Hawaii wildfires: How to help those impacted on Maui, Big Island

Officials said relief is needed immediately, and more will be required later as the islands recover from the impacts.

Tampa opens free cooling centers as heatwave continues

If you need a place to beat the heat, the city of Tampa has opened cooling centers at Parks and Recreation centers due to excessive heat warnings and heat advisories that have impacted the Bay Area this week.

Watch: ‘Earth’s newest volcano’ has its own livestream

People from all over the globe are able to keep an eye on the world’s newest volcano in Iceland thanks to technology. 

'Armed fisherman' promotes Florida's gun law loophole

Floridians can now carry a firearm without a permit in most places, as long as the weapon is concealed and they’re not a felon. However, some are still pushing the envelope, using a loophole in state law to carry guns out in the open.

Leander brothers qualify for Junior Olympics, short on funds to afford it

Two brothers from Leander are representing Central Texas in the Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa, but only if they can get through one last hurdle.

How to watch FOX 13 during FIFA Women’s World Cup

FOX 13 is proud to air the FIFA Women’s World Cup over the next few weeks, but there are still several ways to catch your favorite FOX 13 newscasts. 

Sarasota police collecting school supplies

The Sarasota Police Department is hosting its 6th annual ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ fundraiser to gather school supplies for needy children and teachers. 

Global data breach could impact 70,000 residents, vendor employees with Hillsborough County

More than 70,000 people will receive a letter from Hillsborough County about their personal information potentially being at risk after a global data breach, officials said. 

Python Patrol offers alternative for those not ready for Florida's annual constrictor competition

Florida’s annual Python Challenge is just around the corner, but those not quite ready to compete can learn how to help remove these invasive constrictors through the FWC’s Python Patrol program. 

USF scientists introduce mosquito tracking dashboard to help keep tabs on insects in Tampa Bay area

Tampa Bay residents with a smartphone can help scientists at the University of South Florida with tracking mosquitoes through an online dashboard, especially now that malaria cases were in Florida this summer.

Safety experts say many accessories could make child car seats unsafe

Child advocates warn most car seat accessories are not safety tested and added accessories can compromise the way a seat is designed to protect the child.

These are the new Florida laws that start July 1

More than 200 laws, spanning topics from TikTok bans and concealed carry to amusement rides and transgender bathroom access, will go into effect in Florida on Saturday. 

This is how much Tampa residents need to make to afford rent, study shows

April data from two Florida universities studying rental rates shows Tampa residents need to be making over $84,000 on average to afford rent. 

Pasco schools to provide free meals over the summer

Anyone 18 and younger can receive a free breakfast and lunch Monday through Thursday until July 28 at select school campuses.