Jingle Bell Jog helps arthritis sufferers cope with ups and downs of disease

Hundreds of runners and walkers spread holiday cheer while creating awareness for arthritis during the Jingle Bell Run at George Steinbrenner field Sunday morning.

HCSO: Armed suspect injured when gun accidentally fires at Tampa truck stop

A man is recovering from a gunshot wound after deputies say his firearm accidentally discharged while he was being taken into custody Saturday night. 

Thousands of ‘nuisance alligators’ killed each year

If a trapper catches an alligator smaller than 4 feet, they can release it. But if it is larger than 4 feet, the trapper can either kill the gator or sell it to an alligator farm, animal exhibit or zoo, Sapp said.

Tampa walk brings awareness to Huntington’s disease

On Saturday, more than 100 people spent the day pounding the pavement to raise awareness about Huntington's disease and the need for a cure.

Doctors tracking rise in cases from new omicron subvariants

Several new omicron subvariants that have emerged are closely being monitored by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local doctors.

Accused double murderer Steven Lorenzo expected to plead guilty to killing two men in 2003

The man accused in the brutal murder of two gay men nearly 20 years ago returned to a Tampa courtroom Friday after saying he now wants to plead guilty to the killings – and is asking for the death penalty.

Deputies: Man arrested after admitting to shooting at multiple cats inside Town 'N' Country mobile home park

Hillsborough County deputies said Osvaldo Garrido admitted to shooting at multiple cats inside a Town 'N' Country mobile home community. He was arrested on an animal cruelty charge on Wednesday, the sheriff's office said.

What are the top toys for the holidays 2022?

The holidays are here and if you’re shopping for children, the Toy Insider has tips on what to buy to ensure the kids on your list will play with their present long after the wrapping paper is cleaned up. 

Amalie Arena to transform into Santa's workshop as volunteers build bikes for kids

Tampa-based nonprofit Onbikes is hosting hundreds of volunteers Friday at Amalie Arena, turning the venue into Santa's workshop for its annual bike build.

Video: Tampa’s top cop flashes badge during traffic stop: ‘I’m hoping you’ll just let us go’

Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor was recently captured on body camera video trying to get out of a ticket when a Pinellas County deputy pulled her and her husband over for driving a golf cart without proper tags.

FOX 13 celebrates Cynthia Smoot: Telling stories across Tampa Bay for 25 years

After 25 years, countless stories, and an Emmy Award for her excellence in journalism, Cynthia Smoot has retired from her position as co-anchor of the 5 and 11 p.m. broadcasts at FOX 13 News.