Political text messages peak as Election Day nears, virus prevents most in-person campaigning
The election is less than two weeks away and the pandemic has certainly affected politics this year. Instead of relying on door knocks and big events, campaigns are using technology to reach voters.
The election is less than two weeks away and the pandemic has certainly affected politics this year. Instead of relying on door knocks and big events, campaigns are using technology to reach voters.
FDLE takes over investigation of suspect shooting death by Tampa officers
The family of a suspected armed robber in Tampa accused officers of using excessive force during a news conference Friday. The Tampa Police Department said it wants to work with the family toward a better understanding of what happened.
The family of a suspected armed robber in Tampa accused officers of using excessive force during a news conference Friday. The Tampa Police Department said it wants to work with the family toward a better understanding of what happened.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar campaigning for Joe Biden Saturday in Tampa Bay
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar will be in Tampa Bay Saturday as campaigns continue encouraging voters in key battleground states to cast their ballots.
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar will be in Tampa Bay Saturday as campaigns continue encouraging voters in key battleground states to cast their ballots.
Accused Craigslist killer pleads guilty, agrees to testify against co-defendant
A Craigslist sale for a dirtbike turned deadly in Tampa nearly four years ago when James Beck, 44, lost his life in a botched robbery that happened in front of his then-15-year-old son.
A Craigslist sale for a dirtbike turned deadly in Tampa nearly four years ago when James Beck, 44, lost his life in a botched robbery that happened in front of his then-15-year-old son.
The science behind hitting a 95 mile-per-hour fastball, explained by experts
Fast-pitching is almost taken for granted by the time fans tune in for the World Series but don’t under-estimate the ability to throw 95-mile-an-hour fastballs, much less to hit one.
Fast-pitching is almost taken for granted by the time fans tune in for the World Series but don’t under-estimate the ability to throw 95-mile-an-hour fastballs, much less to hit one.
Sunday football schedule still includes Bucs-Raiders despite COVID-19 case
The National Football League moved the primetime Sunday matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Las Vegas Raiders to a different network and an earlier time. This decision comes after a Raiders player tested positive for COVID-19.
The National Football League moved the primetime Sunday matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Las Vegas Raiders to a different network and an earlier time. This decision comes after a Raiders player tested positive for COVID-19.
Robinson found guilty of murder for jealousy-driven beating death of Raul Ortiz
Hillsborough County prosecutor Justin Diaz says the death of 58-year-old Raul Ortiz, at the hands of Erin Robinson, wasn't self-defense. He says it was cold-blooded murder.
Hillsborough County prosecutor Justin Diaz says the death of 58-year-old Raul Ortiz, at the hands of Erin Robinson, wasn't self-defense. He says it was cold-blooded murder.
Hillsborough County tourism hit hard during pandemic, slowly bouncing back
Tourism data released Wednesday by Visit Tampa Bay shows COVID-19 hit Hillsborough County's tourism industry as hard as expected.
Tourism data released Wednesday by Visit Tampa Bay shows COVID-19 hit Hillsborough County's tourism industry as hard as expected.
7 rescued from bay after boat capsizes during stormy weather
Deputies and firefighters jumped into action Monday to rescue a family after their boat capsized in Hillsborough Bay with three children on board.
Deputies and firefighters jumped into action Monday to rescue a family after their boat capsized in Hillsborough Bay with three children on board.
1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at Tampa home
Tampa police are investigating a triple shooting that left one person dead and two others injured.
Tampa police are investigating a triple shooting that left one person dead and two others injured.
Police shoot, kill armed suspect after Dollar General robbery in east Tampa
Tampa police say they shot and killed an armed suspect after a robbery at a Dollar General in east Tampa this morning.
Tampa police say they shot and killed an armed suspect after a robbery at a Dollar General in east Tampa this morning.
Tampa General Hospital to ask Hillsborough County to help fund permanent COVID-19 ICU
Hillsborough County officials say a new COVID-19 intensive care unit could be built at Tampa General Hospital and the county’s portion of the funding could be approved Wednesday.
Hillsborough County officials say a new COVID-19 intensive care unit could be built at Tampa General Hospital and the county’s portion of the funding could be approved Wednesday.
Rays' homegrown manager Kevin Cash takes lifetime of Tampa Bay baseball to World Series
Born in 1977, Kevin Cash learned the game on the fields of Northside Little League. In fact, he was a part of the team that would go on to play in the ‘89 Little League World Series.
Born in 1977, Kevin Cash learned the game on the fields of Northside Little League. In fact, he was a part of the team that would go on to play in the ‘89 Little League World Series.
Female fire rescue employees describe unwanted tickling, being watched during sleep by Polk County chiefs
Records obtained by FOX 13 News show a Polk County Fire Rescue battalion chief resigned last month after multiple female employees came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct. A second battalion chief, Jeremiah Gilley, was accused of the same behavior and resigned before an investigation was completed.
Records obtained by FOX 13 News show a Polk County Fire Rescue battalion chief resigned last month after multiple female employees came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct. A second battalion chief, Jeremiah Gilley, was accused of the same behavior and resigned before an investigation was completed.
Convenience store robbery suspects in custody after TPD pursuit
Suspects in two Tampa convenience store robberies are in custody after a short pursuit and crash near 29th Street and Lake Avenue.
Suspects in two Tampa convenience store robberies are in custody after a short pursuit and crash near 29th Street and Lake Avenue.
Targeted testing of surfaces and students helps USF keep risk of COVID-19 low
You could call it C.S.I. COVID-19, but at the University of South Florida, they call it environmental testing. It’s one of the spokes in a multi-faceted plan that has kept new coronavirus numbers relatively low at USF.
You could call it C.S.I. COVID-19, but at the University of South Florida, they call it environmental testing. It’s one of the spokes in a multi-faceted plan that has kept new coronavirus numbers relatively low at USF.
In-person early voting gets underway in Florida
While mail-in voting has been underway, in-person early voting is beginning in most Florida counties Monday. This year, there are more than 80 early voting sites in the Tampa Bay area, including Raymond James Stadium and Amalie Arena.
While mail-in voting has been underway, in-person early voting is beginning in most Florida counties Monday. This year, there are more than 80 early voting sites in the Tampa Bay area, including Raymond James Stadium and Amalie Arena.
Rays fans line up for ALCS gear
From a shortened season to cardboard cut-outs filling Tropicana Stadium while fans cheer from home, it’s been a wild ride for Rays fans, but Saturday night’s American League Championship win against the Houston Astro's made it all worthwhile.
From a shortened season to cardboard cut-outs filling Tropicana Stadium while fans cheer from home, it’s been a wild ride for Rays fans, but Saturday night’s American League Championship win against the Houston Astro's made it all worthwhile.
2,539 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 50 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,539 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 755,020.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,539 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 755,020.
Tampa man accused of killing pregnant woman, baby
Tampa police arrested Jay Leonard Rodriguez after he allegedly killed a pregnant woman and her baby early Saturday morning.
Tampa police arrested Jay Leonard Rodriguez after he allegedly killed a pregnant woman and her baby early Saturday morning.