Florida Gators go batty for bats
There's a place down by Lake Alice at the University of Florida where the faithful gather to celebrate nocturnal creatures. Some are young, some old, but all have one thing in common: An appreciation for the beauty of bats in flight.
There's a place down by Lake Alice at the University of Florida where the faithful gather to celebrate nocturnal creatures. Some are young, some old, but all have one thing in common: An appreciation for the beauty of bats in flight.
96-year-old volunteer is the star of the Straz Center
She may seem mild-mannered as she quietly works at her desk but at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Margaret Goodson is a showstopper.
She may seem mild-mannered as she quietly works at her desk but at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Margaret Goodson is a showstopper.
Florida State Fair gets underway
Racing pigs, midway rides, and of course, the fair food! The Florida State Fair is in town and officially gets underway this week.
Racing pigs, midway rides, and of course, the fair food! The Florida State Fair is in town and officially gets underway this week.
USF Teacher of the Year puts face blindness into national focus
In her classes at the University of South Florida, Dr. Heather Sellers challenges her students in creative writing.
In her classes at the University of South Florida, Dr. Heather Sellers challenges her students in creative writing.
Cancer survivor pays it forward to help other survivors
A woman's life-changing illness inspired friends to take action and their compassion to help is now inspiring others.
A woman's life-changing illness inspired friends to take action and their compassion to help is now inspiring others.
Habitat for Humanity honors volunteer
Habitat for Humanity in Hillsborough Co. is a bit smaller of an operation than some of her counterparts but this branch has one stellar volunteer in Mimi Harvill.
Habitat for Humanity in Hillsborough Co. is a bit smaller of an operation than some of her counterparts but this branch has one stellar volunteer in Mimi Harvill.
Shortage of registered nurses impacts care in Sarasota
Nurses are on the front line at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where each day brings a new round of patients which present a new round of challenges.
Nurses are on the front line at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where each day brings a new round of patients which present a new round of challenges.
Women's boutique caters to cancer survivors
Susan Housewright received her breast cancer diagnosis seven years ago. It was the beginning of a journey that included chemotherapy, a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.
Susan Housewright received her breast cancer diagnosis seven years ago. It was the beginning of a journey that included chemotherapy, a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.
Boaters are urged to report distressed Manatees
People who are on the water often are urged to watch for manatees that seem listless and appear thin.
People who are on the water often are urged to watch for manatees that seem listless and appear thin.
Tailgate Sausage Skewers
Publix joins FOX 13 to share their recipe for Tailgate Sausage Skewers.
Publix joins FOX 13 to share their recipe for Tailgate Sausage Skewers.
PetFest 2018 Tailgate Pawty
PetFest 2018 Tailgate Pawty and Puppy Bowl Adoptions Event hosted by Humane Society of Pinellas County
PetFest 2018 Tailgate Pawty and Puppy Bowl Adoptions Event hosted by Humane Society of Pinellas County
Thunder and Bolt are therapy pigs with a purpose
From their cute pink snouts to their big red bows, it is hard not to go hog wild for the adorable duo: Thunder and Bolt.
From their cute pink snouts to their big red bows, it is hard not to go hog wild for the adorable duo: Thunder and Bolt.
Non-emergency numbers for Tampa Bay agencies
Tampa Bay residents experienced two outages in one day after issues with Frontier Communications. The massive outages on Wednesday also meant an outage in the 911 call centers.
Tampa Bay residents experienced two outages in one day after issues with Frontier Communications. The massive outages on Wednesday also meant an outage in the 911 call centers.
Winn-Dixie offers deal on heart medicine
In support of "Healthy Heart Month," Winn-Dixie stores are offering a deal on heart medications.
In support of "Healthy Heart Month," Winn-Dixie stores are offering a deal on heart medications.
Did you collect too many Gasparilla beads? Recycle them!
This year's Gasparilla parades brought hundreds of thousands of pirates to Bayshore Boulevard, as well as millions of beads to go around their necks.
This year's Gasparilla parades brought hundreds of thousands of pirates to Bayshore Boulevard, as well as millions of beads to go around their necks.
Wounded veterans attend adaptive sports camp in Tampa
A two-day program of adaptive sports brought a dozen injured veterans to Tampa to learn and play various sports adapted to their physical needs.
A two-day program of adaptive sports brought a dozen injured veterans to Tampa to learn and play various sports adapted to their physical needs.
St. Petersburg residents can take part in solar power program
It is perhaps Florida’s most abundant, yet under-used resource -- sunshine.
It is perhaps Florida’s most abundant, yet under-used resource -- sunshine.
Lithia crossing guard could be 'National Crossing Guard of the Year'
A local woman has been nominated for "National Crossing Guard of the Year."
A local woman has been nominated for "National Crossing Guard of the Year."
'49 Pulses' documentary debuts in Plant City
A film called "49 Pulses" is set to make its debut this weekend in Plant City.
A film called "49 Pulses" is set to make its debut this weekend in Plant City.
Red Cross in 'critical need' for blood donations
The American Red Cross says it's in "critical need" of blood donation across the country.
The American Red Cross says it's in "critical need" of blood donation across the country.