Surge in RSV and flu cases
FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports on the sick season ramping up in Tampa Bay as doctors begin to see a rise in RSV and flu cases. Doctors at Tampa's Johns Hopkins All Children?s Hospital weigh in on what flu and RSV symptoms can look like and advise how parents can protect their children this season.
FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports on the sick season ramping up in Tampa Bay as doctors begin to see a rise in RSV and flu cases. Doctors at Tampa's Johns Hopkins All Children?s Hospital weigh in on what flu and RSV symptoms can look like and advise how parents can protect their children this season.
New January laws: Protecting first responders
FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports on a new law aimed at protecting first responders by keeping crowds at a distance is set to take effect, with supporters and opponents still at odds about whether it's necessary. The so-called "halo law" will go into effect January 1, 2025, and will make it illegal to come within 25 feet of first responders if the intent is to "impede, threaten or harass" them.
FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports on a new law aimed at protecting first responders by keeping crowds at a distance is set to take effect, with supporters and opponents still at odds about whether it's necessary. The so-called "halo law" will go into effect January 1, 2025, and will make it illegal to come within 25 feet of first responders if the intent is to "impede, threaten or harass" them.
Green Lake kayaker faked death; warrants detail investigation
Now-sealed search warrants show how investigators tracked down Ryan Borgwardt, the Wisconsin kayaker accused of faking his own death.
Now-sealed search warrants show how investigators tracked down Ryan Borgwardt, the Wisconsin kayaker accused of faking his own death.
Wienermobile visits the Bay Area
FOX 13 photojournalist Travis Anthony caught up with the Wienermobile.
FOX 13 photojournalist Travis Anthony caught up with the Wienermobile.
Judge rejects accused killer's 'stand your ground' defense in dog park shooting
FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Christmas in the Wild at ZooTampa
If you are looking to have some fun this holiday season, you may want to check out Christmas in the Wild at ZooTampa.
If you are looking to have some fun this holiday season, you may want to check out Christmas in the Wild at ZooTampa.
Support local craftmakers at "Unwrapped" in downtown St. Pete
For nearly 75 years, Florida CraftArt has been supporting craftspeople from across the state. An annual holiday market, Unwrapped, features some of their handmade work.
For nearly 75 years, Florida CraftArt has been supporting craftspeople from across the state. An annual holiday market, Unwrapped, features some of their handmade work.
Deputies use stop sticks on driver who took off from traffic stop
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said they used stop sticks to disable a driver's tires after he took off from a traffic stop. (Video courtesy of HCSO.)
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said they used stop sticks to disable a driver's tires after he took off from a traffic stop. (Video courtesy of HCSO.)
UnitedHealthcare lawsuit: Physicians allege delay, deny, underpay practices
UnitedHealthcare is accused of owing more than $900,000 in independent dispute resolution awards after using a federal law to deny, delay and underpay out-of-network providers.
UnitedHealthcare is accused of owing more than $900,000 in independent dispute resolution awards after using a federal law to deny, delay and underpay out-of-network providers.
Blind dog finds blind python
The Python Cowboy's blind hunting dog Helen recently found a blind python while the pair were hunting in the Everglades.
The Python Cowboy's blind hunting dog Helen recently found a blind python while the pair were hunting in the Everglades.
Trump's tariff warning met with threat from Ontario that would make energy 'unaffordable' in Michigan & U.S.
In response to Donald Trump's 25% tariff plan, Ontario is considering limiting the export of electricity to the United States in a move that Premiere Doug Ford said would make electricity unaffordable for Americans.
In response to Donald Trump's 25% tariff plan, Ontario is considering limiting the export of electricity to the United States in a move that Premiere Doug Ford said would make electricity unaffordable for Americans.
Mariah Carey to open first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix
Mariah Carey will open the show at the first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday live on Netflix on Dec. 25.
Mariah Carey will open the show at the first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday live on Netflix on Dec. 25.
Florida man accused of pocketing over $490K in presidential campaign website scheme
An Orlando man was arrested by the FBI on Wednesday for allegedly operating fake political fundraising websites and keeping the money for himself.
An Orlando man was arrested by the FBI on Wednesday for allegedly operating fake political fundraising websites and keeping the money for himself.
Trapped dolphins rescued in SW Florida
A pair of dolphins who became trapped in a maze of mangroves weeks ago during a high tide have been rescued and released.
A pair of dolphins who became trapped in a maze of mangroves weeks ago during a high tide have been rescued and released.
New push to repeal post-Parkland gun laws
Republican State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman filed a bill to end open carry and red flag laws, while State Sen. Randy Fine filed the bill looking to lower the age to buy a rifle from 21 back to 18. Both lawmakers are running for Congress.
Republican State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman filed a bill to end open carry and red flag laws, while State Sen. Randy Fine filed the bill looking to lower the age to buy a rifle from 21 back to 18. Both lawmakers are running for Congress.
Community steps up to help veteran
FOX 13?s Genevieve Curtis reports that a local veteran is struggling to stay in his hurricane-ravaged home in Valrico. Now facing eviction, other veterans and the community are trying to ensure he has a home for the holidays.
FOX 13?s Genevieve Curtis reports that a local veteran is struggling to stay in his hurricane-ravaged home in Valrico. Now facing eviction, other veterans and the community are trying to ensure he has a home for the holidays.
Permitting after doubles hurricanes
FOX 13's Evyn Moon reports on the Tampa Bay area's recovery efforts after back-to-back hurricanes caused major home and land damage. Permitting in many areas, including St. Petersburg, is proving to be a painful part of the process for everyone?from residents desperately waiting to move back into their homes to city officials bogged down with thousands of forms.
FOX 13's Evyn Moon reports on the Tampa Bay area's recovery efforts after back-to-back hurricanes caused major home and land damage. Permitting in many areas, including St. Petersburg, is proving to be a painful part of the process for everyone?from residents desperately waiting to move back into their homes to city officials bogged down with thousands of forms.
Trump names Orlando attorney Dan Newlin as Ambassador to Colombia
President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Orlando attorney Dan Newlin as the next U.S. ambassador to Colombia.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Orlando attorney Dan Newlin as the next U.S. ambassador to Colombia.
2 North Texas men arrested for $400,000 Lego crime ring spanning multiple states
Investigators discovered the group had been committing crimes since 2021, and the number of stores they hit was lengthy.
Investigators discovered the group had been committing crimes since 2021, and the number of stores they hit was lengthy.
Military families enjoy night at Winter Fest
To support active military families, the�Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Baldwin Group, and the American Red Cross hosted 70 military families affected by the hurricanes for Winter Fest at Raymond James Stadium.
To support active military families, the�Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Baldwin Group, and the American Red Cross hosted 70 military families affected by the hurricanes for Winter Fest at Raymond James Stadium.