1 dead after road rage incident on Highway 301 in Riverview, HCSO says

A road rage incident in Riverview left one man dead on Sunday afternoon, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Seminole Heights family business offers Mexican food with a twist

Xtreme Tacos has been bringing authentic Mexican food to the Seminole Heights area since 2017. Chef Uzi Ramirez highlighted their authentic offerings for FOX 13 News. 

Mosquito-borne illness found in Bay Area after Hurricane Milton

The Florida Department of Health (FDH) in Hillsborough County has now confirmed a fourth human case of the mosquito-borne illness dengue fever. As a result, officials are conducting aerial spraying to combat the spread.

Suspect found in Jamaica, arrested 4 months after deadly Tampa shooting: HCSO

A man accused of shooting and killing a 24-year-old in Tampa in June was arrested on Friday after being found in Jamaica, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Town ‘N Country’s hurricane resource center to close Sunday, others remain open

According to Hillsborough County, the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) has been open to provide resources to victims of Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Debby.

No storms forming near Tampa Bay: 'Fantastic to see'

Bay Area residents can breathe a sigh of relief as there are no active storm threats to the region. 

USF announces Celebration of Life for Coach Abdur-Rahim

The University of South Florida (USF) announced it will hold a Celebration of Life for Men’s Head Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim at 11 a.m. on Nov. 2, 2024, at the Yuengling Center. 

Puppy named 'Treasure' rescued after being thrown in Ybor City dumpster

A puppy was rescued after it was thrown out with the trash near Ybor City last week. Mercy Full Project said the puppy was found in a dumpster off East Fourth Avenue last Thursday morning.

People who lost jobs due to hurricanes in desperate need of work

Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene, Tampa Bay’s restaurant and hospitality industries near the coast took the biggest hits, and people who lost their jobs on the beaches are still looking for work as businesses work to reopen.  

Ybor City shooting: Police gear up for Halloween weekend crowds one year after 2 killed, 16 injured

The Tampa Police Department is preparing for large crowds celebrating Halloween in Ybor City this weekend – one year after a deadly shooting there killed two people and left 16 injured. 

Moffitt unveils new mobile lung cancer screening unit

Moffitt Cancer Center unveiled its new mobile lung cancer screening unit Friday, with a goal to save thousands of lives in Florida.

Jail staffing questioned after violent attack on Hillsborough detention deputy by inmate

An inmate in the Hillsborough County jail could be locked up for decades after investigators said he attacked a detention deputy, leaving him with serious injuries.

Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration exhibit

Every three years, five Tampa Bay museums join together for Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration. 

Florida sees dramatic increase in flesh-eating bacteria cases after back-to-back hurricanes

Doctors are warning people about flesh-eating bacteria after the Florida Department of Health saw a dramatic increase in confirmed cases of vibrio vulnificus in the Tampa Bay area. 

The negative affects of storms on the Bay Area's farmland explained

Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused heartache for millions as Floridians scrambled to prepare for and find safety twice in just two weeks. Since the storms, the state has focused on surveying the damage and offering aid to displaced residents.