PlayStation to get rid of discs
Video game enthusiasts in Pinellas Park are expressing frustration as Sony prepares to phase out physical PlayStation discs in January 2028. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Video game enthusiasts in Pinellas Park are expressing frustration as Sony prepares to phase out physical PlayStation discs in January 2028. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Business owners arrested for beach mothballs
Two men face criminal charges after state wildlife investigators uncovered a plot to scatter over 1,000 toxic mothballs across St. Pete Beach to disrupt a vital shorebird nesting area. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Two men face criminal charges after state wildlife investigators uncovered a plot to scatter over 1,000 toxic mothballs across St. Pete Beach to disrupt a vital shorebird nesting area. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Kratom investigation
In June 2025, Florida issued an emergency rule designating 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) — a concentrated kratom derivative up to 13 times more potent than hospital morphine — as a Schedule I narcotic. Rather than halting sales, synthetic kratom producers altered their chemical formulas to evade the ban. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
In June 2025, Florida issued an emergency rule designating 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) — a concentrated kratom derivative up to 13 times more potent than hospital morphine — as a Schedule I narcotic. Rather than halting sales, synthetic kratom producers altered their chemical formulas to evade the ban. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Mahjong gains popularity
A centuries-old Chinese game is making a modern-day comeback. Mahjong is gaining popularity through the Tampa Bay area. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
A centuries-old Chinese game is making a modern-day comeback. Mahjong is gaining popularity through the Tampa Bay area. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
SPCA Tampa Bay found not guilty in Waddles case
A Pinellas County judge found SPCA Tampa Bay not guilty after receiving a civil animal cruelty citation following Waddles the pig being found severely sunburned under shelter care. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
A Pinellas County judge found SPCA Tampa Bay not guilty after receiving a civil animal cruelty citation following Waddles the pig being found severely sunburned under shelter care. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
90-year-old volunteer continues packing meals for community
A 90-year-old Hillsborough County woman is proving that age is just a number as she continues to volunteer and pack meals for thousands of community members each month. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
A 90-year-old Hillsborough County woman is proving that age is just a number as she continues to volunteer and pack meals for thousands of community members each month. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Experts share tips to ease back-to-school stress
Heading into a new school year can be nerve-racking not just for students, but also their parents. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Heading into a new school year can be nerve-racking not just for students, but also their parents. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Court battle begins over property tax ballot language
The fight over Florida's property tax amendment proposal found it's way inside a courtroom today. A group called "Save Our Voters from Misleading Ballot Language" filed a suit to force changes to the language. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
The fight over Florida's property tax amendment proposal found it's way inside a courtroom today. A group called "Save Our Voters from Misleading Ballot Language" filed a suit to force changes to the language. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
SPCA stands trial in Waddles the pig case
A Pinellas County judge will decide Wednesday whether a civil animal cruelty citation against SPCA Tampa Bay stands after a viral pig suffered severe sunburns under shelter care. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
A Pinellas County judge will decide Wednesday whether a civil animal cruelty citation against SPCA Tampa Bay stands after a viral pig suffered severe sunburns under shelter care. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
2026 Lakeland PD high school police academy
High school students across the area are stepping into the boots of law enforcement officers this week during a week-long summer academy designed to build career interest and personal confidence. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
High school students across the area are stepping into the boots of law enforcement officers this week during a week-long summer academy designed to build career interest and personal confidence. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Tampa Weather | Wednesday evening forecast
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest forecast.
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest forecast.
Winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Bradenton
A huge payday is coming to someone who bought the Mega Millions grand prize winning ticket in Bradenton. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
A huge payday is coming to someone who bought the Mega Millions grand prize winning ticket in Bradenton. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
RABCO Boats in Tampa Bay
For nearly half a century, RABCO Boats has been part of Tampa Bay’s rich boat-building history. Now, under new ownership, the Clearwater company is honoring that legacy while charting a new course for the future. FOX 13 Photojournalist Mike Hughes reports.
For nearly half a century, RABCO Boats has been part of Tampa Bay’s rich boat-building history. Now, under new ownership, the Clearwater company is honoring that legacy while charting a new course for the future. FOX 13 Photojournalist Mike Hughes reports.
Tampa weather | Wednesday afternoon forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says Wednesday will have showers and storms moving to the eastern coast of the state. The high temperature will be 90 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says Wednesday will have showers and storms moving to the eastern coast of the state. The high temperature will be 90 degrees.
Ozzy Osbourne haunted house heading to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Orlando will pay tribute to heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne with a new haunted house at this year's Halloween Horror Nights.
Universal Orlando will pay tribute to heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne with a new haunted house at this year's Halloween Horror Nights.
Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' in DC services
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."
Simply Greek by Wynnberry
Simply Greek by Wynnberry is a food truck that brings authentic Greek flavors. Their extensive menu changes by season.
Simply Greek by Wynnberry is a food truck that brings authentic Greek flavors. Their extensive menu changes by season.
Disney World adds Mayor Winddancer to Zootopia: Better Zoogether show at Animal Kingdom
Disney has updated the Zootopia: Better Zoogether show at Animal Kingdom with a new character from "Zootopia 2."
Disney has updated the Zootopia: Better Zoogether show at Animal Kingdom with a new character from "Zootopia 2."
Man in Superman costume questioned in boat burglary
A convicted felon dressed in a Superman costume was handcuffed in Ruskin on Saturday after admitting he stole three items from a boat's cabin, according to sheriff's deputies.
A convicted felon dressed in a Superman costume was handcuffed in Ruskin on Saturday after admitting he stole three items from a boat's cabin, according to sheriff's deputies.
Waddles the pig trail begins Wednesday
An animal cruelty case involving a rescue pig named Waddles heads to court in Pinellas County on Wednesday and it could help define how animal shelters and rescues across Florida are held accountable. FOX 13’s Heather Healy reports.
An animal cruelty case involving a rescue pig named Waddles heads to court in Pinellas County on Wednesday and it could help define how animal shelters and rescues across Florida are held accountable. FOX 13’s Heather Healy reports.