Tampa city council moves forward with plan to lower volume in Channelside

The City of Tampa is moving forward with a plan to lower the volume in Channelside. After months of debate, the city is going to make it a judgment call as to whether entertainment venues are too loud.

Hillsborough officials ramp up watering restriction enforcement amid dry conditions

As dry conditions persist across Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County officials are ramping up water conservation efforts. If you're not careful, you could end up getting hit with hefty fines.

Deputies search for thieves stealing trailers from Hillsborough County businesses

The search is on to find a pair of suspected thieves accused of stealing trailers from at least four different Hillsborough County businesses in the last few weeks.

Mental health mobile response team has positive impact during first year in Hillsborough County schools

District leaders increased mental health services for Hillsborough County school students this year. Noticing the impact of COVID-19, the district added an additional 100 therapists and invested $1.4 million to create a mental health mobile response unit.

Hillsborough, Pasco voters to decide on tax referendum to support public schools

Voters in Pasco and Hillsborough counties will get to decide if they want to pay a millage tax to support public schools after county commissioners for both counties approved the measure this week.

Moffitt's space experiment on stress-induced DNA damage back on earth

An experiment from Moffitt Cancer Center is back on earth after traveling hundreds of miles up, and then, hundreds of thousands more miles orbiting the planet.

Arians' Family Foundation dedicates years to advocating for children in court system

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Bruce Arians and his wife Christine Arians have given a lot to the community. They've been married for 48 years and even with children and grandchildren they've always found time to give back.

Accused double murderer Steven Lorenzo argues prosecutors shouldn't use sex tapes against him at trial

Lorenzo, who is representing himself, is accused of murdering two men Jason Galehouse and Michael Waccholtz, who prosecutors said were gay. They said Lorenzo and co-defendant Scott Schweickert lured the victims to Lorenzo's home, drugged, tortured, and later murdered the two men.

Street-legal Zamboni is like an Uber for Bolts fans on game days

When the Lightning team rolls back into town for Game 3, fans could take the opportunity to hop on a Zamboni to head to Amalie Arena.

Plans to replace wastewater pump station to make section of Bayshore Blvd safer

The City of Tampa said plans to replace a wastewater pump station from the 1950s will make a section of Bayshore Boulevard safer for drivers, bikers and pedestrians. The climate ready improvements will be a long-term fix to the infrastructure.

Arson investigators respond to trash fire at Tampa recycled metals facility

Tampa firefighters responded to a fully-involved trash fire at a recycled metals facility in the 4600 block of N Lois Avenue at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Apollo Beach veteran awarded Silver Star for 'bold leadership' during Operation Iraqi Freedom

During the first week of ‘Military May," FOX 13 is highlighting service members who received the Silver Star for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. Corporal Evan Stafford of Apollo Beach was awarded the Silver Star for his actions on April 7, 2004, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Family offers reward in hopes of finding son who vanished in Ybor City

A family is desperate for answers after they said their son vanished in Ybor City last week. John Larson, 24, had plans to meet up with friends in Ybor City last Tuesday night, but never showed, and Tampa police are now asking the public for information.

Hillsborough County to consider spending $20 million on sidewalk repairs

Hillsborough County Commissioners will consider spending 20 million federal dollars on fixing sidewalks, but one county commissioner calls it “a drop in the bucket.”