Restaurant honors Maj. Cody Khork
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A permanent memorial display now honors U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody Khork at a Lakeland sports bar following his death in the conflict with Iran. The tribute celebrates the fallen hero's legacy alongside a growing university scholarship fund created in his memory. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports. 

'Take Care of Maya' family sues former attorneys
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Maya Kowalski and her family in Sarasota County are suing their former legal team, alleging the attorneys mismanaged millions of dollars from their high-profile medical malpractice settlement. The family claims in the lawsuit that the lawyers diverted funds meant for legal costs to purchase a multi-million dollar home and a yacht. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports. 

Pitcher returns to mound after beating cancer
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A 13-year-old baseball player returned to the mound Friday night at Bayshore Little League in Tampa after beating bone marrow cancer. FOX 13's Allie Corey reports. 

Students join local mock trial
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More than 100 aspiring judges and attorneys got to see the inside of a courtroom this week. They spent a week running a trial from beginning to end at Hillsborough County court. It's a chance to get real life experience in a world they're not often exposed to. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.

Hillsborough County releases DOGE report
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Hillsborough County leaders are getting their first look at a report detailing nearly $680 million in alleged wasteful spending. The county's 'DOGE' committee released the report this week. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.

Tampa weather | Friday evening forecast
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FOX 13’s Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the Friday evening forecast. 

‘Elf’ actor makes first appearance
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An actor known for his role in the movie Elf made an appearance in a Hillsborough County courtroom on Friday after not paying child support and was released on time served. FOX 13’s Evan Axelbank reports. 

Fire destroys elderly couple’s home
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A 78-year-old retired veteran and his wife were able to escape a house fire that destroyed their Manatee County home. FOX 13’s Ariel Plasencia reports. 

Former FHP captain, trooper accused of stealing thousands in off-duty work fraud: Affidavit

Two Florida Highway Patrol troopers surrendered to authorities in Osceola County on Wednesday after warrants were issued charging them with offenses that include grand theft and falsifying public or court records.

Locomo Skating Academy
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Some of the best skaters in the country call Spring Hill home. These kids are preparing to battle for gold medals next week. Fox 13 photojournalist Barry Wong introduces us to the ‘Locomo Skating Academy.’

Rowdy Seattle fans cause seismic spike during USA, Australia World Cup match

The first goal for Team USA caused a seismic spike as hundreds of thousands of people in Seattle gathered and cheered across several downtown venues to watch the World Cup match against Australia.

Tampa weather | Friday afternoon forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Friday will be partly cloudy with an isolated inland storm. The high temperature will be 92 degrees.

Report: Nearly 1/3 of adults still live with parents
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A new report shows a staggering amount of young people have yet to own their own home. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan breaks down the numbers.

Tampa weather | Friday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday we will be under a heat advisory from 11 in the morning to 7 in the evening.  We will have one or two inland storms with a high temperature of 92 degrees.

Family seeks answers after roadside memorial for slain teen vandalized in St. Cloud

A St. Cloud family is searching for answers after a roadside memorial honoring a teenager killed in a bicycle crash was vandalized, prompting a police investigation.

Controversial Church of Scientology street vote
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After hours of heated debate, Clearwater City Council voted 3-2 Thursday night to approve a plan that will allow the Church of Scientology to take control of a section of South Garden Avenue. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports. 

Emergency grant approved to repair waterways
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Pinellas County leaders approved a $29 million federal grant this week to rebuild and stabilize five storm-damaged waterways following severe erosion from Hurricane Milton. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports. 

How to lower your energy costs in heat
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Summer is officially here, and that means summer power bills are here too. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.