$9.6 million Bartow pedestrian bridge connects Fort Fraser Trail

A new pedestrian bridge under construction over State Road 60 in Bartow is drawing praise from local business owners and city leaders for its potential to improve safety and connectivity.

Demolition begins on historic Wallace Stovall Tampa Tribune building

A piece of Tampa history is coming down as demolition crews recently began tearing apart the Wallace Stovall building in downtown Tampa, better known to generations of residents as the old Tampa Tribune building.

Winter Haven man killed in multi-vehicle crash: FHP

A Winter Haven man died Monday morning after troopers say a Ford pickup truck slammed into a line of traffic on SR-570, triggering a fatal three-car crash. 

Gulfport man arrested in connection with April homicide

A man wanted for a deadly April shooting was arrested Monday morning in Gulfport, according to the Gulfport Police Department.

Hillsborough County Canine Training Complex: New $6 million facility opens

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has opened a new $6 million Canine Training Complex designed to train and board regional police dogs.

USF murders suspect being arraigned Monday

Hashim Abugarbieh, the man accused of killing two USF doctoral students, is being arraigned on Monday.

Controversy over Florida fishing license changes

Florida’s new fishing license policy is drawing sharp criticism from charter captains and fishing guides who say it could hurt tourism and cost businesses customers.

Memorial Day weekend is coinciding with nesting season of threatened shorebird

A colony of state-protected birds has nested on Lido Beach, and wildlife advocates are urging beachgoers to keep their distance ahead of the busy holiday weekend. 

9/11 steel beam stops in Land O'Lakes as part of a nationwide Tunnel to Towers tour

A nearly 22-foot steel beam, weighing more than 16-thousand pounds, now serves as a moving tribute to the lives lost and heroes who sacrificed everything on September 11th.

No matter what time of day or night, Tampa diner aims to deliver the perfect slice of New York-Style pizza

It's a stone-oven pizza joint and a 24-hour diner all in one location. Brooklyn Diner and Pizza was born from the desire of owner Moe Hassan's search for an all-night diner that could create an authentic slice of New York Style Pizza. 

Cuba faces an energy crisis as the U. S. continues to block oil shipments

Cuba’s economy is crippled, and its infrastructure has been crumbling. The nation produces less than half the oil it needs and has officially run out of its reserves, according to multiple international reports.

March of Dimes walk brings Tampa Bay families together to raise awareness for premature births

It’s a walk where every step counts. FOX13 teamed up with the March of Dimes “March for Babies," bringing the Tampa Bay community together for a mile-and-a-half walk to raise awareness about premature births, infant loss and the impact those journeys have on families.