State of the Region report: Pedestrian safety
Tampa Bay’s report card is in, and the region’s workforce pipeline remains strong. But even after a year of progress, affording to live in the region remains a challenge. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Tampa Bay’s report card is in, and the region’s workforce pipeline remains strong. But even after a year of progress, affording to live in the region remains a challenge. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Bill allows volunteer, armed guards at places of worship
A bill that unanimously passed through the Florida Senate could change how churches, synagogues and mosques handle security. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
A bill that unanimously passed through the Florida Senate could change how churches, synagogues and mosques handle security. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 20 latest updates
Friday marks Day 20 since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
Friday marks Day 20 since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
'Jersey Shore' star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi reveals stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi announced she has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi announced she has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer.
South Tampa preschool closing at end of May
Parents in South Tampa are scrambling to find childcare after learning their children's preschool is closing at the end of the school year. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Parents in South Tampa are scrambling to find childcare after learning their children's preschool is closing at the end of the school year. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Leading GOP candidate for FL governor holding town hall
The leading Republican contender to become the next governor of Florida is in Tampa Friday evening. Congressman Byron Donalds of Fort Myers is holding a town hall on health care and insurance. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
The leading Republican contender to become the next governor of Florida is in Tampa Friday evening. Congressman Byron Donalds of Fort Myers is holding a town hall on health care and insurance. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
New pumping stations coming to Shore Acres
For years, flooding has become a harsh reality for homeowners in Shore Acres, from hurricanes and heavy storms to even high tide events. Now, city leaders say help is on the way. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
For years, flooding has become a harsh reality for homeowners in Shore Acres, from hurricanes and heavy storms to even high tide events. Now, city leaders say help is on the way. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Local mayors talk property taxes, city funding
Citizens had a chance to pose questions covering a variety of issues to the mayors of Tampa, Temple Terrace and Plant City this afternoon. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Citizens had a chance to pose questions covering a variety of issues to the mayors of Tampa, Temple Terrace and Plant City this afternoon. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Tampa Weather | Friday evening forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes has the latest forecast.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes has the latest forecast.
Cold snap devastates Florida citrus industry
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) toured an orange grove in Polk City that saw 40% of its crop take weather damage during a cold snap that hit the entire state last week. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) toured an orange grove in Polk City that saw 40% of its crop take weather damage during a cold snap that hit the entire state last week. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Little girl recovering after encephalitis battle
A little girl whose fight for her life captured the hearts of her entire South Tampa community is on the road to recovery. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
A little girl whose fight for her life captured the hearts of her entire South Tampa community is on the road to recovery. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Mulberry Cultural Center opens a new exhibit
"Surface Tension" takes art off of the canvas in an exhibit that features artists using materials from barn wood to plasticine in their works. FOX 13 Photojournalist Barry Wong reports.
"Surface Tension" takes art off of the canvas in an exhibit that features artists using materials from barn wood to plasticine in their works. FOX 13 Photojournalist Barry Wong reports.
Helping kids build critical literacy skills
A local nonprofit is helping young students who have trouble reading and building critical literacy skills. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
A local nonprofit is helping young students who have trouble reading and building critical literacy skills. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Florida driver crashes into school bus
Video shows a Florida driver slamming his Jaguar sports car into the back of a school bus.
Video shows a Florida driver slamming his Jaguar sports car into the back of a school bus.
Orphaned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed animal after being abandoned by mother at birth
Huge lines are forming outside a small zoo in Japan, all for one tiny monkey and the stuffed animal he refuses to let go of.
Huge lines are forming outside a small zoo in Japan, all for one tiny monkey and the stuffed animal he refuses to let go of.
Tampa Weather | Friday Noon forecast
Fox 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says the weekend forecast calls for warmer temperatures setting up for a cold front coming Sunday evening.
Fox 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says the weekend forecast calls for warmer temperatures setting up for a cold front coming Sunday evening.
Florida man arrested in Marion County girl's death; girl was bound, taped, dropped, officials say
A Florida man was arrested in connection with the death of a 3-year-old girl in Marion County after deputies said he confessed to hitting her multiple times, resulting in her death.
A Florida man was arrested in connection with the death of a 3-year-old girl in Marion County after deputies said he confessed to hitting her multiple times, resulting in her death.
Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Tampa Weather | Friday Morning Forecast
Fox 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday's forecast calls for a foggy start but settling into a high of 82 degrees.
Fox 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday's forecast calls for a foggy start but settling into a high of 82 degrees.
Rural maternity care crisis
Driving an hour away to the hospital due to lack of access to maternity care, is a reality for pregnant women as a new report out shows fewer hospitals are delivering babies. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Driving an hour away to the hospital due to lack of access to maternity care, is a reality for pregnant women as a new report out shows fewer hospitals are delivering babies. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.



















