Meet the man behind the proposed Gasworx neighborhood

Graham Tyrrell is the senior vice president of Kettler Inc. and represents the master developer of Gas Works, a 50-acre neighborhood made up of residential, office and retail space that would fill in the area between Ybor City and the Channel District.

CDC: Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases

Federal health officials say Florida has reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19, the state's highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic. 

ZooTampa is having a major baby boom

ZooTampa’s maternity ward is filling up. Guests can meet these new babies when they visit the zoo.

Publix requiring masks for employees regardless of vaccination status

Beginning August 2, all Publix employees will be required to wear a face-covering regardless of whether or not they have received the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement on the grocery store's website. 

After four decades, Kojak's House of Ribs will close in South Tampa

Since 1978, Kojak's House of Ribs has been serving up some of Tampa's most famous ribs -- and homemade sangria. This weekend, they will be shutting their doors to make way for a new apartment complex.

Tampa police arrest hit-and-run driver following deadly scooter crash

A 23-year-old was arrested after fleeing from an early-morning crash in Ybor City that killed one and seriously injured another, police said.

USF needs unvaccinated participants for new study on COVID transmission

If you are not planning to get the COVID-19 vaccine, or just have not gotten around to it yet, researchers at USF Health can use your help. The university is taking part in a nationwide study evaluating infection and transmission of coronavirus in people ages 18 through 29.

How FWC is monitoring red tide and fish kills from the sky

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is monitoring red tide and fish kills using a helicopter, an airplane, and satellite imagery.

More than 1,000 Florida adults being hospitalized daily for COVID-19

At Baycare in Tampa, administrators say the majority of hospitalized patients are unvaccinated and ages 20 to 50. At AdventHealth Tampa, they're seeing patients in their 20s need ventilators.

List: 3 things vaccinated and unvaccinated people should know about COVID-19

In an effort to simplify COVID-19 information, FOX 13's Josh Cascio has compiled the top three things fully vaccinated people should know and the top three things unvaccinated people should know.

Mom takes plea deal for DUI, passing out at McDonald’s drive-thru with 2 kids in car

In May 2019, Belinda Nunez was charged with child neglect, DUI, and driving with a suspended license, but she told a judge on Thursday that the mother she was then is not the mother she is today. 

Red tide, pandemic deliver one-two punch to fishing businesses

For many Bay Area businesses, COVID-19 was the first of a one-two punch. Now, it’s the red tide crisis, which is leaving anglers without work and fishing stores without customers. 

Signed WWE belts, Sheamus necklace stolen from USF Yuengling Center

There's a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a burglar who stole WWE memorabilia from the USF Yuengling Center.

Crisis experts applaud Biles for breaking down mental health stigma

For elite athletes like Biles, there is intense scrutiny and pressure to perform well. Bay Area experts say Biles’ decision to put mental health before Olympic medals is another step towards breaking the stigma.

The CDC's mask guidance change, explained

USF Health virologist Dr. Michael Teng said sometimes it's necessary to change health recommendations, but explaining the change to the public is crucial.

Gas Worx development brings hope for other Ybor City businesses

Gas Worx will be 50 acres of new apartments, office and retail space. The land on the edge of Ybor City includes land once proposed as the site of a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays, but so far, there’s no stadium in the Gas Worx plan.