday evening forecast.
FOX 13's Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has your Tuesday evening forecast.
16-year-old charged in 'teen takeover' shooting
A 16-year-old boy accused of shooting another teenager multiple times during a ‘teen takeover' on Clearwater Beach on Sunday has been arrested. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
A 16-year-old boy accused of shooting another teenager multiple times during a ‘teen takeover' on Clearwater Beach on Sunday has been arrested. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.