Woman in stolen car arrested after troopers use PIT maneuver along Howard Frankland Bridge

Troopers had to use a PIT maneuver to stop a stolen car that was weaving in and out of rush-hour traffic along the Howard Frankland Bridge on Wednesday. The woman behind the wheel had active warrants for her arrest out of Georgia.

Buddy Brew Coffee reopens after van slams into building

Employees of Buddy Brew Coffee in Tampa spent the morning cleaning up a big mess. A vehicle crashed into the front of the shop on Kennedy Boulevard late Wednesday.

It's easier to find drugs for sale on Instagram than it is to log out, accountability group finds

Using fake accounts for kids ages 13-17, it took 2 clicks for members of the Tech Transparency Project to find profiles selling drugs. It took 5 clicks for them to log out of the platform.

Dog abandoned at Tampa airport now a 'very happy guy' in new home

Groomers removed two whole pounds of excess hair from a dog that was abandoned last month by his owner at Tampa International Airport, and ‘Bama’ is now settling into his new home.

Rays owner, Tampa mayor meet to discuss moving team across bay

A spokesperson for the mayor's office told FOX 13 the Rays still hope to move forward with their plan to split the team between Tampa Bay and Montreal, which, he says, Castor is open-minded about.

Casey DeSantis announces $100 million for cancer research, prevention in Florida

Florida’s first lady, 41-year-old Casey DeSantis, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in October. Now, flanked by doctors at Moffitt Cancer Center, she fired back against cancer on behalf of others.

Florida reporting first known cases of omicron COVID-19 variant

The James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa is reporting its first case of the omicron COVID-19 variant. Meanwhile, on the east coast, another patient tested positive for the new variant.

Tampa judge hears arguments over federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate

The federal vaccine mandate took center stage in a federal courtroom in Tampa on Tuesday. The state of Florida is suing the Biden administration over it.

Recently-discovered comet visible from Earth for a short time

The comet called Leonard will be visible by earthlings for only a few days next week as it makes its way to the inner solar system.

Tampa to implement new, money-saving method to treat drinking water

For months, Tampa has been running a pilot test of the technology, called SIX, to treat water from the Hillsborough River, the main source of the city’s drinking water. Officials say the new technology will save money in the process.

USF video production students gain state-of-the-art studio after production company's donation

Video production students at the University of South Florida can now hone their craft in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility thanks to a donation from Diamond View Studios.

Travelers fear getting stuck in foreign country when new COVID-19 restrictions go into effect

Beginning Monday, international travelers will need to take a COVID-19 test within 24 hours of flying to the United States and show the negative results to the airline before boarding their flight. 

Tampa rec-leaguer gets to the NHL for a day as Amalie Arena's emergency backup goalie

Thanks to a series of chance events, Amalie Arena's designated emergency backup goalie, Kyle Konin, got to spend one day as a member of the St. Louis Blues Thursday. Even if he only got to spend one day in the NHL, he's done more than most.

Gunman sought after nursing student gunned down while driving near Julian B Lane Park

A nursing student at HCC who graduated from Plant High School with a 5.0 GPA in 2018 is dead after someone shot into her car for no apparent reason. The shooter is on the run while the victim's mother searches for answers.