Florida to open 2nd immigration detention center
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that Florida will open "Deportation Depot" at Baker Correctional Institution in north Florida, in addition to "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that Florida will open "Deportation Depot" at Baker Correctional Institution in north Florida, in addition to "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades.
Local dog rescue needs funds & fosters
FOX 13's Jen Epstein talks with the woman who runs Heidi's Legacy Dog Rescue.
FOX 13's Jen Epstein talks with the woman who runs Heidi's Legacy Dog Rescue.
Cameras catching speeders in school zones
The Bradenton Police Department says school zone cameras caught dozens of speeders on the first day of the new school year. FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.
The Bradenton Police Department says school zone cameras caught dozens of speeders on the first day of the new school year. FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.
Will St. Pete residents see a utility rate hike?
The St. Petersburg City Council plans to take the first vote Thursday toward potentially raising utility rates to help fund stormwater improvement projects. FOX 13?s Kellie Cowan reports.
The St. Petersburg City Council plans to take the first vote Thursday toward potentially raising utility rates to help fund stormwater improvement projects. FOX 13?s Kellie Cowan reports.
International flight expansion, AI used to book
More destinations are coming to Tampa International Airport, and travelers are planning their trips there with the help of AI. Briona Arradondo reports.
More destinations are coming to Tampa International Airport, and travelers are planning their trips there with the help of AI. Briona Arradondo reports.
7-OH now considered schedule one narcotic
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday during a press conference in Tampa that his office is taking emergency action to prohibit "7-hydroxymitragynine" ? often called "7-OH", in the state of Florida. Evyn Moon reports.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday during a press conference in Tampa that his office is taking emergency action to prohibit "7-hydroxymitragynine" ? often called "7-OH", in the state of Florida. Evyn Moon reports.
Post-storm permit problems continue
Eleven months after Hurricane Helene swept through the area, some St. Petersburg homeowners said they?re still waiting for the city to issue permits to repair their properties even as hurricane season ramps up again. Genevieve Curtis reports.
Eleven months after Hurricane Helene swept through the area, some St. Petersburg homeowners said they?re still waiting for the city to issue permits to repair their properties even as hurricane season ramps up again. Genevieve Curtis reports.
Man accused of throwing Subway sandwich at federal officer charged with felony assault
D.C. U.S. Attorney General Jeanine Pirro announced on Wednesday that a man seen on video throwing a sandwich at a federal officer is now facing federal charges.
D.C. U.S. Attorney General Jeanine Pirro announced on Wednesday that a man seen on video throwing a sandwich at a federal officer is now facing federal charges.
Florida law enforcement recruitment bonuses
FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer explains what Florida law enforcement leaders are saying about the extra money that has been a big draw for new recruits.
FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer explains what Florida law enforcement leaders are saying about the extra money that has been a big draw for new recruits.
Home invasion victims speaking out
FOX 13's Kailey Tracy shares what the victims of a recent home invasion are saying after police say a former handyman broke in and attacked them.
FOX 13's Kailey Tracy shares what the victims of a recent home invasion are saying after police say a former handyman broke in and attacked them.
First bear hunt in Florida approved
FOX 13's Evan Axelbank explains what is next after FWC commissioners approved Florida's first bear hunt in more than a decade.
FOX 13's Evan Axelbank explains what is next after FWC commissioners approved Florida's first bear hunt in more than a decade.
Crane falls on Bartow roof
A Bartow family is trying to rebuild after an 80-ton crane fell through their roof while they were having a tree removed from their yard. FOX 13?s Carla Bayron reports.
A Bartow family is trying to rebuild after an 80-ton crane fell through their roof while they were having a tree removed from their yard. FOX 13?s Carla Bayron reports.
Tampa Bay Lightning home gets new name
Amalie Arena, home to the Tampa Bay Lightning, has been renamed Benchmark International Arena. FOX 13?s Evan Axelbank reports.
Amalie Arena, home to the Tampa Bay Lightning, has been renamed Benchmark International Arena. FOX 13?s Evan Axelbank reports.
Florida cracks down on kratom byproduct
Florida announced emergency action on Wednesday to classify 7-OH as a schedule 1 drug like heroin or methamphetamine. FOX 13?s Evyn Moon reports.
Florida announced emergency action on Wednesday to classify 7-OH as a schedule 1 drug like heroin or methamphetamine. FOX 13?s Evyn Moon reports.
Back-to-school lunch ideas
FOX 13's Linda Hurtado, Chris Cato and their guest talk about some good back-to-school lunch ideas.
FOX 13's Linda Hurtado, Chris Cato and their guest talk about some good back-to-school lunch ideas.
Search warrant leads to gunfire in Sarasota
Several deputies in Sarasota County were involved in a shooting on Wednesday while trying to serve a search warrant. FOX 13?s Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Several deputies in Sarasota County were involved in a shooting on Wednesday while trying to serve a search warrant. FOX 13?s Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Alligator helps fight python invasion in Everglades
An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen devouring a Burmese python on Friday, August 8. A volunteer at Shark Valley caught the moment on camera.
An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen devouring a Burmese python on Friday, August 8. A volunteer at Shark Valley caught the moment on camera.
Meet Nova, our FOX 13 Pet of the Week
Nova is up for adoption at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Nova is up for adoption at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Florida AG takes emergency action against 7-OH
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an emergency action to ban 7-OH in the state of Florida on Wednesday.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an emergency action to ban 7-OH in the state of Florida on Wednesday.
'Graham Hoffman Act': Sen. Ashley Moody urges passage of legislation in Florida
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and first responders gathered on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando to urge the passing of the "Graham Hoffman Act," a piece of legislation the leaders say "will protect those who keep our communities safe and punish criminals who attack them."
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and first responders gathered on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando to urge the passing of the "Graham Hoffman Act," a piece of legislation the leaders say "will protect those who keep our communities safe and punish criminals who attack them."