Polk County k9 recovering after shooting
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The Polk County K9, who was critically injured during a shooting in the woods with a suspect, had his leg amputated Friday and will be forced to retire. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports. 

Missing child with autism found dead in pond
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A frantic father contacted the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office around 9:30 a.m. to report his missing son. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports. 

First-year teacher prepares for school year
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Pinellas County Schools welcomed 276 newly hired educators this week as staff returned to classrooms to finalize preparations for students returning to school on Tuesday. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports. 

Manatee Sheriff's Office warns of court scams
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Scammers are constantly finding new, aggressive ways to drain your bank account. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports. 

Tallest luxury condo tower reaches full height
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Tampa is getting taller. A topping off ceremony was held Friday, honoring the construction workers who are building the new "One Tampa" tower. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports. 

No formations, silent tropics
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Fox 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber explains why a below-average hurricane season is expected. Bursts of Saharan dust are currently choking tropical waves, causing them to dry out and collapse before developing. However, once the dust eventually settles, more waves will be able to progress across the Atlantic.

5-year-old Carrollwood boy with autism found dead
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A search for a missing boy ended in tragedy when emergency crews found a 5-year-old boy dead in a retention pond at Northgreen at Carrollwood apartment complex, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. 

Tampa weather | Friday afternoon forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Friday will be partly cloudy with afternoon storms developing. The high temperature will be 91 degrees.

DeLand double homicide suspect's father arrested, police say

The DeLand Police Department has arrested the father of the 17-year-old suspected of shooting and killing two teenagers in a vacant lot in downtown DeLand.

White House ballroom: Court says Trump needs Congress’ approval, halts construction

An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump must obtain approval from Congress before moving forward with his proposed White House ballroom, ordering construction to stop.

Over 50 decomposing bodies found inside Chicago funeral home

Police in Chicago are investigating the discovery of more than 50 human remains inside a South Side funeral home.

Clearwater sports complex negotiation
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A nearly $180 million plan to transform the Landings Gold Course is moving forward in Clearwater. Matt McClellan reports.

2 killed in deputy-involved shootings
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A Pasco County man was shot and killed in Land O'Lakes on Thursday night after deputies say he ignored commands and approached law enforcement with a gun. A suspect in a Polk County deputy-involved shooting also died Thursday after opening fire from inside a tent in Kathleen. Kellie Cowan reports.

Tampa weather | Friday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday will be hot and sticky with afternoon and evening storms. The high temperature will be 91 degrees.

K9 shot, suspect killed in Polk County
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Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd credits a K9, who was shot and critically injured by a suspect, with saving the lives of three deputies Thursday evening. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports. 

Renovating the St. Pete-Clearwater Airport
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The Pinellas County Commission is exploring ways to update and improve the St. Pete-Clearwater Airport. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports. 

Stand your ground hearing in deadly DJ shooting
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Joel Moreno Cobo was back in court Thursday morning for a lengthy Stand Your Ground hearing that included hours of witness testimony. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports. 

Grady Judd: K9 critically injured in shooting with suspect
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Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says K9 Ace was shot and critically injured by a suspect. The suspect was killed, and the K9 is now being airlifted for emergency treatment after the shooting.