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Hillsborough County officials held a news conference to talk about a new Florida law that allows juveniles who distribute drugs that cause a deadly overdose to be charged with murder.

A swarm of sand fleas was recently spotted on a beach in Florida.

On Wednesday, Hillsborough County Superintendent Van Ayres will face questions from state leaders after hundreds of books were removed from libraries. FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.

Job Corps centers, including one in St. Petersburg, have been a lifeline for young adults working to get an education and job training. Now, however, a recent pause has students seeking other options. FOX 13?s Regina Gonzalez reports.

If you're looking for a new outdoor activity this summer, rowing may just be for you. It's one of the fast-growing sports in recent years, especially among high school students in search of college scholarships.?Jordan Bowen reports.

An app expansion using artifical intelligence and a dedicated team has arrived in Tampa, allowing neighbors to keep each other in the loop. It's called the Citizen app.�Jennifer Kveglis reports.

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a nationwide pause on Job Corps centers, citing low graduation rates as justification for the decision. The move, linked to cost-cutting efforts under the Trump administration, has sent shockwaves through local campuses ? including the Pinellas Job Corps Center in St. Petersburg. Genevieve Curtis reports.

Black performers found soul and sanctuary on the Chitlin Circuit in the Tampa Bay area at a time decades ago when they were limited as far as places where they could perform. Briona Arradondo reports.

The fear of Artificial Intelligence taking jobs is already pushing multiple industries to adapt, but there are some alarming stats about coding and software engineering jobs. Evyn Moon reports.

The troubles are growing for the Pinellas County businessman accused of stealing $100 million from the trust funds of disabled clients. Another investor came forward with allegations against Leo Govoni and Big Storm Brewing. Aaron Mesmer reports.

FOX 13's Bryan Gray shares the inspiring story of how one group of Tampa women is on a mission to raise over $100,000 for local organizations.

FOX 13's Carla Bayron shares the changes that residents would like to see as euthanasia rates are rising among pets in Polk County.

FOX 13's Evan Axelbank spoke with Bob Buckhorn about his possible run for Tampa Mayor in 2027 and how he plans to pitch his vision to voters.

FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer explains the warning from Tampa police after two recent child porn arrests as officers say they are receiving a growing number of tips everyday about other potential cases.

FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon shares that Manasota Key residents are concerned for their safety as a big section of road remains under construction.

It was all smiles for a Tampa single mom, who got the keys to her new home Tuesday. Ariel Plasencia reports.

The FWC Marine Mammal Lab at Eckerd College is getting an upgrade, and it's long overdue. The lab does vital research on sick and dying animals to understand what's happening in their environment. Kailey Tracy reports.