Residents opposed to planned data center
Last year, Polk County commissioners approved a huge tax break for a massive data center to be built in Fort Meade. Thursday evening, the project developer held a public forum at the local high school to take questions about the project, and a lot of citizens showed up. FOX 13's Chris Cato reports.
Last year, Polk County commissioners approved a huge tax break for a massive data center to be built in Fort Meade. Thursday evening, the project developer held a public forum at the local high school to take questions about the project, and a lot of citizens showed up. FOX 13's Chris Cato reports.
Funding approved for South Howard flood relief
The highly debated flood mitigation project on South Howard just took another step forward Thursday evening. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
The highly debated flood mitigation project on South Howard just took another step forward Thursday evening. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
Man with pitch fork, hatchet arrested after attempted nighttime break-ins: Deputies
A frightening confrontation unfolded in Merritt Island after a homeowner reported that a man tried to break into a house, authorities said.
A frightening confrontation unfolded in Merritt Island after a homeowner reported that a man tried to break into a house, authorities said.
Teacher donates kidney to another teacher
A Hillsborough County teacher started the new year with a renewed sense of health and hope, thanks to a fellow educator who answered her call for help. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
A Hillsborough County teacher started the new year with a renewed sense of health and hope, thanks to a fellow educator who answered her call for help. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Distracted drivers put Lakeland PD on high alert
A way that the Lakeland Police Department is trying to reduce the number of traffic homicides and crashes is by using red-light cameras, which have captured serious speeding violations and near-collisions. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
A way that the Lakeland Police Department is trying to reduce the number of traffic homicides and crashes is by using red-light cameras, which have captured serious speeding violations and near-collisions. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Karaoke bar owner arrested on child porn charges
The owner of LALA in St. Petersburg and Tampa has been arrested on child porn charges. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
The owner of LALA in St. Petersburg and Tampa has been arrested on child porn charges. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
What we know: Gasparilla invasion, parade safety
Due to expected windy conditions, the Gasparilla pirates decided to shorten their flotilla route this year. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Due to expected windy conditions, the Gasparilla pirates decided to shorten their flotilla route this year. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
UTampa baseball chases historic three-peat
UTampa baseball kicks off their 2026 season this week. They are trying to make history as the first Division 2 program to win three consecutive national championships. FOX 13's Mark Skol Jr. reports.
UTampa baseball kicks off their 2026 season this week. They are trying to make history as the first Division 2 program to win three consecutive national championships. FOX 13's Mark Skol Jr. reports.
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson arrested in Orange County for excessive speeding
Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Orange County, Thursday, after police say she was driving over 100 mph.
Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Orange County, Thursday, after police say she was driving over 100 mph.
Tampa Weather | Chilly evening for the Bay Area
FOX 13 Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto tracks some chilly weather ahead of this weekend's cold front.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto tracks some chilly weather ahead of this weekend's cold front.
Mote researchers demonstrate shark deterrent
Researchers at Mote Marine Laboratory are testing an electronic pulse device that aims to deter sharks from fishing lines. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Researchers at Mote Marine Laboratory are testing an electronic pulse device that aims to deter sharks from fishing lines. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Detention deputy accused of assaulting inmate
A corrections officer with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested and fired after he allegedly assaulted an inmate who was being treated at the hospital. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
A corrections officer with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested and fired after he allegedly assaulted an inmate who was being treated at the hospital. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Villa Madonna Catholic School celebrates 90 years
On of the oldest schools in the Tampa area is celebrating 90 years. The city of Tampa is helping recognize Villa Madonna Catholic School at their celebration this Saturday.
On of the oldest schools in the Tampa area is celebrating 90 years. The city of Tampa is helping recognize Villa Madonna Catholic School at their celebration this Saturday.
Theatre classes for Tampa homeschoolers
Each Wednesday morning, Tampa homeschool students learn the craft of theater through Patel Conservatory classes.
Each Wednesday morning, Tampa homeschool students learn the craft of theater through Patel Conservatory classes.
Man attempts to break Luigi Mangione out of prison by posing as FBI agent: authorities
A man claiming to be an FBI agent appeared at a federal jail on Wednesday night and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione, the Associated Press reported through authorities.
A man claiming to be an FBI agent appeared at a federal jail on Wednesday night and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione, the Associated Press reported through authorities.
Florida parents searching for daughter's biological parents after IVF error: 'We love our little girl’
After giving birth to a child not genetically hers due to an IVF error, a Florida couple is looking for their daughter's biological parents.
After giving birth to a child not genetically hers due to an IVF error, a Florida couple is looking for their daughter's biological parents.
Tampa weather | Thursday afternoon forecast
FOX Meteorologist Jim Weber says Thursday will have lots of sun and be a bit warmer with a high of 65 degrees.
FOX Meteorologist Jim Weber says Thursday will have lots of sun and be a bit warmer with a high of 65 degrees.
Ex-Illinois deputy sentenced for murder of Sonya Massey
Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.
Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.
Withdrawal of ICE in MN depends on cooperation, Trump's border czar says
White House Border Czar Tom Homan, in his first briefing after taking over Operation Metro Surge, said he is working on a drawdown plan of federal agents in Minnesota, but it depends on cooperation with state and local officials.
White House Border Czar Tom Homan, in his first briefing after taking over Operation Metro Surge, said he is working on a drawdown plan of federal agents in Minnesota, but it depends on cooperation with state and local officials.
Pinellas sheriff discusses arrest of deputy
A deputy from the Department of Detention and Corrections is accused of assaulting an inmate who was at the hospital. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri held a press conference to discuss the charges and his termination.
A deputy from the Department of Detention and Corrections is accused of assaulting an inmate who was at the hospital. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri held a press conference to discuss the charges and his termination.