Fishing community helps Metropolitan Ministries feed 36,000 families this holiday season

The fishing community is coming together to help families in need ahead of Thanksgiving. For the last 25 years Fishing for Hope has helped bring in food donations and volunteers to Metropolitan Ministries annual holiday tent. This year the needs is greater than ever.

One person in critical condition after Tampa house fire, authorities say

One person is in critical condition after a fire broke out Saturday morning on the 1600 block of E. Idell Street in Tampa, according to authorities.

Thanksgiving road trip tips: How should drivers prepare?

If you're hitting the road this Thanksgiving holiday, you're not alone. Drivers will be joining what could be a record number of people doing the same thing.

Hillsborough lawyers fielding calls from residents about insurance problems following hurricanes

Hurricanes Helene and Milton keep throwing punches long after wrecking parts of Tampa Bay, and some Hillsborough County attorneys are fielding calls from locals about insurance company problems.

Florida mandates training for parents amid surge in false school threats

Florida officials have constantly worked on ways to enhance school safety, including introducing the FortifyFL app, which allows students to anonymously report suspicious activity. 

Winter Village returns to downtown Tampa ahead of holidays

A winter wonderland has officially arrived at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa for holiday season. 

Missing 3-month-old baby found safe, Hillsborough deputies say

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says a 3-month-old baby who was taken by her mother during an active Child Protection Investigation was found safe on Saturday.

Florida's affordable housing crisis: proposed solutions

The soaring cost of homes is pushing people further from work, which is causing more bumper-to-bumper traffic. Our transportation, education and health care challenges all tie into the affordable housing crisis.

St. Pete leaders reverse course, delaying decision on Tropicana Field roof fix

Hours after approving funding to fix the Tropicana Field roof, St. Petersburg City Council walked back and are now delaying that decision. All of this comes as the saga surrounding a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays continues to see twists and turns. 

Deadly school bus crash claims life of Sun City Center motorcyclist on U.S. 301

Twelve students were on board a Hillsborough County school bus when it was involved in a deadly crash on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Coral species return to Florida Aquarium after evacuation from hurricanes

It was a special homecoming on Wednesday for some important Florida wildlife. Dozens of coral species are now back in the Florida Aquarium's care after being evacuated during Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

Florida's affordable housing crisis: The missing middle part 4 of 4

Florida passed reforms in zoning and taxes to try to make homes more affordable, but it's not paying off for many like Becky Robinson.

Sen. Rick Scott readies for second term with forceful defense of Trump's cabinet picks

As Senator Rick Scott prepares to begin his second term in the Senate and 15th year serving Floridians, he weighed in on President-elect Trump's most controversial cabinet appointments and the confirmation process during a one-on-one interview with FOX 13 News.