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.
Tampa leaders received an update this week on the city's tree canopy that thinned out following back-to-back hurricanes last fall.
Spring in the city? The plan to return nature to a hidden treasure along Bayshore Boulevard
There's water all around us that most of us don't even notice.
There's water all around us that most of us don't even notice.
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.
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 safety: Tampa PD’s marine unit gearing up for pirate invasion
The Tampa Police Department’s Marine Unit is gearing up to keep boaters safe during Gasparilla on Saturday.
The Tampa Police Department’s Marine Unit is gearing up to keep boaters safe during Gasparilla on Saturday.
Ybor City pop-up exhibit features rare photos of John Lennon, the Beatles
A pop-up exhibit in Ybor City features rare photographs of the iconic John Lennon and the Beatles.
A pop-up exhibit in Ybor City features rare photographs of the iconic John Lennon and the Beatles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wing-focused best friends bring the vibes to Tampa with a popping new event space
After starting out with a food truck on the streets of Tampa Bay in 2020, two best friends have come together over a common interest: Wings.
After starting out with a food truck on the streets of Tampa Bay in 2020, two best friends have come together over a common interest: Wings.
Artistic journey leads Tampa Bay man to experience the rich tapestry of biblical stories
A remarkable decades-long journey for one Tampa Bay artist has led him to experience the rich tapestry of biblical stories and more.
A remarkable decades-long journey for one Tampa Bay artist has led him to experience the rich tapestry of biblical stories and more.
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.
The City of Tampa is extending the Green Spine Cycle Track, designed to improve mobility and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Stolen U-Haul recovered, 2 arrested at Tampa RaceTrac gas station: HCSO
Hillsborough County deputies located a stolen U-Haul van and arrested the two people inside on Friday, according to HSCO.
Hillsborough County deputies located a stolen U-Haul van and arrested the two people inside on Friday, according to HSCO.
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.
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.
Gasparilla 2025: Pirates ‘warn’ of impending invasion after Tampa mayor refuses to surrender the city’s keys
Cold, rainy weather was no match for pirates with Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla who headed into Tampa at high noon on Tuesday to warn of an invasion.
Cold, rainy weather was no match for pirates with Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla who headed into Tampa at high noon on Tuesday to warn of an invasion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More than 100,000 people gather along Bayshore Blvd. Saturday for the Gasparilla Children's Parade
More than 100,000 people gather along Bayshore Blvd. Saturday for the Gasparilla Children's Parade.
More than 100,000 people gather along Bayshore Blvd. Saturday for the Gasparilla Children's Parade.



















