SamBrazil Market in Lakeland
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FOX 13's Charley Belcher takes us to Lakeland for a taste of authentic Brazilian food at SamBrazil Market.

5-Ingredient Fresh Homemade Pesto Sauce

It's a masterclass in making the perfect fresh pesto pasta paired with a restaurant-secret Caesar dressing.

Gulf Orchids in Gulfport
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FOX 13's Charley Belcher takes us to Gulf Orchids in Gulfport where you can not only buy beautiful houseplants, you can also take a class on how to care for your own plants.

Healthy Eating: Mediterranean Meal Prep | Dinner DeeAs
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Learn how to save time in the kitchen and pack your week full of delicious flavors without overthinking dinner.

10th annual C & C Lemonade Factory fundraiser
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A St. Petersburg tradition is celebrating a major milestone. The C & C Lemonade Factory is celebrating its 10th annual Lemonade Stand Fundraiser. The family behind the initiative, the Gallaghers, shared their story and what this major milestone means.

Community rallies to give woman new home
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After viral social media posts, influencer Julian Becarra was able to present restaurant owner Mrs. Lieng with a new home. Becarra joins FOX 13+ to talk about his experience and shares what's next.

Seventh Avenue Apothecary pours Tampa history into candles

The sweet, rich aroma of Tampa history is no longer confined to brick cigar shops and old coffee counters on Seventh Avenue.

Seventh Avenue Apothecary
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A Bay Area business is turning wax, woods and fragrance into something much bigger than a candle. FOX 13 photojournalist Mike Hughes reports. 

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings diagnosed with cancer, suspends campaign for governor

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said Friday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and that he will suspend his campaign for Florida governor in order to receive treatment, calling it a “difficult decision."

Good Day Goodies: June 5, 2026
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The best moments of this past week on FOX 13's Good Day Tampa Bay.

Food insecurity in seniors
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June 6 is National Hunger Awareness Day, meant to highlight the number of people who experience food insecurities. One group that is commonly passed over when it comes to help is senior citizens. Anita Frankhauser, the Nutrition Director at Neighborly Senior Care Network talks about how their organization is helping to curb the problem. 

Officials trying to shutdown 'teen takeovers' nationwide
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After the recent teen takeover in Clearwater, officials are trying to curb the severity of teen takeovers, while still attempting to keep everyone safe. Retired FBI agent Rich Kolko talks about how these takeovers can be stopped, and potential ramifications of those involved.

World Cup + "Protect College Sports" Act
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While the FIFA World Cup is heating up, the organization continues to face controversy. Bob Boland, a Sports Business Attorney with Shumaker Law talks about FIFA's controversy and the new college sports act that is currently in Capitol Hill.

Getting kids ready for Kindergarten over summer
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Summer seems to fly by, and for many parents this is the time to prepare their little ones for kindergarten. Dr. Emily Cimino, Director of Early Childhood at Hillsborough County Public Schools gives tips on how to prepare both parents and children for kindergarten

"Second Chance Act" takes effect July 1
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Many student athletes are preparing to take heart screenings over the summer to prepare for their sports seasons. Shawn Sima, the Impact Director of Who We Play For, talks about the history and importance of this piece of legislation.

Mental health awareness month
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June is mental health awareness month, and sometimes it can be hard to tell when someone may be struggling with their mental health. Clara Reynolds with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay talks about the different things to look out for in others and yourself, and gives different options on how to receive help.

Tampa drought restrictions continue
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Although Tampa has seen some recent rainfall, watering restrictions are still in place. Julia Palaschak, an environmental specialist with the Tampa Water Department breaks down how these restrictions work.

Preparing your home for hurricane season
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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
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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.