Dozier school abuse survivor describes enduring 'horrors' as $20m compensation bill heads to governor's desk
"I escaped death, but I've still got to live with all the horrors of the things that happened to me," Melvin Wilder, 63, said as tears filled his eyes.
"I escaped death, but I've still got to live with all the horrors of the things that happened to me," Melvin Wilder, 63, said as tears filled his eyes.
Florida AG warns of growing trend with solar energy scams
Florida's attorney general Ashley Moody is warning residents that solar energy is coming with a rise in scams from companies.
Florida's attorney general Ashley Moody is warning residents that solar energy is coming with a rise in scams from companies.
City of Tampa relaunching eBike Voucher Program
Tampa is relaunching the eBike Voucher Program that gives residents the chance to purchase discounted brand-new eBikes.
Tampa is relaunching the eBike Voucher Program that gives residents the chance to purchase discounted brand-new eBikes.
Tiny insect called chilli thrips threatens local strawberry industry
With no big freezes this winter, the strawberry fields in the Tampa Bay Region should be fruitful and profitable, but farmers are finding a tiny killer.
With no big freezes this winter, the strawberry fields in the Tampa Bay Region should be fruitful and profitable, but farmers are finding a tiny killer.
Road rage suspect accused of gunning down father of five to remain behind bars
A man accused of shooting and killing a Riverview father of five will not be getting out of jail any time soon.
A man accused of shooting and killing a Riverview father of five will not be getting out of jail any time soon.
Line of storms headed our way; rainy evening expected
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto outlines the stormy weather that is headed our way.
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto outlines the stormy weather that is headed our way.
Barbie movie going on tour, starting in Tampa; See it outdoors this summer
The Barbie movie is taking its production on tour, and it kicks off in Tampa this summer.
The Barbie movie is taking its production on tour, and it kicks off in Tampa this summer.
2 injured in shooting in east Tampa: TPD
Two people were injured in a shooting in an east Tampa neighborhood, according to police.
Two people were injured in a shooting in an east Tampa neighborhood, according to police.
'It's not us, it's you:' Miami Beach breaks up with spring breakers in recent ad
Miami Beach is opting out of a toxic relationship in a recent video posted to social media - the city's relationship with spring breakers.
Miami Beach is opting out of a toxic relationship in a recent video posted to social media - the city's relationship with spring breakers.
State legislators holding final discussions on Hillsborough County transportation tax
time is running out for legislators to decide how to spend nearly $600,000,000 collected from the now defunct Hillsborough Transportation Surtax.
time is running out for legislators to decide how to spend nearly $600,000,000 collected from the now defunct Hillsborough Transportation Surtax.
Florida lawmakers address potential ban on gas-powered leaf blowers
Hearing a gas-powered leaf blower rev to life is a familiar sound, but there's now a showdown at the Florida Capitol over a plan to silence them.
Hearing a gas-powered leaf blower rev to life is a familiar sound, but there's now a showdown at the Florida Capitol over a plan to silence them.
Project Dynamo calls for Hamas to release hostages 150 days after being taken in Gaza
As the US pressures Israel and Hamas to reach a ceasefire, Tampa-based rescue group Project Dynamo is calling for action to be taken to release the more than 100 hostages being held, including eight Americans.
As the US pressures Israel and Hamas to reach a ceasefire, Tampa-based rescue group Project Dynamo is calling for action to be taken to release the more than 100 hostages being held, including eight Americans.
Plant City man’s collection of old red tractors brings back memories: 'I'm not going to get rid of them'
Around Plant City, red berries keep sprouting up in the fields and red tractors keep sprouting up at Carl Grooms' place - old tractors.
Around Plant City, red berries keep sprouting up in the fields and red tractors keep sprouting up at Carl Grooms' place - old tractors.
Gov. DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody kick off Strawberry Festival Parade
Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody visited Plant City to kick off the Strawberry Festival Parade on Monday.
Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody visited Plant City to kick off the Strawberry Festival Parade on Monday.
AdventHealth's air transport helicopter expected to revolutionize emergency care
AdventHealth unveiled its first ever air transport helicopter for the hospital system's West Florida Division on Monday, in a move it expects will revolutionize emergency care for the region.
AdventHealth unveiled its first ever air transport helicopter for the hospital system's West Florida Division on Monday, in a move it expects will revolutionize emergency care for the region.
Violent Tampa home robbery suspect sentenced to prison while co-defendant walks free: ‘It wasn’t my fault’
Monday was judgment day for a man accused in a violent home robbery in which one person suffered a traumatic brain injury after being shot in the head.
Monday was judgment day for a man accused in a violent home robbery in which one person suffered a traumatic brain injury after being shot in the head.
Florida Senate passes revised social media bill with changes following DeSantis veto
The Florida Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass a revised plan aimed at keeping children off social media after DeSantis vetoed their prior attempt.
The Florida Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass a revised plan aimed at keeping children off social media after DeSantis vetoed their prior attempt.
Woman found dead in Tampa; search on for killer
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened Monday morning.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened Monday morning.
Early voting begins for Florida's GOP Primary in Hillsborough County: What you need to know
Early voting begins Monday for the GOP primary in Hillsborough and Polk counties, with several Tampa Bay area counties not far behind this week.
Early voting begins Monday for the GOP primary in Hillsborough and Polk counties, with several Tampa Bay area counties not far behind this week.
Hillsborough County crews battle early morning house fire in Lutz
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue battled a heavy house fire in Lutz early Monday morning.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue battled a heavy house fire in Lutz early Monday morning.