Tampa’s Path to Equality Part 4: The Sit-ins

One of the most remarkable and least known chapters in Black history took place in Tampa 65 years ago. Black and white community leaders helped integrate lunch counters long before the rest of the American South in a striking shift in race relations.

Dinner DeeAs: Flounder 2 Ways
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A seafood specialist fries flounder 2 ways- as a lunch-like handheld and in Piccata, but without the poultry. Grab the recipes at http://www.DinnerDeeAs.com and if you make any of them, send us a picture! E-mail us at DinnerDeeAs@fox.com or @DinnerDeeAs on Instagram. Watch Dinner DeeAs every weekday at 1p ET on FOX13.

Charley's World | Atomic Claw Arcade
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FOX 13's Charley Belcher takes us to the Atomic Claw Arcade in Treasure Island.

Madeline Soto case: Stephan Sterns asks judge to ban public, press from court hearing

Stephen Sterns, the man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto in Florida, is asking a judge to ban the public and members of the press from attending his pre-trial court hearings.

1937 Chevy Master Deluxe
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Good Day viewers Thomas and Deava in Port Richey shared their 1937 Chevy Master Deluxe, complete with keyless entry, a digital dash and extra embellishments under the hood.

1973 VW 'Mystery Machine'
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Good Day viewer Jason in Winter Haven shared his VW bus, clearly inspired by Scooby-Doo's 'Mystery Machine.'

Brandon Ministry feeding those in need
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In What?s Right with Tampa Bay, FOX 13?s Mark Wilson highlights Christian-based 3 B's Ministry, which feeds around 160 families and more than 200 people facing homelessness in Brandon every Wednesday.

Tampa’s Path to Equality Part 3: 'Election of the Century'

Tampa's 48th mayor, Julian B. Lane, played a role in the Civil Rights Movement as one of the first southern mayors to support racial integration.

'3 B's Ministry' becomes vital lifeline for hundreds of families in need

Every Wednesday, long lines of cars stretch down the street in Brandon as families wait for a box of food from the 3 B’s Ministry. What started as a small effort to help the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a vital lifeline for hundreds of families in need.

Dinner DeeAs: Nona's Suppli + Bucatini Carbonara
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We're eating Italian, with an authentic appetizer like 'Nona' used to make, plus a classic Carbonara. Grab the recipes at http://www.DinnerDeeAs.com and if you make any of them, send us a picture! E-mail us at DinnerDeeAs@fox.com or @DinnerDeeAs on Instagram. Watch Dinner DeeAs every weekday at 1p ET on FOX13.

Charley's World | Candy by Johnny
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FOX 13's Charley Belcher talks with the 13-year-old who founded Candy by Johnny, making hand-poured lollipops in Safety Harbor.

Tampa's Path to Equality Part 2: The Awakening

One of the most important and least known chapters in Black history played out in Tampa. 

Debunking ?doomsay fish? tales
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains old folklore surrounding the rare sighting of an oarfish, also known as the ?doomsday fish.? Scientists say seasonal currents can sometimes push them to the surface, and their appearance at the surface isn?t necessarily a sign of a pending earthquake or tsunami.

17 years of uplifting Tampa's at-risk female youth
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In What's Right with Tampa Bay, FOX 13's Mark Wilson highlights Davia Lerebours, who has been uplifting at-risk female youth, offering them education, counseling, and a path to success.

Tampa's Path to Equality Part 1: The First Steps

Tampa is preparing to celebrate one of the greatest breakthroughs in civil rights history. At the dawn of the civil rights movement, before the fire hoses and police dogs of Birmingham, before the beatings of St. Augustine, and the violence of Bloody Sunday in Selma, one city, rose above the rest. 

Paquita la del Barrio, iconic Mexican singer, dies at 77

Legendary Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77, her team confirmed on social media.

Charley's World | Pasco County Fair
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FOX 13's Charley Belcher checks out the Pasco County Fair, which runs through Sunday, Feb. 23.

NASCAR Daytona 500: How to watch, how to stream 'Great American Race' on Sunday

NASCAR's Daytona 500 – also known as The Great America Race – is Sunday, Feb. 16, at Daytona International Speedway. The race now begins at 1:30 p.m. (it was moved up an hour) due to the potential for rain Sunday afternoon (we'll get into that in a bit).