DCF report reveals Department’s response to conditions inside unlicensed assisted living facilities
After a visit from sheriff's deputies and healthcare professionals, five residents at unlicensed assisted living homes – operated by Cherish Home Care – were removed due to poor conditions, records show. The owners of those unlicensed assisted living facilities are now facing life in prison for charges relating to defrauding and abusing the elderly.
After a visit from sheriff's deputies and healthcare professionals, five residents at unlicensed assisted living homes – operated by Cherish Home Care – were removed due to poor conditions, records show. The owners of those unlicensed assisted living facilities are now facing life in prison for charges relating to defrauding and abusing the elderly.
Polk Fire Rescue begins Delta shift
Polk County Fire Rescue and its union reached a tentative agreement Tuesday to launch a new scheduling shift designed to improve work-life balance for local firefighters. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Polk County Fire Rescue and its union reached a tentative agreement Tuesday to launch a new scheduling shift designed to improve work-life balance for local firefighters. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits TGH
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Tampa General Hospital on Thursday to roll out a nationwide push aimed at transforming how medical facilities feed their patients. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Tampa General Hospital on Thursday to roll out a nationwide push aimed at transforming how medical facilities feed their patients. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Sheriff releases body camera video from shooting
A man who held his ex-girlfriend hostage overnight shot and wounded two Hillsborough County deputies during a Thursday afternoon ambush in Ruskin before a third deputy killed him, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
A man who held his ex-girlfriend hostage overnight shot and wounded two Hillsborough County deputies during a Thursday afternoon ambush in Ruskin before a third deputy killed him, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
President Trump: Document release will allegedly reveal election vulnerabilities
President Donald Trump announced that the White House would release documents that he claimed would reveal vulnerabilities in the U.S. election system.
President Donald Trump announced that the White House would release documents that he claimed would reveal vulnerabilities in the U.S. election system.
Ex-Florida police chief was having affair, sex on duty with wife of suspect under investigation: FDLE report
Former Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens, who was placed on administrative leave in May and resigned in June, allegedly had an affair with the estranged wife of a suspect who was being actively investigated as part of a criminal probe, according to investigations by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Former Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens, who was placed on administrative leave in May and resigned in June, allegedly had an affair with the estranged wife of a suspect who was being actively investigated as part of a criminal probe, according to investigations by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Mosquito population rising
Hillsborough County conducted aerial spraying early Thursday to treat a growing mosquito population – a sudden influx that’s tied to the Bay Area’s recent drought. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Hillsborough County conducted aerial spraying early Thursday to treat a growing mosquito population – a sudden influx that’s tied to the Bay Area’s recent drought. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Stolen car chase ends in water rescue
Deputies arrested two teenagers Wednesday night after a wild sequence involving a stolen car and a desperate attempt to swim across the Manatee River to escape law enforcement. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Deputies arrested two teenagers Wednesday night after a wild sequence involving a stolen car and a desperate attempt to swim across the Manatee River to escape law enforcement. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Two deputies injured in ambush shooting
A man who held his ex-girlfriend hostage overnight shot and wounded two Hillsborough County deputies during a Thursday afternoon ambush in Ruskin before a third deputy killed him, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
A man who held his ex-girlfriend hostage overnight shot and wounded two Hillsborough County deputies during a Thursday afternoon ambush in Ruskin before a third deputy killed him, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
United Way still offering hurricane assistance
A local non-profit is urging Sarasota County homeowners to reach out for help as they continue to offer assistance and recovery from the 2024 hurricane season. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
A local non-profit is urging Sarasota County homeowners to reach out for help as they continue to offer assistance and recovery from the 2024 hurricane season. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Pinellas Animal Services warn of pet scam
Pinellas County Animal Services issued a warning after scammers began posing as Animal Control officers. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Pinellas County Animal Services issued a warning after scammers began posing as Animal Control officers. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Tampa Weather | Thursday evening forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes has the latest forecast.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes has the latest forecast.
RFK Jr. in Tampa: TGH joins 'Make Hospital Food Healthier' pledge
Tampa General Hospital joined the Trump administration's "Make Hospital Food Healthier" pledge. Hospital leadership signed the pledge during a visit from U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins.
Tampa General Hospital joined the Trump administration's "Make Hospital Food Healthier" pledge. Hospital leadership signed the pledge during a visit from U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins.
Hernando High School’s wrestling program
Hernando High School’s wrestling program is one of the best in the state. As Fox 13 photojournalist Barry Wong shows us, the community’s kids get a big head start in summer camp.
Hernando High School’s wrestling program is one of the best in the state. As Fox 13 photojournalist Barry Wong shows us, the community’s kids get a big head start in summer camp.
FWC: 13-foot alligator attacked, killed Florida woman, DNA test confirms
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said laboratory testing has confirmed that DNA from 31-year-old Brittany Clark matched a 13-foot alligator captured after the deadly attack on the Econlockhatchee River last month.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said laboratory testing has confirmed that DNA from 31-year-old Brittany Clark matched a 13-foot alligator captured after the deadly attack on the Econlockhatchee River last month.
Arizona In-N-Out brawl caught on video shows customers running for cover
A video captured chaos inside a Tempe In-N-Out Burger Rural Road and Play del Norte Drive as a fight broke out, sending frightened customers fleeing for the exit.
A video captured chaos inside a Tempe In-N-Out Burger Rural Road and Play del Norte Drive as a fight broke out, sending frightened customers fleeing for the exit.
Hillsborough deputies injured in ‘ambush’
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister gives an update on two deputies who he said were injured on Thursday when a suspect accused of holding his ex-girlfriend hostage opened fire on them.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister gives an update on two deputies who he said were injured on Thursday when a suspect accused of holding his ex-girlfriend hostage opened fire on them.
Tampa weather | Thursday afternoon forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Thursday will have scattered clouds and a few storms. The high temperature will be 92 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Thursday will have scattered clouds and a few storms. The high temperature will be 92 degrees.
Tampa weather | Thursday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday will be hot and steamy with a few storms. The high temperature will be 92 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday will be hot and steamy with a few storms. The high temperature will be 92 degrees.
New Florida sex offender law
A controversial new housing restriction went into effect across Florida, prohibiting specific sex offenders from residing within 1,000 feet of public swimming pools and splash pads. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
A controversial new housing restriction went into effect across Florida, prohibiting specific sex offenders from residing within 1,000 feet of public swimming pools and splash pads. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.