Why does my pet do that? (Part 1) Vets answer burning questions from pet-lovers

Wouldn’t you love to know what your pet is thinking? Why do they do the things they do? FOX 13 decided to ask some local veterinarians about some common pet behaviors and have them answer "why does my pet do that?"

Puppy recovering after being tossed over fence at Humane Society of Tampa Bay

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay staff are caring for a four-month-old Pitbull mix puppy after he was tossed onto their property over the weekend.

How to pick the right dog

So, you've decided it's time to add a four-legged friend to the family. Now, it's time to decide what type of dog is best for you.  

Three men arrested in deadly Tampa shooting, police say

Three men were arrested in connection to a deadly Tampa shooting that happened back in January, police said. 

‘She knows our people’: Taylor Swift’s 3-day Eras Tour stop to bring in millions of fans to Tampa

Tampa continued its transformation into “Taylor Town" this Tuesday, as the city readies for an invasion of Taylor Swift fans. The pop icon is preparing to perform three sold-out concerts at Raymond James Stadium.

Taylor Swift invited to be mayor of Tampa Thursday, April 13

Swifties know Taylor's lucky number is 13, so it's only appropriate for Jane Castor to give up her seat and make Taylor Swift the mayor of Tampa on April 13, the same day Swift kicks off her 3-day "Eras Tour" concert stint at Raymond James Stadium.

Citizens Defending Freedom to challenge graphic novel “Assassination Classroom"

On Monday, the organization Citizens Defending Freedom announced that it will challenge the graphic novel "Assassination Classroom," which can be found in Florida middle schools.

Tampa police investigate fatal shooting

Police in Tampa are investigating after they say a man was shot and killed early Monday morning. 

Brush fire closes portion of Westshore Boulevard

A brush fire Monday morning forced a portion of Westshore Boulevard to close to motorists. 

The Incredible Duck Race returns to Tampa

Ten-thousand rubber ducks floated down the Hillsborough River Saturday afternoon, and it was all for charity. 

On eve of murder trial, prosecutors drop charge against accused killer

Two eyewitnesses and surveillance video were not enough evidence to make a murder charge stick. Prosecutors dropped the charge against defendant Carlos Knight who was accused of gunning down Tampa father Adam Riley two years ago.

FBI’s Tampa bureau, TPD look to recruit more women with 30x30 initiative

Hundreds of law enforcement agencies are participating in a nationwide initiative, including several agencies in Tampa. More than 200 law enforcement agencies are participating in the years-long 30x30 Initiative.

Grandmother sentenced for DUI crash that killed 10-month-old

Prosecutors say 10-month-old Harlem Mention never had a chance at life and her grandmother, Helen Mention, is to blame.

City of Tampa supervisor using his experiences with bullying to help others

As a supervisor with the City of Tampa, Fred Spencer loves working with and guiding kids. "It's just in my DNA," he says. Fred's been a youth director and coach for decades. "I try to mold them and give them options and ideas of what they want to do in life."