Rough conditions expected for Gasparilla Flotilla
As the city of Tampa prepares for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest, local law enforcement and fire rescue officials are warning revelers: This year’s invasion may also include a battle against the elements. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
As the city of Tampa prepares for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest, local law enforcement and fire rescue officials are warning revelers: This year’s invasion may also include a battle against the elements. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Protestors rally against cuts to AIDS assistance program
Outside the Department of Health in St. Pete and Orlando Friday, healthcare advocates and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation protested the proposed cuts to Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Outside the Department of Health in St. Pete and Orlando Friday, healthcare advocates and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation protested the proposed cuts to Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
School bus employees arrested in child abuse case
A Hillsborough County bus aide and driver are facing charges after investigators say they were captured on camera abusing a child with autism. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
A Hillsborough County bus aide and driver are facing charges after investigators say they were captured on camera abusing a child with autism. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
USF baseball looking to make noise in 2026
The USF baseball team is ready for the 2026 season to begin, aiming to go on a postseason run for the first time since 2021. FOX 13's Mark Skol Jr. reports.
The USF baseball team is ready for the 2026 season to begin, aiming to go on a postseason run for the first time since 2021. FOX 13's Mark Skol Jr. reports.
Lakeland Bakery is a contender for a James Beard Award
A Lakeland bakery is getting national attention, as Fox 13's Carla Bayron reports.
A Lakeland bakery is getting national attention, as Fox 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Tampa Bay weather | Friday evening forecast
FOX 13's Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest forecast.
FOX 13's Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest forecast.
'Schools of Hope' changes proposed
Florida education leaders are proposing tighter rules for "Schools of Hope" charter schools after critics said the program created chaos and panic in districts across the state. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Florida education leaders are proposing tighter rules for "Schools of Hope" charter schools after critics said the program created chaos and panic in districts across the state. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
'No Clubs Presents' brings new exhibit 'Live Since '85'
Through hundreds of flyers, photos and memories, "No Clubs! Presents Live Since '85" showcases 40 years of concerts in Tampa Bay. FOX 13 Photojournalist Barry Wong reports.
Through hundreds of flyers, photos and memories, "No Clubs! Presents Live Since '85" showcases 40 years of concerts in Tampa Bay. FOX 13 Photojournalist Barry Wong reports.
New golf inventions
Golfers, this is for you! The PGA show just wrapped up in Orlando, and it featured the latest and greatest golf apparel equipment and technology. There were lots of new inventions to help improve your game.
Golfers, this is for you! The PGA show just wrapped up in Orlando, and it featured the latest and greatest golf apparel equipment and technology. There were lots of new inventions to help improve your game.
Child with autism abused press conference
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister gives an update on two school employees who were arrested after a 10-year-old boy with autism was seen being abused on a school bus.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister gives an update on two school employees who were arrested after a 10-year-old boy with autism was seen being abused on a school bus.
Tampa weather | Friday afternoon forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Friday will be partly cloudy with a mild afternoon and a high of 70 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Friday will be partly cloudy with a mild afternoon and a high of 70 degrees.
Pony caught ‘horsing around’ in Ruskin: HCSO
One miniature horse went on the run in Ruskin, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and soon became the 'mane' attraction for the deputies.
One miniature horse went on the run in Ruskin, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and soon became the 'mane' attraction for the deputies.
Bus driver abuses child with autism: HCSO
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested a school bus aide and a driver after they say a child with autism was abused. Warning – The video may be difficult for some viewers to watch.
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested a school bus aide and a driver after they say a child with autism was abused. Warning – The video may be difficult for some viewers to watch.
Don Lemon charged with federal civil rights crimes in connection with Minnesota church protest
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was released from custody after being charged with federal civil rights crimes on Friday.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was released from custody after being charged with federal civil rights crimes on Friday.
NASA pushes back Artemis II 'wet dress rehearsal' due to Florida cold weather
NASA has pushed back the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal to Feb. 2 due to cold weather in Florida.
NASA has pushed back the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal to Feb. 2 due to cold weather in Florida.
Tampa weather | Friday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday will be partly cloudy with pleasant evening temperatures and a high of 70 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday will be partly cloudy with pleasant evening temperatures and a high of 70 degrees.
Waymo vehicle hits child in Santa Monica
A Waymo driverless vehicle struck a student on his way to school in Santa Monica, police said.
A Waymo driverless vehicle struck a student on his way to school in Santa Monica, police said.
App for foster kids to report human trafficking
For some teens in foster care, “home" isn’t a bedroom — it’s a backpack, and advocates say that instability can make young people more vulnerable to human trafficking. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.
For some teens in foster care, “home" isn’t a bedroom — it’s a backpack, and advocates say that instability can make young people more vulnerable to human trafficking. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.
Pirates brace for cold Gasparilla
Time is ticking for last-minute Gasparilla shoppers searching for the perfect pirate costume. A colder-than-usual forecast, though, has changed what people are buying ahead of Saturday’s festivities. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Time is ticking for last-minute Gasparilla shoppers searching for the perfect pirate costume. A colder-than-usual forecast, though, has changed what people are buying ahead of Saturday’s festivities. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Drones used to detect early crop issues
Florida is a big producer of celery in the winter months, but they are susceptible to early blight disease, leading to costly losses. So, researchers are working on a way to get ahead of it. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Florida is a big producer of celery in the winter months, but they are susceptible to early blight disease, leading to costly losses. So, researchers are working on a way to get ahead of it. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.