FOX 13 celebrates Cynthia Smoot: Telling stories across Tampa Bay for 25 years
After 25-years, countless stories and an Emmy Award for her excellence in journalism, Cynthia Smoot is retiring from her position as co-anchor of the 5 and 10 p.m. broadcasts at FOX 13 News.
Florida-based non-profit helps save local military couple's marriage
To bring their lives back together, the couple decided to go to counseling. Through a referral at the VA, they found “the Camaraderie Foundation,” a Florida-based non-profit that provides counseling, emotional, and spiritual support for all branches of military service members for free.
Charley presents $13 for 13 check to Metro Ministries
As the annual $13 for 13 campaign launches, Charley presented a check on behalf of FOX Corporation to Metropolitan Ministries. The CEO said between inflation and recent storms, the need for donations is greater this year.
FOX 13 teams up with Metropolitan Ministries for $13 for 13
FOX 13 is teaming up with Metropolitan Ministries once again for the $13 for 13 campaign. From Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29, through Dec. 18, a $13 online donation will be matched to help provide food and toys for families in need.
Mother and son serve fresh meals with food that would have gone to waste to local communities in need
A mother and son are serving up a fresh idea. They are bringing meals into needy communities by using food that would have gone to waste.
Tampa Shriners kicks off Feztival of Trees
The public is invited to come see all the beautifully decorated Christmas trees this Saturday and Sunday. The festival of trees is a family event that is put on by Egypt Shriners with help from local sponsors that showcase decorated and themed Christmas trees that are raffled off at the end of the event.
Made in Tampa Bay 2022 holiday gift guide
There's no better time of year to shop small and shop local than the holidays. This year, we have a gift list with something for everyone – and the products are all made in Tampa Bay.
Metropolitan Ministries serving up thousands of Thanksgiving meals for Bay Area families
The savory smells of Thanksgiving turkeys and the traditional side dishes were swirling around the Metropolitan Ministries kitchen as volunteers began cooking to feed thousands of families in Tampa Bay.
Tampa radio personality spreads message of thankfulness during cancer battle
Drew Garabo keeps it light on 102.5 The Bone. Listening to him on the radio, you may not imagine he's a guy who has been going through a tough fight.
Great Rides: 1966 Ford Mustang
Brad and Kristen from Parrish says their 1966 Ford Mustang has a total of 197 miles since a rotisserie restoration that started in 2009 and was completed this year.
Great Rides: 1959 Ford Skyliner and Cert Team Jeep
Vern's 1959 Ford Skyliner has a retractile hard top and the A/C still works. Merrill's Jeep has been used in several search and rescue cases in Florida and across the U.S.
Preview the Dalí Museum's new exhibit "The Shape of Dreams"
A new interactive exhibit at the Dalí Museum in St. Pete is highlighting the mysterious world of dreams.
Explore 500 years of dreams at the Dali Museum
A new exhibit at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, "World of Dreams," explores 500 years of dream inspired paintings.
Tampa Bay area artist approaches craft with patience to create portraits
Cora Waterhouse specializes in portraits, spending hours in a small studio space bringing patience to the crafting process. She also teaches art for 15 years.
New LEGO exhibit gives close view to famous skyscrapers
At the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, a new exhibit has arrived called Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks. The interactive experience combines architecture, design, and engineering, allowing guests an up-close view of the world’s most iconic skyscrapers. The exhibit features 20 skyscrapers from North America, Asia, and Australia.
Host a drive and help Metropolitan Ministries this holiday season
The best way to help Metropolitan Ministries this holiday season is to host a food or toy drive. Get your group, club, church, business or organization together and do the most good for others in the Tampa Bay area.
Charley Belcher's first ever assist with sword swallowing
FOX 13's Charley Belcher has been at this a long time, but there's still a first time for everything. During a preview of the Suncoast Renaissance Festival at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds, Charley helped a sword swallower with is record-breaking act.
Special $75,000 statue to represent the Seminole tribe at new Riverview park
Twenty-seven acres beside the Alafia River could have been another waterfront community, but it has been set aside for a new conservation park in Riverview.
Annual hiking spree returns to Hillsborough County
With temperatures dropping, Hillsborough County is hoping residents will want to take a hike.
Master sculptors turn sand and water into art on Treasure Island Beach
Charley Belcher spent the morning previewing the City of Treasure Island's 2022 Sanding Ovations event.