Metallica comes to town
In Tampa Bay, it's a big weekend for Rock n' Roll. Metallica is in town playing at Raymond James Stadium Friday night and again on Sunday.
In Tampa Bay, it's a big weekend for Rock n' Roll. Metallica is in town playing at Raymond James Stadium Friday night and again on Sunday.
Sarasota launching gateless parking garage system
Changes are coming to Sarasota's parking garages with some new technology. City officials are hoping it makes parking much smoother for residents and visitors.?Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Changes are coming to Sarasota's parking garages with some new technology. City officials are hoping it makes parking much smoother for residents and visitors.?Kimberly Kuizon reports.
TPD receives new lifesaving equipment
A New York-based company donated 300 choking rescue devices to the Tampa Police Department. These devices, called LifeVac, create a one-way suction to remove lodged food or objects from a choking victim. Ariel Plasencia reports.
A New York-based company donated 300 choking rescue devices to the Tampa Police Department. These devices, called LifeVac, create a one-way suction to remove lodged food or objects from a choking victim. Ariel Plasencia reports.
Court seizes Big Storm Brewing, other Govoni firms
In a ruling issued this week by a federal bankruptcy judge, the court seized control of more than 100 businesses owned by Leo Govoni, a Pinellas County businessman who's accused of taking $100 million in loans from the Center for Special Needs Trust in St. Petersburg and never paying back the funds. Aaron Mesmer reports.
In a ruling issued this week by a federal bankruptcy judge, the court seized control of more than 100 businesses owned by Leo Govoni, a Pinellas County businessman who's accused of taking $100 million in loans from the Center for Special Needs Trust in St. Petersburg and never paying back the funds. Aaron Mesmer reports.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia criminal charges: DOJ claims he ran 'alien smuggling' scheme
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man who had been living in the U.S. for over a decade before being deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration in what was called an "administrative error," has been brought back to the U.S. to face federal charges.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man who had been living in the U.S. for over a decade before being deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration in what was called an "administrative error," has been brought back to the U.S. to face federal charges.
Cook County jewelry store heist: Thieves get away with $1M in merchandise
Thieves cut the internet, broke through a wall, and stole $1 million in jewels and watches from a suburban store. The owner is offering a $75K reward.
Thieves cut the internet, broke through a wall, and stole $1 million in jewels and watches from a suburban store. The owner is offering a $75K reward.
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez given $1M bond in illegal gambling, racketeering case
A Florida judge set a $1 million bond for Marcos Lopez, the suspended sheriff of Osceola County, following his arrest on felony racketeering charges Friday morning.
A Florida judge set a $1 million bond for Marcos Lopez, the suspended sheriff of Osceola County, following his arrest on felony racketeering charges Friday morning.
Hillsborough County parks installing AEDs
Hillsborough County parks say they hope to have all 25 AEDs installed and connected to 911 by August.
Hillsborough County parks say they hope to have all 25 AEDs installed and connected to 911 by August.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to US to face criminal charges, says DOJ
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, was returned to the United States Friday to face criminal charges.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, was returned to the United States Friday to face criminal charges.
Bill Gates reveals where 99% of his fortune will go
Microsoft founder Bill Gates gave more details this week about where his vast fortune will go, just weeks after revealing that he will give away 99% of it.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates gave more details this week about where his vast fortune will go, just weeks after revealing that he will give away 99% of it.
Maxwell Anderson verdict, Sade Robinson killed; jury finds man guilty
A jury found Maxwell Anderson guilty of killing and dismembering Sade Robinson on Friday after a days-long trial.
A jury found Maxwell Anderson guilty of killing and dismembering Sade Robinson on Friday after a days-long trial.
Hundreds of dogs up for adoption in Plant City
This weekend, the Third Annual Mega Dog Adoption Event is happening at the Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds in Plant City. FOX 13?s Kailey Tracy reports.
This weekend, the Third Annual Mega Dog Adoption Event is happening at the Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds in Plant City. FOX 13?s Kailey Tracy reports.
New Florida law aims to protect firefighters
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Thursday that he says boosts the state?s commitment to the health and safety of firefighters. FOX 13?s Kailey Tracy reports.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Thursday that he says boosts the state?s commitment to the health and safety of firefighters. FOX 13?s Kailey Tracy reports.
Faith and Family Month in Clearwater
FOX 13 photojournalist Jason Wright has a look at Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector and why he says faith is important to him. As part of Faith and Family Month, Fam Fest 2025 is happening on Sunday, June 8, at Coachman Park.
FOX 13 photojournalist Jason Wright has a look at Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector and why he says faith is important to him. As part of Faith and Family Month, Fam Fest 2025 is happening on Sunday, June 8, at Coachman Park.
'Queen of the Night' blooms
When the sun goes down, "The Queen of the Night" comes out, and it's the only night of the year that the bloom is on display at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Kylie Jones reports.
When the sun goes down, "The Queen of the Night" comes out, and it's the only night of the year that the bloom is on display at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Kylie Jones reports.
Affordable townhomes approved
In a bold effort to address the affordable housing crisis, the City of St. Petersburg is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build new homes in South St. Pete. It's to ensure that families who live and work in the area have a real shot at staying in their community. Genevieve Curtis reports.
In a bold effort to address the affordable housing crisis, the City of St. Petersburg is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build new homes in South St. Pete. It's to ensure that families who live and work in the area have a real shot at staying in their community. Genevieve Curtis reports.
Rhythm Roots: Music mentors
A professional jazz musician touring around the world, Nathan Mitchell said he?s learned so much history ? Black history ? in music. Briona Arradondo reports.
A professional jazz musician touring around the world, Nathan Mitchell said he?s learned so much history ? Black history ? in music. Briona Arradondo reports.
Businesses worry over flood relief project
Major plans for a flood relief project along South Howard Avenue in Tampa is dividing the community. Evyn Moon reports.
Major plans for a flood relief project along South Howard Avenue in Tampa is dividing the community. Evyn Moon reports.
Jonathan Joss shooting: Police, Pride San Antonio hold community forum
Pride San Antonio and the San Antonio Police Department held a community forum following the murder of actor Jonathan Joss this past weekend.
Pride San Antonio and the San Antonio Police Department held a community forum following the murder of actor Jonathan Joss this past weekend.
Keeping turtles on the right track
Bradenton Beach saw extreme damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Not only were homes and businesses destroyed, but were the beach dunes and all the vegetation that helps protect the coastline and the animals that visit the beach, including sea turtles. Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Bradenton Beach saw extreme damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Not only were homes and businesses destroyed, but were the beach dunes and all the vegetation that helps protect the coastline and the animals that visit the beach, including sea turtles. Kimberly Kuizon reports.


















