Tampa crime drops in 2025, outpacing national trend: TPD
The Tampa Police Department’s 2025 annual report shows crime trending down across nearly every major category in the city.
The Tampa Police Department’s 2025 annual report shows crime trending down across nearly every major category in the city.
NASA Artemis II astronauts attend State of the Union as guests of Speaker Mike Johnson
With their launch date now delayed, the four astronauts, who will be the first crewed NASA lunar mission in over 50 years, attended Tuesday’s State of the Union address as guests of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
With their launch date now delayed, the four astronauts, who will be the first crewed NASA lunar mission in over 50 years, attended Tuesday’s State of the Union address as guests of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
NASA: Artemis II launch delayed over new issue
NASA troubleshooting issue that has pushed the March launch window out of consideration, officials say.
NASA troubleshooting issue that has pushed the March launch window out of consideration, officials say.
Three engineers charged with allegedly stealing Google trade secrets and sending them to Iran
The engineers allegedly stole confidential information, including Google trade secrets and transferred the sensitive data to Iran and other places, according to the Department of Justice.
The engineers allegedly stole confidential information, including Google trade secrets and transferred the sensitive data to Iran and other places, according to the Department of Justice.
USF beach volleyball prepping for inaugural season
It's been a long time coming for USF beach volleyball to start competition. The program will have it's first match Friday against New Orleans. FOX 13's Mark Skol Jr. reports.
It's been a long time coming for USF beach volleyball to start competition. The program will have it's first match Friday against New Orleans. FOX 13's Mark Skol Jr. reports.
Duke Energy hardens Florida power grid by putting hundreds of miles of lines underground
While it may not be hurricane season right now, utility crews in Pinellas County are spending the winter months buried in work, literally.
While it may not be hurricane season right now, utility crews in Pinellas County are spending the winter months buried in work, literally.
Publix releases first seasonal limited-edition ice cream flavors of 2026
The first batch of Publix limited-edition ice cream flavors of 2026 are on the shelves.
The first batch of Publix limited-edition ice cream flavors of 2026 are on the shelves.
USF secures $1.5M to upgrade hurricane forecasting after relentless 2024 season
Tampa Bay residents shared their stories of extreme weather’s harsh realities and resilience Wednesday during a meeting in Tampa.
Tampa Bay residents shared their stories of extreme weather’s harsh realities and resilience Wednesday during a meeting in Tampa.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
USF's new president faces challenges including new football stadium, artificial intelligence
It was a first day filled with handshakes, optimism and ambition as University of South Florida’s ninth president, Moez Limayem, officially took the helm.
It was a first day filled with handshakes, optimism and ambition as University of South Florida’s ninth president, Moez Limayem, officially took the helm.
Artemis II: NASA targets Feb. 19 for second moon mission fueling rehearsal
NASA is preparing for a critical fueling test this week as it moves closer to launching its Artemis II mission around the moon.
NASA is preparing for a critical fueling test this week as it moves closer to launching its Artemis II mission around the moon.
Tampa police boost safety measures in Ybor City for Illuminated Knight Parade
The Tampa Police Department increased security at the Illuminated Knight Parade following two deadly incidents in Ybor City in late 2025.
The Tampa Police Department increased security at the Illuminated Knight Parade following two deadly incidents in Ybor City in late 2025.
Southwest Airlines is rolling out SpaceX’s Starlink WiFi across its fleet
Southwest Airlines is taking its WiFi on board its fleet of planes to the next level with Space X’s Starlink.
Southwest Airlines is taking its WiFi on board its fleet of planes to the next level with Space X’s Starlink.
USF and Mastry’s Brewing Company create new beer to support school’s Brewing Arts program
A local brewery is turning school spirit into a pourable reality through a new partnership designed to fund the next generation of Florida brewers.
A local brewery is turning school spirit into a pourable reality through a new partnership designed to fund the next generation of Florida brewers.
Amazon Pharmacy to expand same-day prescription delivery to 4,500 US cities
Amazon is expanding its same-day prescription delivery service to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026.
Amazon is expanding its same-day prescription delivery service to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026.
USF researchers harness sunlight in promising breakthrough to fight red tide
A team of University of South Florida researchers believes an everyday element, sunlight, could play a key role in reducing harmful red tide blooms impacting the Bay Area.
A team of University of South Florida researchers believes an everyday element, sunlight, could play a key role in reducing harmful red tide blooms impacting the Bay Area.
Musk says SpaceX shifting focus to 'self-growing city' on moon before Mars push
Elon Musk said Sunday that SpaceX is shifting its near-term priorities away from Mars and toward building what he described as a "self-growing city" on the moon, citing faster timelines and strategic urgency.
Elon Musk said Sunday that SpaceX is shifting its near-term priorities away from Mars and toward building what he described as a "self-growing city" on the moon, citing faster timelines and strategic urgency.
Neighbors urge St. Pete leaders to end police cooperation agreement with ICE
Members of the St. Petersburg community are urging city leaders to cut ties between local police and federal immigration enforcement, saying the current agreement is creating fear and discouraging people from reporting crimes.
Members of the St. Petersburg community are urging city leaders to cut ties between local police and federal immigration enforcement, saying the current agreement is creating fear and discouraging people from reporting crimes.
Amazon’s Ring expands AI-powered network to help locate lost dogs
Amazon’s Ring is rolling out a feature to help locate missing dogs – and it’s available even to people who don’t own the company's devices.
Amazon’s Ring is rolling out a feature to help locate missing dogs – and it’s available even to people who don’t own the company's devices.
St. Petersburg dedicates new firefighter’s memorial along downtown waterfront
City leaders, firefighters and community members gathered Wednesday morning at Demens Landing Park.
City leaders, firefighters and community members gathered Wednesday morning at Demens Landing Park.



















