Major makeovers for Tampa shopping centers
Tampa's retail landscape is changing and some of the shopping centers you might have grown up going to are gearing up for massive makeovers. We're talking about Westshore Plaza and Britton Plaza. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Tampa's retail landscape is changing and some of the shopping centers you might have grown up going to are gearing up for massive makeovers. We're talking about Westshore Plaza and Britton Plaza. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
City aims to cut New Tampa fire response times
Ten and a half minutes seems like an eternity in the middle of an emergency, but that's how long it can take for first responders to arrive in New Tampa. City council is trying to do something about that. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Ten and a half minutes seems like an eternity in the middle of an emergency, but that's how long it can take for first responders to arrive in New Tampa. City council is trying to do something about that. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Regional rehab trailer helps first responders
Emergency crews across Pinellas County have a new tool to battle extreme heat and exhaustion while working high-stakes emergency calls. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Emergency crews across Pinellas County have a new tool to battle extreme heat and exhaustion while working high-stakes emergency calls. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Welch and Crist prepare for St. Pete Mayoral race, possible runoff
In just under three weeks, voters in St. Petersburg will go to the polls to decide who should be the next mayor. The race is getting pretty hot. Incumbent Ken Welch is trying to fend off a challenge from former Governor Charlie Crist. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
In just under three weeks, voters in St. Petersburg will go to the polls to decide who should be the next mayor. The race is getting pretty hot. Incumbent Ken Welch is trying to fend off a challenge from former Governor Charlie Crist. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Detectives solve 1987 cold case following execution
The family and friends of a Polk County teenager who was abducted and murdered finally have justice. Detectives believe James Duckett, who was put to death this week for a different murder, also killed 14-year-old Jennifer Weldon in Lakeland. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
The family and friends of a Polk County teenager who was abducted and murdered finally have justice. Detectives believe James Duckett, who was put to death this week for a different murder, also killed 14-year-old Jennifer Weldon in Lakeland. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Accidental ingestions increasing among children
Doctors with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital have seen an uptick in cases of kids accidentally swallowing and ingesting hazardous items around the house. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Doctors with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital have seen an uptick in cases of kids accidentally swallowing and ingesting hazardous items around the house. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
West Hernando Branch Library closure vote
Hernando County commissioners face a consequential budget decision Thursday: whether to reopen the West Hernando Branch Library or allow a temporary closure caused by air-conditioning problems to become permanent. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Hernando County commissioners face a consequential budget decision Thursday: whether to reopen the West Hernando Branch Library or allow a temporary closure caused by air-conditioning problems to become permanent. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
What is sea pork? Strange blob washes ashore on Florida's Space Coast
A strange, blob-like organism that recently washed ashore on Florida's Space Coast has drawn attention from beachgoers.
A strange, blob-like organism that recently washed ashore on Florida's Space Coast has drawn attention from beachgoers.
Tampa Weather | Thursday evening forecast
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest forecast.
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest forecast.
Dunedin Fine Art Center
A summer exhibition at Dunedin Fine Art Center features printmaking, one of the oldest processes for making images. FOX 13 photojournalist Barry Wong takes us inside “Pressing On.”
A summer exhibition at Dunedin Fine Art Center features printmaking, one of the oldest processes for making images. FOX 13 photojournalist Barry Wong takes us inside “Pressing On.”
Woman had 12 fraudulent IDs during traffic stop
A woman was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say they found 12 fraudulent ID cards with her photo but different names and dates of birth during a traffic stop.
A woman was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say they found 12 fraudulent ID cards with her photo but different names and dates of birth during a traffic stop.
Father of Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to prison
Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School mass shooter Colt Gray, appeared in a Barrow County courtroom Thursday where he was sentenced to prison for his role in the 2024 mass murder.
Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School mass shooter Colt Gray, appeared in a Barrow County courtroom Thursday where he was sentenced to prison for his role in the 2024 mass murder.
LA influencer accused of robbing wealthy people she met on dating apps arrested again
Social media influencer and OnlyFans model Mia Ventura was re-arrested in Beverly Hills on new Riverside County theft allegations while awaiting trial for dating app burglaries.
Social media influencer and OnlyFans model Mia Ventura was re-arrested in Beverly Hills on new Riverside County theft allegations while awaiting trial for dating app burglaries.
Suspected burglar fights Hillsborough deputies
A suspected burglar was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say a suspicious person call at a Publix parking lot led to a man fighting with law enforcement and the discovery of a crowbar and other tools.
A suspected burglar was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say a suspicious person call at a Publix parking lot led to a man fighting with law enforcement and the discovery of a crowbar and other tools.
Tampa weather | Thursday afternoon forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says Thursday will have storms with a high temperature of 89 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says Thursday will have storms with a high temperature of 89 degrees.
Grady Judd links executed killer to 1987 case
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gives an update on the 1987 cold case murder of Jeanifer Weldon days after James Duckett was executed in Florida for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Lake County in 1987.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gives an update on the 1987 cold case murder of Jeanifer Weldon days after James Duckett was executed in Florida for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Lake County in 1987.
Library to close over budget cuts?
Hernando County commissioners are preparing to debate whether one of the county’s libraries should close for good. FOX 13’s Matthew McClellan reports.
Hernando County commissioners are preparing to debate whether one of the county’s libraries should close for good. FOX 13’s Matthew McClellan reports.
Hillsborough to reconsider leggings ban in dress code
The new school year starts in less than two weeks, but a dress code change is sparking controversy in Hillsborough County because it mostly applies to female students. FOX 13’s Kellie Cowan reports.
The new school year starts in less than two weeks, but a dress code change is sparking controversy in Hillsborough County because it mostly applies to female students. FOX 13’s Kellie Cowan reports.
Tampa weather | Thursday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday will be warm and steamy with scattered downpours. The high temperature will be 89 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday will be warm and steamy with scattered downpours. The high temperature will be 89 degrees.
Ditch clearing upgrades to prevent flooding
The City of Tampa is upgrading its stormwater equipment with a new Spyder machine designed to expedite ditch clearing and maintain its stormwater system. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
The City of Tampa is upgrading its stormwater equipment with a new Spyder machine designed to expedite ditch clearing and maintain its stormwater system. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.