Preparing your home for hurricane season
Residents are bracing for the next few months as hurricane season passes. And for many, storms like these can reveal problems with your roof. Ryan Westfall, president of Westfall Roofing tells residents what to prepare for.
Residents are bracing for the next few months as hurricane season passes. And for many, storms like these can reveal problems with your roof. Ryan Westfall, president of Westfall Roofing tells residents what to prepare for.
Summer reading programs begin
Learning doesn't have to stop just because school is out. Stephanie Garza will the Hillsborough Library Services talks about their summer reading program that students can get involved in.
Learning doesn't have to stop just because school is out. Stephanie Garza will the Hillsborough Library Services talks about their summer reading program that students can get involved in.
Preserving Polk County's cattle brand books
Polk County's historic cattle brand books were recently restored, preserved and digitized. The book contains records from the 1860s through the 1940s. Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court Stacy Butterfield shows off the newly preserved books.
Polk County's historic cattle brand books were recently restored, preserved and digitized. The book contains records from the 1860s through the 1940s. Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court Stacy Butterfield shows off the newly preserved books.
Hillsborough School District summer meal program
School not only provides vital education, but also food for many children. Hillsborough County Schools is one of many organizations that host summer meal programs for students. Shani Hall, HCPS general manager of Student Nutrition Services breaks down how the program works.
School not only provides vital education, but also food for many children. Hillsborough County Schools is one of many organizations that host summer meal programs for students. Shani Hall, HCPS general manager of Student Nutrition Services breaks down how the program works.
Pasco County announces land purchase
Keith Wiley, the Pasco County Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources talks about the new land acquisition for Pasco County.
Keith Wiley, the Pasco County Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources talks about the new land acquisition for Pasco County.
Drake Sweet Foundation brings free diving awareness
Following the tragic passing of Drake Sweet, his family started the Drake Sweet Foundation to educate people on free diving, spear fishing and other water related activities. The Sweet family talks about their foundation.
Following the tragic passing of Drake Sweet, his family started the Drake Sweet Foundation to educate people on free diving, spear fishing and other water related activities. The Sweet family talks about their foundation.
Monitoring the Ebola outbreak
Health officials are monitoring a growing Ebola outbreak in South Africa. Dr. Caitlin Wolfe, USF infectious disease epidemiologist, answers the most pressing questions.
Health officials are monitoring a growing Ebola outbreak in South Africa. Dr. Caitlin Wolfe, USF infectious disease epidemiologist, answers the most pressing questions.
Aftermath of the Blue Origin rocket explosion
Following the aftermath of the explosion that rocked Cape Canaveral during a Blue Origin static fire, many are wondering what the lasting effects will be on space flight and commercial flights. Greg Autry, UCF assoc. provost for space commercialization & strategy gives some insight on the aftermath.
Following the aftermath of the explosion that rocked Cape Canaveral during a Blue Origin static fire, many are wondering what the lasting effects will be on space flight and commercial flights. Greg Autry, UCF assoc. provost for space commercialization & strategy gives some insight on the aftermath.
Florida Aquarium summer camps
The Florida Aquarium is beginning its summer camp weeks. Senior Director of learning, Tristin Ware, talks about the different camps offered by the aquarium.
The Florida Aquarium is beginning its summer camp weeks. Senior Director of learning, Tristin Ware, talks about the different camps offered by the aquarium.
St. Pete SUP hosting 5K
St. Pete SUP, a local paddleboarding group is inviting the community to it's 5K & Paddle for Manatees event on May 31st. Co-founders Will Martin and Patterson Carroll talk about the importance of raising awareness for Manatee conservation efforts.
St. Pete SUP, a local paddleboarding group is inviting the community to it's 5K & Paddle for Manatees event on May 31st. Co-founders Will Martin and Patterson Carroll talk about the importance of raising awareness for Manatee conservation efforts.
SPCA Florida’s $35 program aims to prevent unwanted litters
Randa Richter with SPCA Florida explains how the Backyard Cat Program helps Polk County residents spay and neuter community cats while funding lasts.
Randa Richter with SPCA Florida explains how the Backyard Cat Program helps Polk County residents spay and neuter community cats while funding lasts.
Hidden insurance policy gaps homeowners should check
Insurance recovery attorney Chip Merlin explains why rising premiums don’t always mean better coverage and what homeowners should review in their policies before hurricane season begins.
Insurance recovery attorney Chip Merlin explains why rising premiums don’t always mean better coverage and what homeowners should review in their policies before hurricane season begins.
The Longest Atlantic Red Snapper Season in Years Is on Hold
Captain Dylan Hubbard explains why the expanded Atlantic red snapper season is on hold, and what Florida anglers should know before heading offshore.
Captain Dylan Hubbard explains why the expanded Atlantic red snapper season is on hold, and what Florida anglers should know before heading offshore.
Tampa cracks down as drought conditions continue
Tampa leaders are urging residents to conserve water as drought conditions continue and violations rise. The city says more than 430 customers have been cited under current watering restrictions.
Tampa leaders are urging residents to conserve water as drought conditions continue and violations rise. The city says more than 430 customers have been cited under current watering restrictions.
A Marine mom’s mission to protect service members’ mental health
After losing her son, Sgt. Anthony Patrick Muhlstadt, to suicide, Tanya Mort is honoring his life by helping service members and veterans find mental health support.
After losing her son, Sgt. Anthony Patrick Muhlstadt, to suicide, Tanya Mort is honoring his life by helping service members and veterans find mental health support.
SeaWorld celebrates rescue milestone
SeaWorld is celebrating 43,000 animal rescues in its history. Nik Ricci talks about the process it takes to rescue these animals in danger and Banks Lee gives us a sneak peak into the new ride: Expedition Odyssey Fire & Ice.
SeaWorld is celebrating 43,000 animal rescues in its history. Nik Ricci talks about the process it takes to rescue these animals in danger and Banks Lee gives us a sneak peak into the new ride: Expedition Odyssey Fire & Ice.
Negotiations continue on Rays' ballpark
As negotiations continue about a possible Tampa Bay Rays stadium in Tampa, David Samson, Host of "Nothing Personal" and former Marlins president talks about how this type of process works from a professional perspective.
As negotiations continue about a possible Tampa Bay Rays stadium in Tampa, David Samson, Host of "Nothing Personal" and former Marlins president talks about how this type of process works from a professional perspective.
NOAA releases 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released their 2026 Atlantic hurricane outlook. Meteorologist Jim Weber joins FOX 13+ to break down all the numbers.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released their 2026 Atlantic hurricane outlook. Meteorologist Jim Weber joins FOX 13+ to break down all the numbers.
Rowdies president talks on undefeated season
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are on a roll this season, going undefeated. Rowdies President Ryan Helfrick talks about how they got to this top tier position.
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are on a roll this season, going undefeated. Rowdies President Ryan Helfrick talks about how they got to this top tier position.
Hurricane preparedness for Tampa
City leaders came together to discuss the steps they are taking ahead of the hurricane season.
City leaders came together to discuss the steps they are taking ahead of the hurricane season.