Armed suspect in custody after barricading himself inside Tampa apartment; 2 women rescued
Tampa police say a barricaded situation involving an armed man inside an apartment unit has ended peacefully.
Tampa police say a barricaded situation involving an armed man inside an apartment unit has ended peacefully.
Tampa council to hold final vote on ordinance requiring landlords to provide more notice on rent increase
Renters and affordable housing advocates in Tampa will be watching Thursday morning as Tampa city council members take a vote on a proposal that would give people more time to keep a roof over their heads.
Renters and affordable housing advocates in Tampa will be watching Thursday morning as Tampa city council members take a vote on a proposal that would give people more time to keep a roof over their heads.
Unwelcome alligator shows up in Plant City backyard as mating season gets underway
A Plant City woman recently had an unwelcome visitor when an 8-foot alligator showed up in her backyard.
A Plant City woman recently had an unwelcome visitor when an 8-foot alligator showed up in her backyard.
'A way to honor him': Tampa family fulfills deceased loved one's lifelong dream of going to space
A Tampa family is honoring their loved one by fulfilling his lifelong wish of going to space. It's something they never thought possible until they learned about Celestis Memorial Spaceflights.
A Tampa family is honoring their loved one by fulfilling his lifelong wish of going to space. It's something they never thought possible until they learned about Celestis Memorial Spaceflights.
City of Tampa apologizes, settles with former Orlando Gudes aide for $200,000
The City of Tampa has apologized to an employee for the way she was treated by Councilor Orlando Gudes. The city has also settled with the victim for $200,000 after a report found that the former chair harassed her on multiple occasions and made inappropriate comments about her underaged daughter.
The City of Tampa has apologized to an employee for the way she was treated by Councilor Orlando Gudes. The city has also settled with the victim for $200,000 after a report found that the former chair harassed her on multiple occasions and made inappropriate comments about her underaged daughter.
The Ray brothers: Kelly Ring talks with Florida family years after children's deaths from AIDS
In the late 1980s, little was known about HIV and AIDS. A Central Florida family may have moved public awareness forward after their small children contracted the disease from blood transfusions. They're looking back on their tragedy and the hope they gained for others.
In the late 1980s, little was known about HIV and AIDS. A Central Florida family may have moved public awareness forward after their small children contracted the disease from blood transfusions. They're looking back on their tragedy and the hope they gained for others.
‘I’m doing this for my girlfriend’: Star witness takes stand in Riverview music video murder trial
A man who says he watched his girlfriend get shot to death while filming a rap video took the stand on Wednesday, two days after he was hauled off to jail for having an outburst in court.
A man who says he watched his girlfriend get shot to death while filming a rap video took the stand on Wednesday, two days after he was hauled off to jail for having an outburst in court.
First Montessori school set to open in Hillsborough County district
The application period opened Wednesday for Hillsborough County School's first Montessori school, a program that has only been offered in Hillsborough in private schools.
The application period opened Wednesday for Hillsborough County School's first Montessori school, a program that has only been offered in Hillsborough in private schools.
Special operations draws downtown Tampa crowd with mock-hostage scenario
Special operators swooped in near downtown Tampa, putting speed, precision and overpowering might on full-display for those in the city Wednesday.
Special operators swooped in near downtown Tampa, putting speed, precision and overpowering might on full-display for those in the city Wednesday.
HCSO: 3 dead in apparent double murder-suicide in Riverview
Hillsborough deputies are investigating an apparent double murder-suicide after three people were found dead in a Riverview home.
Hillsborough deputies are investigating an apparent double murder-suicide after three people were found dead in a Riverview home.
Cereal-inspired restaurant in Ybor City gets ‘Bar Rescue’ makeover
The owners of a struggling Ybor City restaurant – which was based around a love for breakfast cereal – recently agreed to pull back the doors, bust open the books and make a call for help – to ‘Bar Rescue.’
