Jan. 9 declared federal holiday for Carter funeral

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday closing executive departments and agencies of the federal government on January 9 for the late former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. 

Meet FOX 13's Pet of the Week
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FOX 13's Chris Cato talked with Sherry Silk with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

Trump blames Newsom for 'apocalyptic' California wildfires

President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the "apocalyptic" wildfires raging in Los Angeles County.

Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done?

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.

Florida attorney arrested for smuggling drug-soaked paperwork into county jail, police say

Nathan Williams, a Florida criminal defense attorney, is accused of using his professional access to smuggle drug-soaked papers into the Duval County jail, authorities said.

Talkin' Tacos opens up in Westchase
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A new year with a new taco restaurant might be just the thing for famished foodies in Westchase.

What are you New Year's resolutions?
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FOX 13 photojournalist Jason Wright asked people what their New Year resolutions are.

Bill would expand VPK in Florida
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FOX 13’s Kailey Tracy breaks down a bill filed in Tallahassee that would expand VPK from four hours per day to eight hours.

Staying safe during cold weather
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FOX 13?s Regina Gonzalez shares ways to prevent fires during the cold snap, along with the latest on shelters open in the Bay Area.

Reuniting memorial benches with sponsors
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FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports on Treasure Island residents who are working to reunite all 88 memorial benches that were displaced by Hurricane Helene to their sponsors.

Confusion over Hurricane damage percentage letters
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FOX 13's Evyn Moon reports on Bay Area homeowners confused and frustrated by conflicting or wrong information they have received in hurricane damage letters.

Tampa's housing market ranking drops
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FOX 13's Jordan Bowen reports on Tampa's housing market falling 19 spots in national rankings as the city continues to battle inflated growth and fallout from back-to-back hurricanes at the end of 2024.

Tampa's security preparations for Gasparilla
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FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports on what Tampa officials are doing to prepare security for the 2025 Gasparilla Parade on the heels of a New Year's Day terrorist attack in New Orleans.

Local artist uses derelict boat as canvas
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FOX 13's Kailey Tracy highlights a local St. Pete artist whose spray paint artwork on a derelict boat that washed up on shore after Hurricane Helene spreads hope.

Major Florida citrus grower winds down operations
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FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers reports that as Florida's citrus season winds down, Alico Orange Groves is facing another slow year, deterred even more by the hurricanes that struck the state.