Holiday shopping season in full swing
FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports on why holiday shoppers should expect to see an increased police presence at shopping centers, malls and stores in and around Tampa Bay this holiday season.
FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports on why holiday shoppers should expect to see an increased police presence at shopping centers, malls and stores in and around Tampa Bay this holiday season.
Jewelry store owner busted for selling cocaine
FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports on a jewelry store owner facing charges after a months-long investigation that found he trafficked and sold cocaine at his jewelry store in Hernando County.
FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports on a jewelry store owner facing charges after a months-long investigation that found he trafficked and sold cocaine at his jewelry store in Hernando County.
Supporting small businesses this holiday season
FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers talked with U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor about her push to get people to shop local this holiday season.
FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers talked with U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor about her push to get people to shop local this holiday season.
Preparing your Thanksgiving turkey safely
FOX 13's Linda Hurtado spoke with a food science expert about the best practices to avoid foodborne diseases this Thanksgiving.
FOX 13's Linda Hurtado spoke with a food science expert about the best practices to avoid foodborne diseases this Thanksgiving.
Graveside ceremony honors cold case homicide victim
FOX 13's Carla Bayron went to the ceremony where the Polk County Sheriff's Office gave Mack Proctor a proper burial.
FOX 13's Carla Bayron went to the ceremony where the Polk County Sheriff's Office gave Mack Proctor a proper burial.
Food Truckin' | Nikki's Sweet Shops
FOX 13's Chris Cato and Haley Hinds enjoy decadent sweets from Nikki's Sweets Shop, a Tampa-based food truck known for cakes and cheesecakes.
FOX 13's Chris Cato and Haley Hinds enjoy decadent sweets from Nikki's Sweets Shop, a Tampa-based food truck known for cakes and cheesecakes.
Dogs Inc. training the next generation of service dogs
FOX 13 photojournalist Barry Wong shows how man's best friend trains to be a service dog.
FOX 13 photojournalist Barry Wong shows how man's best friend trains to be a service dog.
Wrong-way driver arrested
Hillsborough County deputies arrested a driver who they caught on camera driving against traffic near I-275 and I-75.
Hillsborough County deputies arrested a driver who they caught on camera driving against traffic near I-275 and I-75.
Florida kayakers rescued
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff?s Office recently rescued three stranded kayakers.
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff?s Office recently rescued three stranded kayakers.
Hurricane season ends this week
The 2024 hurricane season was an active one for Florida, but now it is finally coming to an end. FOX 13's Evyn Moon shows us where the state stands as cleanup continues in hard-hit areas.
The 2024 hurricane season was an active one for Florida, but now it is finally coming to an end. FOX 13's Evyn Moon shows us where the state stands as cleanup continues in hard-hit areas.
Knowing your rights if your flight is canceled
Two major storm systems threaten to delay or cancel flights this week, just as a record number of people are expected to travel for Thanksgiving. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan shows us what you should know if your flight is impacted.
Two major storm systems threaten to delay or cancel flights this week, just as a record number of people are expected to travel for Thanksgiving. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan shows us what you should know if your flight is impacted.
Toy safety concerns
FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports on the 2024 Trouble in Toyland report and goes over its most-watched items that have been known to cause issues, as well as Bay Area Congresswoman Kathy Castor's warning message to parents about buying third-party toys from online vendors.
FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports on the 2024 Trouble in Toyland report and goes over its most-watched items that have been known to cause issues, as well as Bay Area Congresswoman Kathy Castor's warning message to parents about buying third-party toys from online vendors.
University of Florida 'Moon Colony'
The University of Florida is helping NASA build a permanent moon colony. In 2025, as NASA plans to fly astronauts around the moon, UF is already growing plants in moon soil and it could pay off in Florida and beyond.?
The University of Florida is helping NASA build a permanent moon colony. In 2025, as NASA plans to fly astronauts around the moon, UF is already growing plants in moon soil and it could pay off in Florida and beyond.?
QR scam warning
Many are expected to travel somewhere this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, and they may use a QR code to scan and find a menu or a website. But, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is warning this could open you up to crooks.
Many are expected to travel somewhere this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, and they may use a QR code to scan and find a menu or a website. But, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is warning this could open you up to crooks.
Virginia father dies in New York plane crash while transporting rescue dogs
A Virginia father known for his dedication to rescuing animals and flying died Sunday in a plane crash in New York.
A Virginia father known for his dedication to rescuing animals and flying died Sunday in a plane crash in New York.
Susan Lorincz sentenced to 25 years in deadly 2023 shooting of neighbor 'AJ' Owens
A judge has sentenced Susan Lorincz to 25 years in prison in the fatal shooting of her neighbor, Ajike "AJ" Owens, in 2023.
A judge has sentenced Susan Lorincz to 25 years in prison in the fatal shooting of her neighbor, Ajike "AJ" Owens, in 2023.
The Florida key deer's uncertain future
FOX 13's Allie Corey reports on the murky future of the survival of Florida's key deer population as they continue to face chances of extension.
FOX 13's Allie Corey reports on the murky future of the survival of Florida's key deer population as they continue to face chances of extension.
Owners plan to rebuild historic Seahorse Cafe
FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers reports on the hurricane-ravaged Seahorse Cafe in Pass-a-Grille, the historic St. Pete restaurant, and bar that survived Pearl Harbor is now faced with rebuilding after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers reports on the hurricane-ravaged Seahorse Cafe in Pass-a-Grille, the historic St. Pete restaurant, and bar that survived Pearl Harbor is now faced with rebuilding after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Fundraiser helping family impacted by domestic violence
FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports on a fundraiser hosted by Polk County first responders to support the Popoca family, who lost their mother to a domestic violence shooting earlier this year, and to shine a light on other victims of other victims of domestic violence.
FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports on a fundraiser hosted by Polk County first responders to support the Popoca family, who lost their mother to a domestic violence shooting earlier this year, and to shine a light on other victims of other victims of domestic violence.
Potential impacts of removing fluoride from water
FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports on Florida's top health official encouraging cities and counties in the state to discontinue fluoride in their water supply and reviews communities from around the world that warn that doing so may put the health of children at risk.
FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports on Florida's top health official encouraging cities and counties in the state to discontinue fluoride in their water supply and reviews communities from around the world that warn that doing so may put the health of children at risk.



















