New 'smart' pond in Tampa can lower its water level before a storm, may help with flooding
A new "smart" pond in Tampa uses forecasting data from the National Weather Service to know when rain is coming, and can automatically lower its water level before a storm. Developers say the system reduces flooding and water pollution from runoff, and can filter the water it holds before it empties into the bay.
A new "smart" pond in Tampa uses forecasting data from the National Weather Service to know when rain is coming, and can automatically lower its water level before a storm. Developers say the system reduces flooding and water pollution from runoff, and can filter the water it holds before it empties into the bay.
Questions remain over sudden death of Tampa attorney
Investigators still don't know exactly how 38-year-old Tampa attorney Lisa Westberry died earlier this month, when her teenage son found her lifeless body in their Ruskin home. The medical examiner says the case is under criminal investigation.
Investigators still don't know exactly how 38-year-old Tampa attorney Lisa Westberry died earlier this month, when her teenage son found her lifeless body in their Ruskin home. The medical examiner says the case is under criminal investigation.
When thunder roars, go indoors: Lightning strikes pose threat, even when skies above are sunny
With so many new people moving to the Tampa Bay area, newcomers may not realize how common lightning strikes are, and Tampa Bay is known by many to be the lightning capital of North America.
With so many new people moving to the Tampa Bay area, newcomers may not realize how common lightning strikes are, and Tampa Bay is known by many to be the lightning capital of North America.
Arrival of COVID vaccines for kids uncertain at Florida retailers
Children age six months to five years old are now approved to receive COVID-19 vaccines, but FOX 13 News checked with local Walgreens, CVS, and Publix stores Monday. None of the Tampa Bay area retailers had the vaccines available. We also checked with Tampa General and Johns Hopkins All Children’s hospitals. No children’s vaccines had been received.
Children age six months to five years old are now approved to receive COVID-19 vaccines, but FOX 13 News checked with local Walgreens, CVS, and Publix stores Monday. None of the Tampa Bay area retailers had the vaccines available. We also checked with Tampa General and Johns Hopkins All Children’s hospitals. No children’s vaccines had been received.
This is what it looks like to own a brand-new, affordable home in Tampa
Over the last eight years, Chris Glass and his mother were forced to move at least three times due to rising rental costs. That's not an issue anymore. Monday, they claimed a brand-new home as their own.
Over the last eight years, Chris Glass and his mother were forced to move at least three times due to rising rental costs. That's not an issue anymore. Monday, they claimed a brand-new home as their own.
Man accused of shooting another man in ex’s home cleared of attempted murder, gets 3 years for weapons charge
Prosecutors claimed the Tampa man flew into a jealous rage and opened fire after he found another man in his ex-girlfriend's home. But a jury didn't see that way, and found him not guilty of attempted murder. However, he's still going to prison.
Prosecutors claimed the Tampa man flew into a jealous rage and opened fire after he found another man in his ex-girlfriend's home. But a jury didn't see that way, and found him not guilty of attempted murder. However, he's still going to prison.
Lightning superfan sisters takeover Tampa TikTok
Sisters Madi and Lauren LoCastro share more than just a last name. They share a die-hard love for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Sisters Madi and Lauren LoCastro share more than just a last name. They share a die-hard love for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Father’s Day event encourages men’s cancer screenings
A Tampa restaurateur and prostate cancer survivor uses Father’s Day to raise money and awareness for the disease.
A Tampa restaurateur and prostate cancer survivor uses Father’s Day to raise money and awareness for the disease.
Father’s Day event raises awareness, money for prostate cancer
Two prostate cancer survivors are hoping to raise awareness about the second leading cause of death in men.
Two prostate cancer survivors are hoping to raise awareness about the second leading cause of death in men.
Body found near stolen, abandoned vehicle in Tampa, police say
Tampa police are investigating a homicide after they say a man’s body was located early Saturday morning.
Tampa police are investigating a homicide after they say a man’s body was located early Saturday morning.
FHP: High-speed chase across Howard Frankland Bridge ends in fatal crash near TPA
A St. Petersburg man who led troopers on a high-speed chase early Saturday morning was killed after crashing into a patrol vehicle and then colliding nearly head-on with a pick-up truck near Tampa International Airport.
A St. Petersburg man who led troopers on a high-speed chase early Saturday morning was killed after crashing into a patrol vehicle and then colliding nearly head-on with a pick-up truck near Tampa International Airport.
'The youth need help': Tampa residents discuss solutions to gun violence during crime forum
More than a dozen residents and community members spoke up during the Tampa Police Department’s Violent Crime Forum Friday night.
More than a dozen residents and community members spoke up during the Tampa Police Department’s Violent Crime Forum Friday night.
Report: 500 crashes linked to self-driving cars, auto-assist vehicle technology
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released 10-months-worth of crash data involving vehicles using driver-assist technologies, as well as fully autonomous vehicles. It is the first time this information has been released, and there were nearly 500 wrecks reported.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released 10-months-worth of crash data involving vehicles using driver-assist technologies, as well as fully autonomous vehicles. It is the first time this information has been released, and there were nearly 500 wrecks reported.
International fight brews over sunken treasure worth billions of dollars 3 centuries after shipwreck
Centuries after a ship loaded with gold, silver and emeralds sank off the coast of Colombia, the question over who should get the billions of dollars worth of booty remains unanswered.
Centuries after a ship loaded with gold, silver and emeralds sank off the coast of Colombia, the question over who should get the billions of dollars worth of booty remains unanswered.
Tampa raises Juneteenth flag, recognizing history with new tradition
For just the third time ever, the city of Tampa raised its Juneteenth flag, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought news of freedom to enslaved people in Texas.
For just the third time ever, the city of Tampa raised its Juneteenth flag, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought news of freedom to enslaved people in Texas.
Historical marker honors Tampa’s largest forgotten African American cemetery
A new historical marker was unveiled Friday at the site of the old College Hill Cemetery in Tampa, where hundreds of minorities, mostly African Americans, were buried more than a century ago, before they were erased from maps in the mid-20th century.
A new historical marker was unveiled Friday at the site of the old College Hill Cemetery in Tampa, where hundreds of minorities, mostly African Americans, were buried more than a century ago, before they were erased from maps in the mid-20th century.
FHP: Woman killed after gas tank falls on car following fiery tractor-trailer crash on I-75
A Ruskin woman lost her life Friday morning in a fiery crash involving two tractor-trailers on I-75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Ruskin woman lost her life Friday morning in a fiery crash involving two tractor-trailers on I-75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Creation of Tenants Advocacy Office gets go-ahead from Tampa City Council
Tampa renters are another step closer to relief amid a housing crisis. Tampa City Council approved moving forward Thursday with creating a Tenants' Advocacy Office.
Tampa renters are another step closer to relief amid a housing crisis. Tampa City Council approved moving forward Thursday with creating a Tenants' Advocacy Office.
Hillsborough House of Hope helps give women a fresh start after incarceration
The Hillsborough House of Hope helps women who are released from jail by teaching them job skills, showing them how to dress for an interview, or even just praying with them. Many are mothers who are trying to reconnect with their children.
The Hillsborough House of Hope helps women who are released from jail by teaching them job skills, showing them how to dress for an interview, or even just praying with them. Many are mothers who are trying to reconnect with their children.
'The community needs to really come together': Tampa groups pleads for end to teen gun violence
Law enforcement agencies across the Bay Area are expressing concern about gun violence and teens.
Law enforcement agencies across the Bay Area are expressing concern about gun violence and teens.