Vice President JD Vance in Minneapolis: What he said
Vice President JD Vance made an appearance in Minneapolis on Thursday amid the federal surge in the Twin Cities, saying he sought to "better understand what’s going on, so that we can tone down the temperature a little bit, reduce the chaos and still allow the federal government to enforce immigration laws."
Vice President JD Vance made an appearance in Minneapolis on Thursday amid the federal surge in the Twin Cities, saying he sought to "better understand what’s going on, so that we can tone down the temperature a little bit, reduce the chaos and still allow the federal government to enforce immigration laws."
Tampa weather | Thursday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday morning will have some high clouds with lovely evening temperatures and a high of 77 degrees.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday morning will have some high clouds with lovely evening temperatures and a high of 77 degrees.
Florida couple sues IVF clinic after wrong embryo implanted, lawsuit says
A Florida couple is suing an IVF clinic and a physician, alleging a doctor implanted the wrong embryo during fertility treatment, resulting in the mother giving birth to a baby who is not genetically theirs.
A Florida couple is suing an IVF clinic and a physician, alleging a doctor implanted the wrong embryo during fertility treatment, resulting in the mother giving birth to a baby who is not genetically theirs.
Activists file lawsuit to protect Florida Panthers
The Florida panther is treading water in the state as its numbers decline, and only about 230 adult panthers run wild, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission (FWC). FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
The Florida panther is treading water in the state as its numbers decline, and only about 230 adult panthers run wild, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission (FWC). FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Florida report details subject areas in need of teachers
The new 'High Demand Teacher Needs Areas' report details critical teacher shortages in Florida by subject. The report was approved by the State Board of Education on Wednesday. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
The new 'High Demand Teacher Needs Areas' report details critical teacher shortages in Florida by subject. The report was approved by the State Board of Education on Wednesday. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
ICE detains 5-year-old boy, 3 other students in Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights school officials say a 5-year-old boy was used as "bait" for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain him and his father.
Columbia Heights school officials say a 5-year-old boy was used as "bait" for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain him and his father.
Brush fire evacuations in Highlands County
A fast-moving brush fire ripped through Highlands County Wednesday evening, forcing evacuations and putting dozens of homes at risk. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
A fast-moving brush fire ripped through Highlands County Wednesday evening, forcing evacuations and putting dozens of homes at risk. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Tourism booming in Pinellas County
A new report from Visit St. Pete-Clearwater's last fiscal year shows tourism remained a major economic driver in Pinellas County in 2025. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
A new report from Visit St. Pete-Clearwater's last fiscal year shows tourism remained a major economic driver in Pinellas County in 2025. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Cat dies, 5 pets saved in Tampa house fire: HCFR
A cat passed away, and five other pets were rescued from a home that caught fire in Tampa Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A cat passed away, and five other pets were rescued from a home that caught fire in Tampa Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
'Florida Man' home for sale in the Bay Area
The original owners are selling a Pinellas Park home dubbed the "Florida Man" house. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
The original owners are selling a Pinellas Park home dubbed the "Florida Man" house. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Lakeland nonprofit launches 'legacy' housing program
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
St. Pete mayor talks about Rays, city's future
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is about to kick off his reelection bid, and it comes at a time when the city is at a crossroads. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is about to kick off his reelection bid, and it comes at a time when the city is at a crossroads. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
History behind Children's Gasparilla Parade
The Children's Gasparilla Parade is just days away. It had a long journey from the early days of the festival to becoming the largest kids parade in the country. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
The Children's Gasparilla Parade is just days away. It had a long journey from the early days of the festival to becoming the largest kids parade in the country. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Tampa Bay weather | Partly cloudy on Thursday
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto.
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto.
Charging e-bike battery causes mobile home fire
A Citrus County house fire is being blamed on an electric bicycle battery that was charging. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
A Citrus County house fire is being blamed on an electric bicycle battery that was charging. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Maritime expo held at Port Tampa Bay
Port Tampa Bay held its first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students Wednesday. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Port Tampa Bay held its first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students Wednesday. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Hillsborough approves Lightning lease extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning are staying in Tampa for the long haul after Hillsborough County commissioners signed off on a new lease extension agreement. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are staying in Tampa for the long haul after Hillsborough County commissioners signed off on a new lease extension agreement. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
South Tampa shop gets kids geared up for Gasparilla
One South Tampa shop has spent more than a decade crafting custom pirate outfits for Gasparilla.
One South Tampa shop has spent more than a decade crafting custom pirate outfits for Gasparilla.
Pet of the Week: Meet Indy
Introducing Indy as this week's Pet of the Week.
Introducing Indy as this week's Pet of the Week.
New high school coming to Manatee County
The Manatee County School District broke ground on the eighth high school in the Lakewood Ranch area. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
The Manatee County School District broke ground on the eighth high school in the Lakewood Ranch area. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.