Florida House proposes permanent sales tax cut
If Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez gets his way, the state?s sales tax would drop from 6% to 5.25%. There?s a looming question, though: how would Florida make up the lost revenue? FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.
If Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez gets his way, the state?s sales tax would drop from 6% to 5.25%. There?s a looming question, though: how would Florida make up the lost revenue? FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.
Gulfport's all-women city council
FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports on the City of Gulfport, which is ushering in Women's History Month by swearing in Florida's first ever all-women city council.
FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports on the City of Gulfport, which is ushering in Women's History Month by swearing in Florida's first ever all-women city council.
More young men diagnosed with testicular cancer
FOX 13's Jordan Bowen reports on a 27-year-old man whose life was upended after suddenly being diagnosed with testicular cancer and his message to young men after going into remission.
FOX 13's Jordan Bowen reports on a 27-year-old man whose life was upended after suddenly being diagnosed with testicular cancer and his message to young men after going into remission.
Florida angler attempts to save great blue heron ensnared in fishing line
A Central Florida angler spotted a great blue heron entangled in fishing line at Herschel King Park.
A Central Florida angler spotted a great blue heron entangled in fishing line at Herschel King Park.
Mayor weighs in on Gas Plant District future
One big question is what's next for the Tampa Bay Rays and the community. The owner pulled out of a deal to build a new stadium and an entire development project. It came after Hurricane Milton damaged the Trop. Genevieve Curtis reports.
One big question is what's next for the Tampa Bay Rays and the community. The owner pulled out of a deal to build a new stadium and an entire development project. It came after Hurricane Milton damaged the Trop. Genevieve Curtis reports.
Lakeland man receives Carnegie Medal
A Lakeland man just learned that he will receive one of the most prestigious awards in the country. He put his life on the line to try and save two kids from a burning car. Evyn Moon reports.
A Lakeland man just learned that he will receive one of the most prestigious awards in the country. He put his life on the line to try and save two kids from a burning car. Evyn Moon reports.
Helping students cope with stress
FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports on the Hillsborough County School District converting classrooms into rooms for students to unwind and deal with daily stresses.
FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports on the Hillsborough County School District converting classrooms into rooms for students to unwind and deal with daily stresses.
Rays introduce new home at Steinbrenner Field
FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports on the Rays gearing up for Opening Day on Friday as they installed nearly 3,000 pieces of Rays branding into their new home ballpark.
FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports on the Rays gearing up for Opening Day on Friday as they installed nearly 3,000 pieces of Rays branding into their new home ballpark.
'Drift-In' reopening on Anna Maria Island
FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports on an Anna Maria Island bar reopening just in time for its 100th anniversary after suffering severe hurricane damage.
FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports on an Anna Maria Island bar reopening just in time for its 100th anniversary after suffering severe hurricane damage.
Trump Administration pushing to eliminate FEMA
FOX 13’s Aaron Mesmer reports on the Trump Administration's push to shut down FEMA and how that could potentially affect Bay Area residents who turn to FEMA for hurricane relief.
FOX 13’s Aaron Mesmer reports on the Trump Administration's push to shut down FEMA and how that could potentially affect Bay Area residents who turn to FEMA for hurricane relief.
Report: Florida has most dangerous beaches in U.S.
FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia explains that none of the dangerous beaches are in the Tampa Bay area.
FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia explains that none of the dangerous beaches are in the Tampa Bay area.
Sarasota County issues burn ban
FOX 13's Kailey Tracy shares that the dry season is in full swing as Sarasota County officials issue a burn ban.
FOX 13's Kailey Tracy shares that the dry season is in full swing as Sarasota County officials issue a burn ban.
Business hit with Molotov cocktails
FOX 13's Carla Bayron spoke with the franchise owner about a potential motive and a possible hate-crime charge for the suspect.
FOX 13's Carla Bayron spoke with the franchise owner about a potential motive and a possible hate-crime charge for the suspect.
Meet Clarice, our FOX 13 Pet of the Week
Regan Blessinger with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay introduces us to Clarice, our FOX 13 Pet of the Week.
Regan Blessinger with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay introduces us to Clarice, our FOX 13 Pet of the Week.
Creating art high above the ground
FOX 13's Barry Wong shares how one group of aerial acrobats is creating art high up in the air.
FOX 13's Barry Wong shares how one group of aerial acrobats is creating art high up in the air.
Popular Phoenix yoga instructor goes missing after scheduled blind date
Friends and family are searching for Marcus Freiberger, a well-known yoga instructor from Phoenix's Melrose District. The 45-year-old has been missing for almost a month.
Friends and family are searching for Marcus Freiberger, a well-known yoga instructor from Phoenix's Melrose District. The 45-year-old has been missing for almost a month.
Florida 11-year-old boy points gun at 2, attempts to steal cars: deputies
An 11-year-old Florida boy has been arrested after he allegedly pointed a gun at two people in an attempt to steal their cars, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office said.
An 11-year-old Florida boy has been arrested after he allegedly pointed a gun at two people in an attempt to steal their cars, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office said.
Jasmine Crockett's 'Hot Wheels' comment leads to censure resolution
U.S. Representative Randy Weber announced he has officially filed a censure resolution against Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas after she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels" and a "hot a-- mess" at the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles dinner on March 22.
U.S. Representative Randy Weber announced he has officially filed a censure resolution against Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas after she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels" and a "hot a-- mess" at the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles dinner on March 22.
Disney World in Florida unveils summer deals, including half-price tickets, new shows, parade
Walt Disney World Resort has unveiled its latest summer offerings, featuring 50% off 3-day or longer kids' tickets, two exciting new shows, and the return of a nighttime parade—the first in nearly 10 years at the park.
Walt Disney World Resort has unveiled its latest summer offerings, featuring 50% off 3-day or longer kids' tickets, two exciting new shows, and the return of a nighttime parade—the first in nearly 10 years at the park.
Florida could roll back some child labor laws
A controversial plan to eliminate work-hour restrictions for some Florida teens is moving forward in the Florida Senate. Supporters call it a win for parental rights, but critics say it would open the door to child exploitation. FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.
A controversial plan to eliminate work-hour restrictions for some Florida teens is moving forward in the Florida Senate. Supporters call it a win for parental rights, but critics say it would open the door to child exploitation. FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.