Area code history highlights Tampa identity during 813 Day celebrations
On August 13, Tampa businesses are serving up $8.13 specials, residents are wearing 813 shirts and local landmarks are leaning into the city’s best-known three numbers.
On August 13, Tampa businesses are serving up $8.13 specials, residents are wearing 813 shirts and local landmarks are leaning into the city’s best-known three numbers.
I-275 Tampa exit closure: FDOT changes ramp to airport
Traveling across the Tampa Bay area is becoming a headache for some drivers as a major Florida Department of Transportation construction project changes the way motorists navigate I-275 near Tampa International Airport.
Traveling across the Tampa Bay area is becoming a headache for some drivers as a major Florida Department of Transportation construction project changes the way motorists navigate I-275 near Tampa International Airport.
Tampa Riverwalk expansion: Path along University of Tampa campus to open by end of year
Construction crews are finishing a new 2,000-foot section of Tampa's Riverwalk expansion as part of the multi-million dollar effort to connect neighborhoods across the city.
Construction crews are finishing a new 2,000-foot section of Tampa's Riverwalk expansion as part of the multi-million dollar effort to connect neighborhoods across the city.
Tampa Colombia earthquake relief: Local groups collect emergency donations
Organizations in Tampa are organizing a relief effort for victims of a powerful earthquake in Colombia earlier this week.
Organizations in Tampa are organizing a relief effort for victims of a powerful earthquake in Colombia earlier this week.
116 arrested, 5 human trafficking victims rescued in 'Operation Relentless Summer': HCSO
More than 100 people were arrested and five human trafficking victims were saved during "Operation Relentless Summer," a two-month operation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office which targeted human trafficking, online exploitation and sexual offenses against children, officials announced Wednesday.
More than 100 people were arrested and five human trafficking victims were saved during "Operation Relentless Summer," a two-month operation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office which targeted human trafficking, online exploitation and sexual offenses against children, officials announced Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Cristobal formed Wednesday in the central Atlantic, heading east-northeast away from the U.S. mainland as meteorologists keep a close eye on additional tropical disturbances.
Tropical Storm Cristobal formed Wednesday in the central Atlantic, heading east-northeast away from the U.S. mainland as meteorologists keep a close eye on additional tropical disturbances.
Tampa’s $100M South Howard flood project faces make-or-break vote: ‘We don’t have a plan B’
A massive project designed to reduce flooding in South Tampa is approaching a critical City Council decision as some business owners push back over its cost and potential construction impacts.
A massive project designed to reduce flooding in South Tampa is approaching a critical City Council decision as some business owners push back over its cost and potential construction impacts.
‘Dangerous’ fugitive captured after escaping from Tampa mental evaluation facility
Deputies captured an escaped fugitive with a violent criminal history during a traffic stop after he fled a Tampa court-ordered mental evaluation facility, according to Hillsborough County deputies.
Deputies captured an escaped fugitive with a violent criminal history during a traffic stop after he fled a Tampa court-ordered mental evaluation facility, according to Hillsborough County deputies.
4 'violent' Mexican cartel members accused in scheme to buy military weapons with drugs in Czech Republic: DOJ
Four members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, one of Mexico's most powerful and violent drug organizations, are facing federal charges after they were arrested in the Czech Republic. The men are accused of trying to buy military weapons with drugs trafficked into the United States, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Four members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, one of Mexico's most powerful and violent drug organizations, are facing federal charges after they were arrested in the Czech Republic. The men are accused of trying to buy military weapons with drugs trafficked into the United States, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Trial begins for man accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting DoorDash driver
The trial of Joseph Killins is now underway more than three years after investigators say he kidnapped and sexually assaulted a woman who was making a DoorDash delivery.
The trial of Joseph Killins is now underway more than three years after investigators say he kidnapped and sexually assaulted a woman who was making a DoorDash delivery.
Tampa police warning: Why back-to-school photo boards pose risks
As children across the Tampa Bay area head back to school this week, police are warning parents to think twice before posting those popular first-day-of-school photos on social media.
As children across the Tampa Bay area head back to school this week, police are warning parents to think twice before posting those popular first-day-of-school photos on social media.
Tropical wave's chances for development increase in Atlantic
We are down to two areas that FOX 13 meteorologists are watching in the tropics. The first is a trough of low pressure in the Central Subtropical Atlantic located about 750 miles east-northeast of Bermuda.
We are down to two areas that FOX 13 meteorologists are watching in the tropics. The first is a trough of low pressure in the Central Subtropical Atlantic located about 750 miles east-northeast of Bermuda.
Tampa woman recalls terrors of being German child of war: 'Shakin' in my boots'
More than 80 years after the fighting ceased in Europe, the world is rapidly approaching a milestone in human history where there will be no living memory of World War II.
More than 80 years after the fighting ceased in Europe, the world is rapidly approaching a milestone in human history where there will be no living memory of World War II.
Polk County K9 Ace's surgery paid for by Tampa couple's non-profit
A Tampa non-profit organization has stepped in to cover all medical expenses for a Polk County Sheriff's Office dog who had his leg amputated after being shot in the line of duty last week.
A Tampa non-profit organization has stepped in to cover all medical expenses for a Polk County Sheriff's Office dog who had his leg amputated after being shot in the line of duty last week.
Bay Area trauma surgeon heads to Nigeria for fifth medical mission
A Bay Area trauma surgeon is spending his vacation doing something very different from relaxing: providing free medical care to people in underserved communities in Nigeria.
A Bay Area trauma surgeon is spending his vacation doing something very different from relaxing: providing free medical care to people in underserved communities in Nigeria.
Brick Fan Event: LEGO builders bring massive displays to Tampa
Hundreds of intricate LEGO builds transformed the Florida State Fairgrounds into a hub of creativity as fans and television builders gathered in Tampa.
Hundreds of intricate LEGO builds transformed the Florida State Fairgrounds into a hub of creativity as fans and television builders gathered in Tampa.
FWC investigates fatal Tampa Bay boat crash near Picnic Island Park
A 61-year-old man died after a boat struck a rock jetty in Tampa Bay on Saturday, sending two people into the water, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A 61-year-old man died after a boat struck a rock jetty in Tampa Bay on Saturday, sending two people into the water, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
'One Tampa' tower: Downtown high-rise tops off at 42 stories
Construction workers and developers gathered at the corner of Tampa and Twiggs streets to celebrate the topping-off of downtown Tampa's tallest luxury residential skyscraper.
Construction workers and developers gathered at the corner of Tampa and Twiggs streets to celebrate the topping-off of downtown Tampa's tallest luxury residential skyscraper.
Self-defense or murder? Judge to rule on stand your ground defense in Ybor City DJ death
Joel Moreno Cobo was back in court Thursday morning for a lengthy Stand Your Ground hearing that included hours of witness testimony.
Joel Moreno Cobo was back in court Thursday morning for a lengthy Stand Your Ground hearing that included hours of witness testimony.
Pop-A-Shot National Championship: South Tampa dad to compete in Orlando
For South Tampa's Nick DeMarinis, a lifelong passion could lead to a national championship, as he heads to Orlando to compete in the Pop-A-Shot National Championship for the second consecutive year.
For South Tampa's Nick DeMarinis, a lifelong passion could lead to a national championship, as he heads to Orlando to compete in the Pop-A-Shot National Championship for the second consecutive year.