Tampa family of 18-year-old who died after first football practice files wrongful death suit against Bucknell

The family of an 18-year-old football player from Tampa who died following his first college football practice last summer announced Wednesday they're filing a wrongful death lawsuit against Bucknell University. 

Tampa Tesla thief returns to dealer to get his belongings after stealing Cybertruck during test drive: HCSO

A Tampa man who is accused of stealing a Tesla Cybertruck while taking it on a test drive from a dealership was arrested when deputies say he returned to the store to gather his belongings after the vehicle was found through geolocation tracking. 

Video: Plane bounces on runway at TPA, pilot prevents crash

It was a scary moment at Tampa International Airport as a small plane bounced on the tarmac while trying to land, forcing the pilot to take off again before landing safely.

Crews battle fire near ZooTampa at Lowry Park

Crews with Tampa Fire Rescue battled a fire near ZooTampa at Lowry Park that shut down a stretch of Sligh Ave. during the Wednesday morning rush.

Bucs evaluating potential Raymond James Stadium improvements

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are evaluating potential upgrades to Raymond James Stadium, keeping a close eye on how to enhance the fan experience and maintain the venue’s competitiveness for major events.

Selmon Expressway set to be expanded

A 4.5-mile stretch of the Selmon Expressway is set to be expanded in the coming years. 

Bay Area doctor aims to raise awareness of endometriosis, help women get earlier diagnosis

One in ten women of reproductive age have Endometriosis. It’s a chronic inflammatory disease that causes severe pain during menstruation, and it’s also referred to as the mysterious disease of women, because, sadly, not enough doctors know about it to diagnose it. 

Mother seeks answers after son's Christmas Day 2023 homicide: ‘All I do is sit here and hurt’

A mother in Plant City is desperate for answers about her son's death as the Plant City Police Department continues to investigate the double homicide that happened in December 2023.

Happy Birthday FOX 13: WTVT’s 70 years worth of memories, stories in Tampa Bay

FOX 13 is celebrating our 70th anniversary. We have many longtime viewers who share our memories as well as a lot of new residents that we want to share our story with too. 

Woman accused of operating Tampa drug house appears before judge

The woman renting the Tampa house that was raided last week as part of a narcotics investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office went before a judge on Tuesday.

Survivor of Tampa dump truck crash seeks justice

A survivor of a Tampa dump truck crash that killed two people and injured multiple others is seeking justice and encouraging all drivers to pay attention on the roads.

Florida lawmaker pushes for healthier school lunches and banning processed food

Health officials nationwide are scrutinizing the chemicals in our food, with major moves already made. These moves include the ban on red dye earlier this year. 

Feeding Tampa Bay fears losing millions of meal distributions if more USDA funds are cut

The president and CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay fears his non-profit will lose access to fresh and healthy food options and millions of meal distributions if there are more cuts to U.S. Department of Agriculture programs.

Local axe throwers head to world championships 

Leo Brnada was just looking for a new date night idea for his wife and friends when he discovered Pee-Pa's Hatchet Barn in Pinellas Park.