The owners of a struggling Ybor City restaurant – which was based around a love for breakfast cereal – recently agreed to pull back the doors, bust open the books and make a call for help – to ‘Bar Rescue.’
Tampa project for tallest skyscraper on Florida’s west coast on hold over historic preservation concerns
City leaders took steps to stop crews from demolishing a more than 100-year-old building in downtown Tampa. The demolition would make way for a multimillion-dollar, 55-story condo tower.
City leaders took steps to stop crews from demolishing a more than 100-year-old building in downtown Tampa. The demolition would make way for a multimillion-dollar, 55-story condo tower.
After mom’s death, Tampa Bay Tech student keeps her close to her heart, finishes senior year strong
Seventeen-year-old Akari Isaac has a personality that beams with joy, with plenty of flair. And why not? She's about to graduate from Tampa Bay Tech, and she has a lot to look forward to.
Seventeen-year-old Akari Isaac has a personality that beams with joy, with plenty of flair. And why not? She's about to graduate from Tampa Bay Tech, and she has a lot to look forward to.
Hillsborough County School District holding school bus driver hiring fair
The Hillsborough County School District is hosting job fairs to fill 150 vacancies before the next school year. They are searching for bus drivers, mechanics and bus attendants.
The Hillsborough County School District is hosting job fairs to fill 150 vacancies before the next school year. They are searching for bus drivers, mechanics and bus attendants.
Tampa works to reverse trend as deadly traffic crashes reaches 16-year high nationwide
A new national report found deadly traffic crashes reached a 16-year high nationwide, and Tampa city officials are working on a way to reverse the trend locally.
A new national report found deadly traffic crashes reached a 16-year high nationwide, and Tampa city officials are working on a way to reverse the trend locally.
Inquiry opened into whether Tampa City Councilor Orlando Gudes lives in his district
The Hillsborough County Property Appraiser's Office has opened an inquiry into whether Tampa City Councilor Orlando Gudes is improperly claiming a homestead exemption.
The Hillsborough County Property Appraiser's Office has opened an inquiry into whether Tampa City Councilor Orlando Gudes is improperly claiming a homestead exemption.
Massive fire spreads to attic of East Tampa apartment building
Firefighters said improperly discarded smoking materials caused a Tampa apartment building fire on East Lake Avenue in East Tampa Tuesday afternoon.
Firefighters said improperly discarded smoking materials caused a Tampa apartment building fire on East Lake Avenue in East Tampa Tuesday afternoon.
Hillsborough County deputy nearly hit by driver who violated state's 'Move-Over Law'
Video recorded by Deputy Charles Williams' body camera shows him walking back to his patrol vehicle after finishing a traffic stop on Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz earlier this month. As he got to the vehicle, a white Mercedes can be seen coming within a few inches of Deputy Williams, then clipping the front of his car.
Video recorded by Deputy Charles Williams' body camera shows him walking back to his patrol vehicle after finishing a traffic stop on Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz earlier this month. As he got to the vehicle, a white Mercedes can be seen coming within a few inches of Deputy Williams, then clipping the front of his car.
Cuba in 1991: Kelly Ring reflects on covering PanAm Games in poverty-stricken country
She may have anchored the news for three decades, but FOX 13’s Kelly Ring has also reported stories all over the globe. As she nears retirement, we’re revisiting some of her most important journalistic works.
She may have anchored the news for three decades, but FOX 13’s Kelly Ring has also reported stories all over the globe. As she nears retirement, we’re revisiting some of her most important journalistic works.
Wimauma non-profit provides service dogs trained for combat-wounded veterans, first responders
Valor Service Dogs is a non-profit organization based in Wimauma that provides mobility assistance and PTSD service dogs to combat-wounded veterans and first responders.
Valor Service Dogs is a non-profit organization based in Wimauma that provides mobility assistance and PTSD service dogs to combat-wounded veterans and first responders.