Emergency Care Help Organization helps community
The Emergency Care Help Organization, commonly known as ECHO, has been serving Eastern Hillsborough County since 1987. Their goal is to help folks get back on their feet during a crisis. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
The Emergency Care Help Organization, commonly known as ECHO, has been serving Eastern Hillsborough County since 1987. Their goal is to help folks get back on their feet during a crisis. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
FWC bans international export of manta rays
It started with a viral video and ended with a rule change for giant manta rays here in Florida. Under current policy, giant manta rays which are a federally threatened species could be captured and shipped overseas to foreign aquariums as long as anglers had the right permit. But, that's changing. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
It started with a viral video and ended with a rule change for giant manta rays here in Florida. Under current policy, giant manta rays which are a federally threatened species could be captured and shipped overseas to foreign aquariums as long as anglers had the right permit. But, that's changing. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Owners of Coral Shores Resort raising repair money
Nearly two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many across the area are still rebuilding. That includes Coral Shores Resort on Redington Beach. The owners of the units are raising money to make repairs. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Nearly two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many across the area are still rebuilding. That includes Coral Shores Resort on Redington Beach. The owners of the units are raising money to make repairs. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Who is Spc. Mariyah Collington? High school principal, U.S. Army commanders remember her 'dedication'
Spc. Mariyah Collington, 19, is remembered for her dedication, positive spirit and unwavering enthusiasm after her remains were found in Morocco where she was attending a training exercise.
Spc. Mariyah Collington, 19, is remembered for her dedication, positive spirit and unwavering enthusiasm after her remains were found in Morocco where she was attending a training exercise.
Sheriff trades badge for state senate run
The Pasco County Sheriff is hanging up his gun and badge, but he's not retiring. He's hoping to be elected to the state senate to represent not just Pasco County, but also Pinellas County. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank talks with Sheriff Chris Nocco.
The Pasco County Sheriff is hanging up his gun and badge, but he's not retiring. He's hoping to be elected to the state senate to represent not just Pasco County, but also Pinellas County. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank talks with Sheriff Chris Nocco.
Florida redistricting map legal challenges
Florida's new congressional map will face its first legal challenge on Friday. Several groups sued the state after lawmakers passed the new map last month. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Florida's new congressional map will face its first legal challenge on Friday. Several groups sued the state after lawmakers passed the new map last month. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
'Thank You, Jesus': Survivor recounts moments after plane crashed off Florida coast into ocean
When Olympia Outten heard the sounds of the U.S. Space Force plane and a rescue helicopter, she said she jumped for joy in the middle of her life raft, while waiving an emergency flag.
When Olympia Outten heard the sounds of the U.S. Space Force plane and a rescue helicopter, she said she jumped for joy in the middle of her life raft, while waiving an emergency flag.
Flags of Honor escorts
Volunteers are traveling across the state to honor Gold Star families and their miles on the road are paying off. FOX 13’s Craig Patrick reports.
Volunteers are traveling across the state to honor Gold Star families and their miles on the road are paying off. FOX 13’s Craig Patrick 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.
The future of Bradenton City Hall
The land the city of Bradenton City Hall city sits on is a desired piece of property and it entered into a contract to sell it about two years ago and as the process moves forward, the city believes it may have found a temporary home. FOX 13’s Kimberly Kuizon reports.
The land the city of Bradenton City Hall city sits on is a desired piece of property and it entered into a contract to sell it about two years ago and as the process moves forward, the city believes it may have found a temporary home. FOX 13’s Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Mother mauled by foster dog
A Polk County mother is recovering in the hospital after a vicious dog attack inside her home. FOX 13’s Carla Bayron reports.
A Polk County mother is recovering in the hospital after a vicious dog attack inside her home. FOX 13’s Carla Bayron reports.
Rays stadium deal agreement released
A memo of understanding has been reached between the Rays and the city of Tampa on a $2.3B ballpark that would be built on the campus of Hillsborough College in West Tampa, but will local leaders go along with it? FOX 13’s Evan Axelbank reports.
A memo of understanding has been reached between the Rays and the city of Tampa on a $2.3B ballpark that would be built on the campus of Hillsborough College in West Tampa, but will local leaders go along with it? FOX 13’s Evan Axelbank reports.
Florida triplets named high school valedictorians; all committed to same college
Three Florida brothers – triplets, in fact – were recently named valedictorians at their high school – each graduating with the exact same GPA.
Three Florida brothers – triplets, in fact – were recently named valedictorians at their high school – each graduating with the exact same GPA.
Tampa weather | Thursday afternoon forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Thursday will be mostly sunny and less humid in the evening. The high temperature will be 89 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Thursday will be mostly sunny and less humid in the evening. The high temperature will be 89 degrees.
Human remains found at former home of missing boy Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez: police
Everman officials announced Thursday that human remains were found behind the former home of missing 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez.
Everman officials announced Thursday that human remains were found behind the former home of missing 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez.
Florida gator eats smaller gator at Gatorland
Visitors at Gatorland experienced an unsavory side of the animal kingdom when an alligator chowed down on a fellow gator.
Visitors at Gatorland experienced an unsavory side of the animal kingdom when an alligator chowed down on a fellow gator.
Florida deputy survives stabbing after man tries to kill him, sheriff's office says
A Florida deputy, Robert Fitch, was attacked and stabbed several times when responding to a call on May 13. Detectives say the reported stabber was trying to kill Deputy Fitch.
A Florida deputy, Robert Fitch, was attacked and stabbed several times when responding to a call on May 13. Detectives say the reported stabber was trying to kill Deputy Fitch.
Tampa weather | Thursday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday will be mostly sunny and less humid in the afternoon with a high temperature of 89 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday will be mostly sunny and less humid in the afternoon with a high temperature of 89 degrees.
Fish die-off investigation in Lakeland
It has felt a lot like summer over the past couple of weeks, and it's affecting our local lakes. In Lakeland, hundreds of fish were found dead, prompting the state to investigate the cause. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
It has felt a lot like summer over the past couple of weeks, and it's affecting our local lakes. In Lakeland, hundreds of fish were found dead, prompting the state to investigate the cause. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Manufacturing workforce report
A new Florida TaxWatch report warns that an aging workforce could create major labor shortages, with more than half of manufacturing workers age 45 or older. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
A new Florida TaxWatch report warns that an aging workforce could create major labor shortages, with more than half of manufacturing workers age 45 or older. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.