Tampa's tree canopy thins out following back-to-back hurricanes

Tampa leaders received an update this week on the city's tree canopy that thinned out following back-to-back hurricanes last fall.

Florida State Fair 2025: Here are the new foods to tempt your taste buds

From the sweet to the savory to a combination of both, the new foods at this year’s Florida State Fair may not be for the faint of heart or those with a weak stomach. 

Gasparilla 2025: The famous floats that make up Tampa’s Parade of Pirates

Tampa's time-honored tradition of the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates brings hundreds of thousands to the Tampa Bay area. It is the third-largest parade in the nation with nearly 150 participating floats. 

Jose Gasparilla Pirate Ship set to invade Tampa on Saturday

The Jose Gasparilla Pirate Ship, surrounded by as many as 1,000 private vessels, sails into Tampa to invade the city on Saturday.

Tampa business owner shows off variety of antique typewriters from collection

Tampa Typewriter Co. owner Jack Armstrong has been collecting and repairing typewriters since 2017. While most of his collection features recognizable pieces, he has an affinity for the odd-looking failures from the early days of typewriters.

Gasparilla 2025: Bicycle safety patrols ready to roll into action

Law enforcement officials will be protecting pirates and parade-goers by land, by air and by sea during Gasparilla 2025, and part of the safety plan includes bicycle patrols. 

Tampa Build Expo vendors thinking ahead for next hurricane season

The Tampa Build Expo kicked off on Wednesday at the Tampa Convention Center. The two-day event connects professionals and vendors on the latest construction tools and building equipment.

Tampa leaders announce next phases of Green Spine Cycle Track

The City of Tampa is extending the Green Spine Cycle Track, designed to improve mobility and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Tampa program preparing young women for their financial future

At Pace for Girls, students are learning life-changing lessons about finances. Pace is a year-round program that offers counseling, academic and life skills to girls ages 12-to-17.

Snow in Florida: Tampa residents woke up to a winter wonderland in 1977

Temperatures are dipping into the 30s this week, and while parts of Florida are expected to get snow, FOX 13 meteorologists say the Bay Area won’t see any snow or ice. However, that wasn’t the case in 1977.

Locals drive to DC, brave frigid temperatures to witness inauguration

Local Republican organizer Cliff Gephart was just one of the thousands of Americans who made the trip to D.C. Monday to watch President Trump get sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.

Kucherov and Guentzel lead the Lightning past the Red Wings 5-1

Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel each had a goal and two assists, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 on Saturday night.