Keeping up with the pickleball craze
It's one of the hottest sports in the country, and in St. Pete, pickleball has been popular for a while. But, they're running out of room for everyone who wants to play. Genevieve Curtis reports.
It's one of the hottest sports in the country, and in St. Pete, pickleball has been popular for a while. But, they're running out of room for everyone who wants to play. Genevieve Curtis reports.
Evacuation shelter training
Pinellas County workers are going through their final training to learn how to run shelters, so things are smooth if you ever need to stay during a storm. Briona Arradondo reports.
Pinellas County workers are going through their final training to learn how to run shelters, so things are smooth if you ever need to stay during a storm. Briona Arradondo reports.
Meteorologists prepare for hurricane season
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said it?s fully staffed and ready for the 2025 hurricane season, which officially kicks off on June 1.?Evyn Moon reports.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said it?s fully staffed and ready for the 2025 hurricane season, which officially kicks off on June 1.?Evyn Moon reports.
Sarasota researcher discovers new air plant species
Dr. John Clark, a research botanist with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, discovered four new species of airplants. They were found in the rainforest of South America. Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Dr. John Clark, a research botanist with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, discovered four new species of airplants. They were found in the rainforest of South America. Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Tampa leaders discuss hurricane preps
Tampa leaders are using lessons learned during the 2024 hurricane season to plan for this year?s storm season. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Tampa leaders are using lessons learned during the 2024 hurricane season to plan for this year?s storm season. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
DeSantis promises hurricane season tax holiday
Governor Ron DeSantis vows to have a hurricane season tax holiday one way or the other, but hasn?t released information on when it will be held because it wasn?t approved as part of a new state budget. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Governor Ron DeSantis vows to have a hurricane season tax holiday one way or the other, but hasn?t released information on when it will be held because it wasn?t approved as part of a new state budget. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Drunk driver gets 67 years in prison for deadly crash
Jennifer Carvajal was sentenced to more than 60 years in prison for her second deadly DUI crash. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Jennifer Carvajal was sentenced to more than 60 years in prison for her second deadly DUI crash. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Dogs recovering from animal cruelty case
Two dogs, Stella and Bella, are on the road to recovery and will be up for adoption soon after being seized from their owner, the public utilities director for the city of Auburndale, who is accused of neglecting them. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Two dogs, Stella and Bella, are on the road to recovery and will be up for adoption soon after being seized from their owner, the public utilities director for the city of Auburndale, who is accused of neglecting them. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Manatee County EOC preps for hurricane season
Manatee County leaders say the county is better equipped this hurricane season to handle whatever comes its way.
Manatee County leaders say the county is better equipped this hurricane season to handle whatever comes its way.
Trump answers whether he would pardon Diddy
Trump and Diddy have crossed paths over the years at many prestigious, high-profile events like the 1997 US Open with wife, Melania, and partner, Kim Porter.
Trump and Diddy have crossed paths over the years at many prestigious, high-profile events like the 1997 US Open with wife, Melania, and partner, Kim Porter.
Bringing veterans and civilians together
Veterans and civilians are joining forces for an extraordinary production in Tampa. They're coming together through their love of music and dance to put on a free show at the Straz Center next Saturday.
Veterans and civilians are joining forces for an extraordinary production in Tampa. They're coming together through their love of music and dance to put on a free show at the Straz Center next Saturday.
Baby gator 'Chomp' visits FOX 13
Gatorland's Savannah Boan brought Florida Tonight's baby gator mascot, "Chomp," and an albino alligator named "Jelly Bean" to FOX 13.
Gatorland's Savannah Boan brought Florida Tonight's baby gator mascot, "Chomp," and an albino alligator named "Jelly Bean" to FOX 13.
May is brain tumor awareness month
Dr. David Voce with TGH and USF Health explains brain tumor symptoms and how they are treated since they often comes back.
Dr. David Voce with TGH and USF Health explains brain tumor symptoms and how they are treated since they often comes back.
Florida football coach accused of stealing more than $57,000 of team's funds, deputies say
A long-time Florida football coach has been arrested and charged with stealing more than $57,000 of the team’s money for personal use, deputies say.
A long-time Florida football coach has been arrested and charged with stealing more than $57,000 of the team’s money for personal use, deputies say.
Todd Chrisley 'grateful' for Trump pardons, teases TV return
Reality star Todd Chrisley said he is looking forward to life after prison and a return to TV after he and his wife Julie were pardoned by President Donald Trump.
Reality star Todd Chrisley said he is looking forward to life after prison and a return to TV after he and his wife Julie were pardoned by President Donald Trump.
Tornado caught on Florida traffic cam
A tornado swept through a busy Florida intersection on Thursday and a nearby traffic camera captured the moment.
A tornado swept through a busy Florida intersection on Thursday and a nearby traffic camera captured the moment.
Henry County tornado critically injures son of 'The Wire' actor, damages homes
An EF2 tornado struck Henry County without advance warning, causing significant damage to 13 structures and injuring residents, including a critically injured 18-year-old.
An EF2 tornado struck Henry County without advance warning, causing significant damage to 13 structures and injuring residents, including a critically injured 18-year-old.
Sentencing Friday for woman in deadly 2021 crash
Jennifer Carvajal is expected to be sentenced on Friday for a crash that killed her cousin and injured multiple passengers. FOX 13?s Kailey Tracy reports.
Jennifer Carvajal is expected to be sentenced on Friday for a crash that killed her cousin and injured multiple passengers. FOX 13?s Kailey Tracy reports.
Critical iPhone security update available
Apple says the latest iOS update, 18.5, fixes a major security flaw. FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.
Apple says the latest iOS update, 18.5, fixes a major security flaw. FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.
USF evacuation survey
With the 2025 hurricane season just days away, researchers with the University of South Florida want to know why people did or did not evacuate during Hurricanes Helene and Milton last year. They're conducting an online survey that will be key to helping local government officials better share storm messaging. Briona Arradondo reports.
With the 2025 hurricane season just days away, researchers with the University of South Florida want to know why people did or did not evacuate during Hurricanes Helene and Milton last year. They're conducting an online survey that will be key to helping local government officials better share storm messaging. Briona Arradondo reports.