Tampa city councilor accuses mayor’s office of playing politics with public records
A Tampa city councilor says it may be necessary to investigate the mayor’s office to see if it is playing politics with public records.
A Tampa city councilor says it may be necessary to investigate the mayor’s office to see if it is playing politics with public records.
‘We save lives’: Special operations' war technology on display in Tampa
Special operations contractors are showing off their skills and technology this week in downtown Tampa.
Special operations contractors are showing off their skills and technology this week in downtown Tampa.
Local news goes global: Kelly Ring in Saudi Arabia for troop buildup before Desert Storm
In 1990, Kelly Ring traveled with a team of journalists from the Tampa Bay area and MacDill Air Force Base's Central Command to tell the story of the troop buildup before Desert Storm.
In 1990, Kelly Ring traveled with a team of journalists from the Tampa Bay area and MacDill Air Force Base's Central Command to tell the story of the troop buildup before Desert Storm.
Woman records man with pants half down after alleged beach flashing incident
Meanwhile, another woman in Polk City says a similar man exposed himself to her at a gas station and put his genitals on her vehicle. Officials in Hillsborough and Polk counties are trying to identify him.
Meanwhile, another woman in Polk City says a similar man exposed himself to her at a gas station and put his genitals on her vehicle. Officials in Hillsborough and Polk counties are trying to identify him.
Armed suspect in custody after barricading himself inside Tampa apartment; 2 women rescued
Tampa police say a barricaded situation involving an armed man inside an apartment unit has ended peacefully.
Tampa police say a barricaded situation involving an armed man inside an apartment unit has ended peacefully.
Tampa council to hold final vote on ordinance requiring landlords to provide more notice on rent increase
Renters and affordable housing advocates in Tampa will be watching Thursday morning as Tampa city council members take a vote on a proposal that would give people more time to keep a roof over their heads.
Renters and affordable housing advocates in Tampa will be watching Thursday morning as Tampa city council members take a vote on a proposal that would give people more time to keep a roof over their heads.
'A way to honor him': Tampa family fulfills deceased loved one's lifelong dream of going to space
A Tampa family is honoring their loved one by fulfilling his lifelong wish of going to space. It's something they never thought possible until they learned about Celestis Memorial Spaceflights.
A Tampa family is honoring their loved one by fulfilling his lifelong wish of going to space. It's something they never thought possible until they learned about Celestis Memorial Spaceflights.
City of Tampa apologizes, settles with former Orlando Gudes aide for $200,000
The City of Tampa has apologized to an employee for the way she was treated by Councilor Orlando Gudes. The city has also settled with the victim for $200,000 after a report found that the former chair harassed her on multiple occasions and made inappropriate comments about her underaged daughter.
The City of Tampa has apologized to an employee for the way she was treated by Councilor Orlando Gudes. The city has also settled with the victim for $200,000 after a report found that the former chair harassed her on multiple occasions and made inappropriate comments about her underaged daughter.
The Ray brothers: Kelly Ring talks with Florida family years after children's deaths from AIDS
In the late 1980s, little was known about HIV and AIDS. A Central Florida family may have moved public awareness forward after their small children contracted the disease from blood transfusions. They're looking back on their tragedy and the hope they gained for others.
In the late 1980s, little was known about HIV and AIDS. A Central Florida family may have moved public awareness forward after their small children contracted the disease from blood transfusions. They're looking back on their tragedy and the hope they gained for others.
Special operations draws downtown Tampa crowd with mock-hostage scenario
Special operators swooped in near downtown Tampa, putting speed, precision and overpowering might on full-display for those in the city Wednesday.
Special operators swooped in near downtown Tampa, putting speed, precision and overpowering might on full-display for those in the city Wednesday.
Cereal-inspired restaurant in Ybor City gets ‘Bar Rescue’ makeover
The owners of a struggling Ybor City restaurant – which was based around a love for breakfast cereal – recently agreed to pull back the doors, bust open the books and make a call for help – to ‘Bar Rescue.’
The owners of a struggling Ybor City restaurant – which was based around a love for breakfast cereal – recently agreed to pull back the doors, bust open the books and make a call for help – to ‘Bar Rescue.’
Tampa project for tallest skyscraper on Florida’s west coast on hold over historic preservation concerns
City leaders took steps to stop crews from demolishing a more than 100-year-old building in downtown Tampa. The demolition would make way for a multimillion-dollar, 55-story condo tower.
City leaders took steps to stop crews from demolishing a more than 100-year-old building in downtown Tampa. The demolition would make way for a multimillion-dollar, 55-story condo tower.
After mom’s death, Tampa Bay Tech student keeps her close to her heart, finishes senior year strong
Seventeen-year-old Akari Isaac has a personality that beams with joy, with plenty of flair. And why not? She's about to graduate from Tampa Bay Tech, and she has a lot to look forward to.
Seventeen-year-old Akari Isaac has a personality that beams with joy, with plenty of flair. And why not? She's about to graduate from Tampa Bay Tech, and she has a lot to look forward to.
Tampa works to reverse trend as deadly traffic crashes reaches 16-year high nationwide
A new national report found deadly traffic crashes reached a 16-year high nationwide, and Tampa city officials are working on a way to reverse the trend locally.
A new national report found deadly traffic crashes reached a 16-year high nationwide, and Tampa city officials are working on a way to reverse the trend locally.
Inquiry opened into whether Tampa City Councilor Orlando Gudes lives in his district
The Hillsborough County Property Appraiser's Office has opened an inquiry into whether Tampa City Councilor Orlando Gudes is improperly claiming a homestead exemption.
The Hillsborough County Property Appraiser's Office has opened an inquiry into whether Tampa City Councilor Orlando Gudes is improperly claiming a homestead exemption.
Massive fire spreads to attic of East Tampa apartment building
Firefighters said improperly discarded smoking materials caused a Tampa apartment building fire on East Lake Avenue in East Tampa Tuesday afternoon.
Firefighters said improperly discarded smoking materials caused a Tampa apartment building fire on East Lake Avenue in East Tampa Tuesday afternoon.
Cuba in 1991: Kelly Ring reflects on covering PanAm Games in poverty-stricken country
She may have anchored the news for three decades, but FOX 13’s Kelly Ring has also reported stories all over the globe. As she nears retirement, we’re revisiting some of her most important journalistic works.
She may have anchored the news for three decades, but FOX 13’s Kelly Ring has also reported stories all over the globe. As she nears retirement, we’re revisiting some of her most important journalistic works.
Tampa smoothie shop offers organic alternatives
A South Tampa restaurant is giving customers healthy, organic alternatives to fast food.
A South Tampa restaurant is giving customers healthy, organic alternatives to fast food.
Tampa council member's reaction to 'outrageous' Gudes 'sniffing incident' revealed in new court documents
Tampa City Councilor Orlando Gudes is facing a lawsuit. The former aide who a city report said was the victim of a hostile work environment created by Gudes filed a lawsuit accusing him of causing emotional distress and defamation.
Tampa City Councilor Orlando Gudes is facing a lawsuit. The former aide who a city report said was the victim of a hostile work environment created by Gudes filed a lawsuit accusing him of causing emotional distress and defamation.
Local dentist visits Boys & Girls Clubs to teach kids about good dental hygiene
A local dentist wants children to learn the importance of brushing their teeth, so he's taking his show on the road.
A local dentist wants children to learn the importance of brushing their teeth, so he's taking his show on the road.