Mayor eager to show off revamped Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
Construction crews are hard at work putting the finishing touches on the soon-to-be-reopened Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.
Construction crews are hard at work putting the finishing touches on the soon-to-be-reopened Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.
Government's shipping deal helps Chinese knockoffs undercut local companies
Manufacturers in the Tampa Bay area and across the nation say they’re losing business to China because our government gives steep shipping discounts to their overseas competitors.
Manufacturers in the Tampa Bay area and across the nation say they’re losing business to China because our government gives steep shipping discounts to their overseas competitors.
Armwood High graduate finds motivation with her mother, a breast cancer survivor
Kelviyana Walker is about to graduate third in her class at Armwood High School and head to the college of her dreams. "Go Gators!" she said with a beam, laughing a little.
Kelviyana Walker is about to graduate third in her class at Armwood High School and head to the college of her dreams. "Go Gators!" she said with a beam, laughing a little.
81-year-old will be the oldest graduate in USF's upcoming ceremony
You’re never too young or too old succeed, which is evident as 81-year-old John Voelpel earns his Ph.D. from the University of South Florida.
You’re never too young or too old succeed, which is evident as 81-year-old John Voelpel earns his Ph.D. from the University of South Florida.
Legislature makes it tougher for disabled first responders to get tax breaks
Florida voters gave disabled first responders living in our state a property tax break. However, state lawmakers quietly added a catch that disqualifies many who need help the most.
Florida voters gave disabled first responders living in our state a property tax break. However, state lawmakers quietly added a catch that disqualifies many who need help the most.
'Sea America' at this year's Sugar Sand Festival
It’s been named one of the best beaches in the world. This weekend, Clearwater Beach is also home to some amazing works of art: Dozens of amazing sand sculptures are on display at the annual Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival.
It’s been named one of the best beaches in the world. This weekend, Clearwater Beach is also home to some amazing works of art: Dozens of amazing sand sculptures are on display at the annual Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival.
Racing nurse plans to put winnings to good use
At Moffitt Cancer Center, Oksana Shavaryn-Sharkey helps save lives. When she's not working her day job, she's at the track, racing for them.
At Moffitt Cancer Center, Oksana Shavaryn-Sharkey helps save lives. When she's not working her day job, she's at the track, racing for them.
Woman, given up for adoption 57 years ago, meets siblings in Tampa
On any given day at the airport, there are a lot of "hellos" and "goodbyes."
On any given day at the airport, there are a lot of "hellos" and "goodbyes."
90-year-old woman knits for Polk County cats waiting for forever homes
The Polk County Animal Control is asking for a simple donation item: Yarn.
The Polk County Animal Control is asking for a simple donation item: Yarn.
New, all-female generation takes helm at Yuengling
The oldest brewery in America is pouring it on for younger customers and it's no accident. D.G. Yuengling and Son Brewery started in 1829 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, but the sixth generation of family ownership looks decidedly different than the five who came before.
The oldest brewery in America is pouring it on for younger customers and it's no accident. D.G. Yuengling and Son Brewery started in 1829 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, but the sixth generation of family ownership looks decidedly different than the five who came before.
Rowdies name young cancer survivor as official National Anthem singer
Nerves aside, 12-year-old Marissa Peddie sang the national anthem in front of a sold-out crowd at the Rowdies home opener.
Nerves aside, 12-year-old Marissa Peddie sang the national anthem in front of a sold-out crowd at the Rowdies home opener.
From the FOX 13 archives: Devil Rays' 1998 debut
The Tampa Bay Rays turn 20 years old on Saturday. The franchise – then known as the Devil Rays, of course – took the field for their first regular season game back on March 31, 1998.
The Tampa Bay Rays turn 20 years old on Saturday. The franchise – then known as the Devil Rays, of course – took the field for their first regular season game back on March 31, 1998.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays 1998 debut
Play ball! The Tampa Bay Rays take the field for the first time. They ended up losing their regular-season debut to the Detroit Tigers, but that hardly put a damper on St. Petersburg's big day. Originally reported March 31, 1998 by FOX 13's John Wilson.
Play ball! The Tampa Bay Rays take the field for the first time. They ended up losing their regular-season debut to the Detroit Tigers, but that hardly put a damper on St. Petersburg's big day. Originally reported March 31, 1998 by FOX 13's John Wilson.
Devil Rays' 1998 debut: The Fans
After years of waiting, baseball fans in the Tampa Bay area have a team of their own. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays took the field for the first time, delighting fans of all ages. Originally reported March 31, 1998 by FOX 13's Kelly Ring.
After years of waiting, baseball fans in the Tampa Bay area have a team of their own. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays took the field for the first time, delighting fans of all ages. Originally reported March 31, 1998 by FOX 13's Kelly Ring.
Devil Rays' 1998 debut: Full wrapup
A look back at the first Opening Day in the history of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Originally reported in the 10pm newscast on March 31, 1998 by FOX 13's Jennifer Jones.
A look back at the first Opening Day in the history of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Originally reported in the 10pm newscast on March 31, 1998 by FOX 13's Jennifer Jones.
Donations help Tampa teacher buy Easter baskets for 63 fifth-graders
Easter came early for some students at Sheehy Elementary in Tampa.
Easter came early for some students at Sheehy Elementary in Tampa.
Baby alligators soak up the sun at Circle B Bar Reserve
While it’s usually the big, dinosaur-like alligators who get all the attention at Circle B Bar Reserve south of Lakeland, the baby gators there are pretty cute, too.
While it’s usually the big, dinosaur-like alligators who get all the attention at Circle B Bar Reserve south of Lakeland, the baby gators there are pretty cute, too.
Program turns Tampa's veterans into beekeepers
In sprawling fields just north of Tampa, a Bay Area bounty is born. Fruit trees flourish. Vegetables like kale and cabbage break ground and reach to the sky.
In sprawling fields just north of Tampa, a Bay Area bounty is born. Fruit trees flourish. Vegetables like kale and cabbage break ground and reach to the sky.
Tampa mom donates kidney to her son
Melissa Ranieri spends some of her time year round at Tampa General Hospital to volunteer in the Foundations office, but she's especially busy in March.
Melissa Ranieri spends some of her time year round at Tampa General Hospital to volunteer in the Foundations office, but she's especially busy in March.
Another field drug test mistake sends woman to jail -- for months
Rebecca Shaw is not a criminal, but for months, she was treated like one. The mother of four -- who didn't break the law or do anything wrong -- sat in jail for five long, agonizing months.
Rebecca Shaw is not a criminal, but for months, she was treated like one. The mother of four -- who didn't break the law or do anything wrong -- sat in jail for five long, agonizing months.