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.’

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Tampa smoothie shop offers organic alternatives

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.

Old flour mill demolition will connect downtown Tampa, Channelside in Water Streets next phase

The flour mill is a giant barricade that separates downtown from Channelside. When its gone, streets like Whiting Street won’t stop at a dead end at the flour mill and will extend, across the railroad tracks, from downtown to Channelside, and the two will grow together into one, larger urban core.

New ovarian cancer diagnostic medication puts Moffitt doctors on forefront of saving lives

A new drug is helping doctors find hidden tumors and hopefully helps women live longer. Doctors at Moffitt Cancer Center say Cytalux makes it easier for surgeons to locate ovarian cancer lesions that are normally difficult to detect.

Tampa company hand makes soap on-site

Buff City Soap may be new to Tampa's Midtown area, but it's not new to soap-making.

Uterine fibroids difficult to find in women's routine exams, doctors say

During National Women’s Health Week this week, doctors and patients are sharing their experiences with a very common medical condition that many women may not even know they have.

Tampa identical twins graduate top of class with identical GPAs

Identical twin brothers at Wharton High School in Tampa are being recognized for the incredible achievement of graduating as co-salutatorians with identical 9.12-grade point averages.

Mom rations baby’s bottles as formula shortage hits Bay Area

The baby formula shortage is hitting Bay Area families and some parents are limiting the number of bottles they give to their children.