Mosque expansion pushback
Tensions are building around the potential expansion of a mosque in Pinellas County. A viral moment during the meeting is now gaining national attention. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Tensions are building around the potential expansion of a mosque in Pinellas County. A viral moment during the meeting is now gaining national attention. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
City councilors vote to support Rays stadium package
Tampa leaders approved a mandatory $21 million community benefits package Thursday in a tight 4-3 vote, clearing a major hurdle to build a new Rays stadium in the city. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reprots.
Tampa leaders approved a mandatory $21 million community benefits package Thursday in a tight 4-3 vote, clearing a major hurdle to build a new Rays stadium in the city. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reprots.
Florida early voting trends point to close races
Early voter turnout trends suggest tight races in Florida. Fox 13 Political Editor Craig Patrick reports.
Early voter turnout trends suggest tight races in Florida. Fox 13 Political Editor Craig Patrick reports.
Contractor accused of scamming church
Clearwater police arrested contractor William Botelho, the owner of Custom Building Solutions, on Wednesday and charged him with grand theft over $100,000. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Clearwater police arrested contractor William Botelho, the owner of Custom Building Solutions, on Wednesday and charged him with grand theft over $100,000. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Florida Department of Education reports data breach
The Florida Department of Education is warning millions of people about a data breach. Fox 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
The Florida Department of Education is warning millions of people about a data breach. Fox 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
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.
Actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86
FOX 13's Chris Cato sits down with Dan Farr, show producer for Tampa Comic Con, to talk about his working relationship with Patrick Stewart.
FOX 13's Chris Cato sits down with Dan Farr, show producer for Tampa Comic Con, to talk about his working relationship with Patrick Stewart.
Classic pinball machines get a new lease on life
Restoring pinball machines is a labor of love for a Tampa Bay enthusiast. FOX 13 photojournalist Mike Hughes has the story.
Restoring pinball machines is a labor of love for a Tampa Bay enthusiast. FOX 13 photojournalist Mike Hughes has the story.
USF students invent hydration gadget
Staying hydrated isn't always as simple as it sounds. In fact, it's something that weighed heavily on some bust USF students, so they invented a smart new gadget to make sure no one ever misses a sip. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Staying hydrated isn't always as simple as it sounds. In fact, it's something that weighed heavily on some bust USF students, so they invented a smart new gadget to make sure no one ever misses a sip. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Florida man shoots and kills roommates over arguments about ice-cream, police say
A Florida man is accused of shooting and killing both of his roommates after an alleged argument over ice cream, according to the Ocala Police Department.
A Florida man is accused of shooting and killing both of his roommates after an alleged argument over ice cream, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Tampa Weather | Thursday afternoon forecast
Fox 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says Thursday forecast may bring a scattered shower but is otherwise mostly humid with a high of 86 degrees.
Fox 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says Thursday forecast may bring a scattered shower but is otherwise mostly humid with a high of 86 degrees.
Florida homeowner holds burglary suspect at gunpoint
Bodycam video from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office shows a Florida homeowner holding a burglary suspect at gunpoint until deputies arrive and arrest him.
Bodycam video from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office shows a Florida homeowner holding a burglary suspect at gunpoint until deputies arrive and arrest him.
UCF fined $100K by Big 12 over discriminatory fan chants aimed at BYU
The University of Central Florida has been fined $100,000 by the Big 12 Conference for derogatory chants fans made against BYU during a football game last Saturday.
The University of Central Florida has been fined $100,000 by the Big 12 Conference for derogatory chants fans made against BYU during a football game last Saturday.
Halloween safety advice
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which means extra risks for trick-or-treaters. FOX 13’s Matthew McClellan reports.
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which means extra risks for trick-or-treaters. FOX 13’s Matthew McClellan reports.
Tampa Weather | Thursday Morning Forecast
Fox 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday forecast calls for a breezy and warm day with a high of 86 degrees.
Fox 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday forecast calls for a breezy and warm day with a high of 86 degrees.
Brewers fans celebrate win at Ferg's
Milwaukee Brewers fans celebrated the first-ever franchise World Series win at Ferg's in St. Pete. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Milwaukee Brewers fans celebrated the first-ever franchise World Series win at Ferg's in St. Pete. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Fan turns to prayer to get Rays a win
Rays fans went into Game 5 determined to keep the hope alive. Some even turned to their spiritual side. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Rays fans went into Game 5 determined to keep the hope alive. Some even turned to their spiritual side. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Manatee with lost flipper thriving at SeaWorld Orlando: 'A second chance'
A severely injured manatee named "Southpaw" is swimming and recovering at SeaWorld Orlando after a tangled crab trap forced veterinary teams to amputate her right flipper.
A severely injured manatee named "Southpaw" is swimming and recovering at SeaWorld Orlando after a tangled crab trap forced veterinary teams to amputate her right flipper.
Preparing for Game 5 of the World Series
Downtown St. Petersburg bars are scrambling to restock as beer supplies run low amid the World Series crowds. Some have even ordered emergency cases to keep the drinks flowing. FOX 13’s Kylie Jones reports.
Downtown St. Petersburg bars are scrambling to restock as beer supplies run low amid the World Series crowds. Some have even ordered emergency cases to keep the drinks flowing. FOX 13’s Kylie Jones reports.
TPA sees more World Series travelers
Fans of both World Series teams are facing tough choice: head home or stick around for Game 5. FOX 13’s Aaron Mesmer reports.
Fans of both World Series teams are facing tough choice: head home or stick around for Game 5. FOX 13’s Aaron Mesmer reports.



















