Men sentenced for fentanyl death of USF student
A USF student lost his life to fentanyl, and investigators say he never even knew he was taking it. Now, two years later, the men charged in his death have been sentenced in federal court. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
A USF student lost his life to fentanyl, and investigators say he never even knew he was taking it. Now, two years later, the men charged in his death have been sentenced in federal court. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Man faces sentencing in 2021 triple murder
Life in prison or death row? That's the decision facing a Polk County jury as it decides the ultimate fate of Shaun Runyon. He was convicted of brutally killing three co-workers in Davenport five years ago. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Life in prison or death row? That's the decision facing a Polk County jury as it decides the ultimate fate of Shaun Runyon. He was convicted of brutally killing three co-workers in Davenport five years ago. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Controlling the mosquito population
Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties are under states of emergency because dengue fever cases continue to rise. Besides spraying for mosquitoes, cities are working on other ways to help reduce the risk. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties are under states of emergency because dengue fever cases continue to rise. Besides spraying for mosquitoes, cities are working on other ways to help reduce the risk. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Tampa Weather | Friday evening forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes has the latest forecast.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes has the latest forecast.
Advocates urge commissioners to fund new shelter
Hillsborough County has a new budget, but it does not include funding for a new animal shelter. It was a packed house Thursday night with animal advocates showing up in force to call on commissioners to fund a new facility.
Hillsborough County has a new budget, but it does not include funding for a new animal shelter. It was a packed house Thursday night with animal advocates showing up in force to call on commissioners to fund a new facility.
Tampa weather | Friday afternoon forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday will be warm, breezy and much drier with a high temperature of 84 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday will be warm, breezy and much drier with a high temperature of 84 degrees.
Stellantis recalls nearly 240K Ram 1500 trucks for rearview camera problem
Stellantis is recalling nearly a quarter-million Ram 1500 pickup trucks because of a potential problem with their rearview camera system.
Stellantis is recalling nearly a quarter-million Ram 1500 pickup trucks because of a potential problem with their rearview camera system.
Fake truck empire scam busted
The U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Florida gives an update after a Georgia man was indicted for scamming more than 500 people, including Tampa residents out of $105M in a fake truck Ponzi scheme.
The U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Florida gives an update after a Georgia man was indicted for scamming more than 500 people, including Tampa residents out of $105M in a fake truck Ponzi scheme.
State challenges school library books
Florida's education commissioner is calling for a more aggressive review of books available to public school students, arguing districts should identify potentially inappropriate material themselves instead of waiting for parents to find it. FOX 13's Matthew McClellan reports.
Florida's education commissioner is calling for a more aggressive review of books available to public school students, arguing districts should identify potentially inappropriate material themselves instead of waiting for parents to find it. FOX 13's Matthew McClellan reports.
Florida couple accused in trading card shoplifting scheme, deputies say
A Florida couple accused of pulling off a multi-county retail theft ring targeting high-value trading cards has been arrested, according to Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida couple accused of pulling off a multi-county retail theft ring targeting high-value trading cards has been arrested, according to Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
State challenges Hillsborough school library books
A new directive from Florida’s Education Commissioner could mean more library books could get a second look even if nobody has complained about them locally. FOX 13’s Matthew McClellan reports.
A new directive from Florida’s Education Commissioner could mean more library books could get a second look even if nobody has complained about them locally. FOX 13’s Matthew McClellan reports.
Tampa weather | Friday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday will be warm, breezy and much drier with a high temperature of 87 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday will be warm, breezy and much drier with a high temperature of 87 degrees.
'Undead in the Water' back ahead of Halloween season
Halloween is creeping up on us, and this year, the zombie apocalypse is floating in Tampa. "Undead in the Water" is back, turning the American Victory Ship into a multi-deck nightmare. FOX 13 photojournalist Cody Bergquist reports.
Halloween is creeping up on us, and this year, the zombie apocalypse is floating in Tampa. "Undead in the Water" is back, turning the American Victory Ship into a multi-deck nightmare. FOX 13 photojournalist Cody Bergquist reports.
Fourteen people exposed at HAZMAT scene
More than a dozen people were exposed to an unknown substance after responding to a call and a majority of them were first responders. They say it all stemmed after a woman called telling officers her boyfriend was acting erratically. FOX 13's Blake Devine reports.
More than a dozen people were exposed to an unknown substance after responding to a call and a majority of them were first responders. They say it all stemmed after a woman called telling officers her boyfriend was acting erratically. FOX 13's Blake Devine reports.
Multiple officers, medics hospitalized after Largo hazmat scene
The Largo Police Chief gave an update on a massive police and fire response after multiple officers responding to a call for service started feeling the effects of narcotics. One man is in custody after the incident, who was also taken to the hospital.
The Largo Police Chief gave an update on a massive police and fire response after multiple officers responding to a call for service started feeling the effects of narcotics. One man is in custody after the incident, who was also taken to the hospital.
Hillsborough Aging Services hosts Senior Prom
Prom season is usually in spring, but in honor of National Senior Center Month, hundreds of Hillsborough County seniors dressed up and hit the dance floor Thursday.
Prom season is usually in spring, but in honor of National Senior Center Month, hundreds of Hillsborough County seniors dressed up and hit the dance floor Thursday.
Cafeteria manager saves choking St. Pete student
Lunchtime took a scary turn for a kindergartner at Lynch Elementary in St. Pete when he started choking on his peanut butter and jelly sandwich. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Lunchtime took a scary turn for a kindergartner at Lynch Elementary in St. Pete when he started choking on his peanut butter and jelly sandwich. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Shots fired during violent Venice home invasion
Venice police say it started as a burglary call around 11 p.m. Wednesday. Now, two Texas men are arrested. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Venice police say it started as a burglary call around 11 p.m. Wednesday. Now, two Texas men are arrested. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Polk County school bus workers arrested
A school bus driver and bus attendant in Polk County are facing felony charges. Both are accused of tormenting a severely disabled, non-verbal teenager. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
A school bus driver and bus attendant in Polk County are facing felony charges. Both are accused of tormenting a severely disabled, non-verbal teenager. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
State of Emergency issued over dengue fever
Three Tampa Bay area counties have declared states of emergency as more cases are confirmed. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Three Tampa Bay area counties have declared states of emergency as more cases are confirmed. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.