ReliaQuest Bowl Parade takes over Ybor City

It was a party for Alabama and Michigan fans on Monday night in Ybor City as both teams lined the streets for the ReliaQuest Bowl Parade ahead of the big game on Tuesday at Raymond James Stadium.

Reserve officer shoots man who threatened police, reached into his pocket: TPD

A reserve officer shot a man outside Sparkman Wharf on Saturday night after the man threatened police, then reached for a gun, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Tampa Bay Area events in 2025

Here is a list of the most anticipated events happening in the Tampa Bay Area in 2025.

Here is what's open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

As we turn the calendars from 2024 to 2025 on Tuesday at midnight, some businesses, government buildings and public services will be closed for the holiday.

Point and Kucherov lead surging Lightning to 6-2 win over reeling Rangers

Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov each had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the reeling New York Rangers 6-2 on Saturday night.

Officer-involved shooting near Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa

The Tampa Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened in the 600 block of Channelside Drive near Sparkman Wharf.

New Years weekend brings tourism bump to Bay Area

Florida’s holiday season is in full swing, drawing visitors from across the United States who are trading snow for sunshine. 

Tampa police investigating death of man in custody

The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a man died while in custody on Thursday.

Chanukah menorah lit in downtown Tampa

Chanukah, the Jewish holiday known as the festival of lights, begins at sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25.

Tampa Bay residents share their favorite Christmas memories

FOX 13 Photojournalist Jason Wright asked people from across Tampa Bay to share some of their favorite holiday memories.

275 and Downtown Tampa interchange getting more, wider lanes to help ease traffic as work reaches 1-year mark

With rush hour traffic around Tampa beginning earlier these days alongside the backups, the Florida Department of Transportation hopes the widening of I-275 north and the downtown interchange will help congestion.

Suspect arrested in Tampa shooting that left 1 dead, 2 injured: TPD

A suspect was arrested Tuesday in connection to a Dec. 5 shooting that left one person dead and two others injured, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Christmas Eve fire forces 5 people, dog out of Tampa home

Five people, along with their dog, are out of their home after a fire caused serious damage early Tuesday, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.

Meet the Chaplains roaming TPA seeking to 'ground' passengers

This is the time of year when airports all over the country are packed with people coming and going. There are long lines, delays, cancellations, lost luggage, and sometimes, lost tempers.

Tampa non-profit joins national group searching for missing Marine

The search for Austin Tice, the American journalist and former Marine held hostage in Syria since 2012, is intensifying. 

Man found dead on front porch after shooting outside Tampa home

A man was found dead on the front porch of a Tampa home Sunday morning after Tampa police say they responded to a shooting in the 9400 block of North Brooks Street.

Investigation ongoing after crash hospitalizes 1 man: TPD

Tampa police say they are investigating a crash at the intersection of N Florida Ave. and W Waters Ave. that sent one man to the hospital in critical condition.

Holiday Lighted Boat Parade in Downtown Tampa Saturday night

The Holiday Lighted Boat Parade is happening Saturday night along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa.