Local company behind Disney magic
A Tampa company shaped the skyline of Florida's most famous theme park by building the heavy steel frame for EPCOT’s iconic Spaceship Earth. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
A Tampa company shaped the skyline of Florida's most famous theme park by building the heavy steel frame for EPCOT’s iconic Spaceship Earth. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Road ranger killed by suspected drunk driver
A Florida Department of Transportation Road Ranger was hit and killed while assisting at a crash scene on Interstate 75, and the driver accused of hitting him has been arrested on a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
A Florida Department of Transportation Road Ranger was hit and killed while assisting at a crash scene on Interstate 75, and the driver accused of hitting him has been arrested on a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
Storm drives sailboat into power lines near Eau Gallie Causeway
A sailboat became entangled in overhead power lines during severe storms in Brevard County on Sunday after its owner tried to ride out the weather aboard the vessel, authorities and the boat owner said.
A sailboat became entangled in overhead power lines during severe storms in Brevard County on Sunday after its owner tried to ride out the weather aboard the vessel, authorities and the boat owner said.
Inside Team Duct Tape's summer camp
Team Duct Tape, a community-based youth robotics team, hosted its first-ever summer camp to spark a passion for engineering. FOX 13's Allie Corey reports.
Team Duct Tape, a community-based youth robotics team, hosted its first-ever summer camp to spark a passion for engineering. FOX 13's Allie Corey reports.
Beat the Streets Tampa Bay
A Tampa Bay non-profit is partnering with the University of South Florida men's wrestling coach to bring children from underserved communities to a wrestling camp at Fivay High School. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
A Tampa Bay non-profit is partnering with the University of South Florida men's wrestling coach to bring children from underserved communities to a wrestling camp at Fivay High School. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Mote Marine Lab identifies disease-resistant coral
Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory have discovered disease-resistant coral strains that could prove vital to restoring Florida's severely depleted reef ecosystems. The breakthrough follows a four-year study targeting one of the fastest-spreading and most destructive marine outbreaks in recent history. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory have discovered disease-resistant coral strains that could prove vital to restoring Florida's severely depleted reef ecosystems. The breakthrough follows a four-year study targeting one of the fastest-spreading and most destructive marine outbreaks in recent history. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
State grants Shore Acres resiliency funding
The Shore Acres community is getting more help when it comes flood relief. The state just gave St. Petersburg $2 million to go towards installing a new pump station. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
The Shore Acres community is getting more help when it comes flood relief. The state just gave St. Petersburg $2 million to go towards installing a new pump station. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Clearwater considers new Duke Energy agreement
Clearwater officials are evaluating a long-term utility partnership after months of debate over whether to establish a municipal power network or maintain ties with Duke Energy. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Clearwater officials are evaluating a long-term utility partnership after months of debate over whether to establish a municipal power network or maintain ties with Duke Energy. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Students tour water reclamation facility
The city of St. Petersburg has poured more than $60M in upgrades at the Northeast Water Reclamation facility and a group of students got to tour it on Monday and see how it works. FOX 13’s Kailey Tracy reports.
The city of St. Petersburg has poured more than $60M in upgrades at the Northeast Water Reclamation facility and a group of students got to tour it on Monday and see how it works. FOX 13’s Kailey Tracy reports.
First phase of Bobby Jones Nature Park complete
At Bobby Jones Golf Club you’ll now find a nature park, which the city has preserved for generations to come. FOX 13’s Kimberly Kuizon reports.
At Bobby Jones Golf Club you’ll now find a nature park, which the city has preserved for generations to come. FOX 13’s Kimberly Kuizon reports.
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ begins
The Florida Highway Patrol is teaming up with neighboring states’ law enforcement agencies for ‘Operation Southern Slowdown’ to try to catch speeders. FOX 13’s Ariel Plasencia reports.
The Florida Highway Patrol is teaming up with neighboring states’ law enforcement agencies for ‘Operation Southern Slowdown’ to try to catch speeders. FOX 13’s Ariel Plasencia reports.
Tampa weather I Monday evening forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says scattered storms will be moving through the area on Monday evening winding down overnight with a low temperature of 79 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says scattered storms will be moving through the area on Monday evening winding down overnight with a low temperature of 79 degrees.
Nonprofit raises animal abandonment awareness
One Polk County nonprofit is raising awareness to the increase in abandoned cats. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
One Polk County nonprofit is raising awareness to the increase in abandoned cats. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Tampa weather | Monday afternoon forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says Monday will have storms north of I-4 with a high temperature of 93 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says Monday will have storms north of I-4 with a high temperature of 93 degrees.
Florida cracks down on 'super speeders'
Law enforcement agencies in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee are launching a week-long blitz to curb dangerous driving.
Law enforcement agencies in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee are launching a week-long blitz to curb dangerous driving.
Georgia boy, 2, killed after boy, 4, shot unsecured gun, deputies say
(Update 2:34 p.m.): The Osceola County Sheriff's Office identified the 2-year-old boy as Brayden Tennyson, of Louisville, Georgia. The sheriff's office said the unsecured gun was owned by the boy's mother.
(Update 2:34 p.m.): The Osceola County Sheriff's Office identified the 2-year-old boy as Brayden Tennyson, of Louisville, Georgia. The sheriff's office said the unsecured gun was owned by the boy's mother.
Operation Silver Spur: More than 100 sex offenders back behind bars, facing new felonies
Over 100 sex offenders are back behind bars after failing to comply with requirements of their release.
Over 100 sex offenders are back behind bars after failing to comply with requirements of their release.
Tampa weather | Monday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Monday will be hot and humid with some afternoon storms. The high temperature will be 93 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Monday will be hot and humid with some afternoon storms. The high temperature will be 93 degrees.
Sen. Lindsey Graham passes away
The leader of a local non-profit reacts to the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham.
The leader of a local non-profit reacts to the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Rays retire No. 3, honoring Evan Longoria
The 10 seaons that Evan Longoria spent as a member of the Rays organization came to define his career. Now, the three-time all-star is being honored at Tropicana Field for his retirement. FOX 13's Sean Barie has more.
The 10 seaons that Evan Longoria spent as a member of the Rays organization came to define his career. Now, the three-time all-star is being honored at Tropicana Field for his retirement. FOX 13's Sean Barie has more.