Tampa police investigating shooting near Stop & Shop by N. Nebraska Ave

On Saturday afternoon, Tampa Police responded to the report of a shooting near the Stop & Shop' in the 8200 block of N. Nebraska Ave.

Tampa non-profit hosts fifth annual all inclusive fitness challenge 'Champions for Change'

Raquel Caramello was a champion athlete and a team cheerleader as she competed in the ffith annual 'Champions for Change' all-inclusive fitness challenge Saturday morning. 

Groups work to prevent gun violence as Tampa shootings nearly doubled in 2022

Groups that work to prevent gun violence are working to increase awareness of how it impacts our entire community during the month of June, which is Gun Violence Awareness month.

TPD: Two arrested in Tampa street racing crash that killed two teens

Two suspects were arrested Friday after a street racing crash killed two teens on South 20th Street in Tampa Sunday evening, officers said. 

How to prepare your trees for hurricane season

With the start of hurricane season officially upon us, don’t forget about your trees as part of your preparations. 

USF joins Ivy Leagues as a new member of the AAU

The University of South Florida is the the first public university in Florida to be recognized by the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.

Lutz family unscathed after tree falls on home during storm

A family narrowly escaped some dangerous moments as severe storms pounded Hillsborough and Pasco counties Thursday afternoon.

Video: Man jumps into Busch Gardens alligator enclosure

A man visiting Busch Gardens Tampa Bay stunned a group of onlookers as he jumped into the park’s alligator enclosure on Wednesday. 

Teen convicted in deadly armed robbery got 'illegal' sentence, prosecutors say

Madison McGall was serving her prison time while also doing her probation time, nearly cutting her sentence in half. The mistake was caught and now prosecutors want the illegal sentencing fixed.

Tropical Depression 2 forms in Gulf of Mexico on first day of hurricane season

On the first day of the 2023 hurricane season, forecasters are now keeping an eye on Tropical Depression Two in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida panhandle. 

Retired MacDill lieutenant colonel sentenced to 3 years for keeping classified documents

A retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force will spend three years in prison after pleading guilty to keeping classified documents related to national defense, officials said. 

Bay Area businesses temporarily close Thursday to protest Florida’s new immigration law

Tampa's Al Lopez Park is one of several sites across Florida where peaceful protests were planned for Thursday in conjunction with labor strikes and Hispanic-owned business closures. 

2023 hurricane season begins June 1: Here’s what to know

It’s time for residents along the southeastern U.S. coastlines to make sure their storm plans are in place as the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway on Thursday.

Why don’t people evacuate during a hurricane warning?

It's a question that even has emergency officials scratching their heads. If you're warned to evacuate during a storm, why would you stay?

Go inside FOX 13’s SkyTower radar

Go behind the scenes of FOX 13's Skytower that stands tall on Kennedy Boulevard.

Tampa couple accused of running human trafficking ring wants out of jail

Police say a Tampa couple lured their victims to America with dreams of a better life, but instead they were held against their will and forced to be sex slaves.

Tampa volleyball player focuses on Olympic dreams

Ever since he got a chance to watch the U.S. men's national volleyball team train for a tournament in Tampa more than 20 years ago, Kyle Dagostino knew his dreams would take him to the Olympics.