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. 

Amalie Arena taking shape for NCAA Women's Final Four in Tampa

The City of Tampa is ready to host the NCAA Women’s Final Four for a record-setting fourth time, and that includes a fresh court designed for the top teams in the country when they come to Amalie Arena.

Local veteran looks back to Vietnam War on 50th anniversary

On the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, a local veteran flight nurse shared her experience serving in the Airforce.

Thousands celebrate Tampa's annual Pride Festival and Parade in Ybor City

Thousands of people came together Saturday in Ybor City to celebrate inclusivity and the LGBTQ community as part of Tampa's annual Pride Festival and Parade.

Dump truck crash spills rock on I-75, shutting it down temporarily: FHP

A man driving a dump truck loaded with rock crashed, shutting down the southbound lanes of I-75 temporarily, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Beer Can Island rebuild to start this year with new docks, concert area

Beer Can Island, a popular Tampa Bay area hotspot known for its lively boat parties and vibrant atmosphere, is on track for a revival. 

Kameron Misner’s 9th-inning homer lifts Rays over Rockies 3-2 in Steinbrenner Field opener

Rookie Kameron Misner led off the ninth inning with his first major league home run, giving Tampa Bay a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday as the Rays began their season of home games at Steinbrenner Field.