Procession honors Hillsborough firefighter who died from COVID-19

Firefighters from around the state held a funeral procession Wednesday morning for Giovanni Ciancio, who died in the line of duty from COVID-19.

Missing 13-year-old girl found by Hillsborough deputies

Deputies in Hillsborough County have located a 13-year-old girl who hadn't been seen since leaving home last week.

Growing pediatrician shortage likely to get worse, Bay Area hospitals say

The country is facing a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians by 2034. In Florida, there is already a growing need for pediatricians that will likely get worse.

Senator proposes teacher mentorship program to fill educator shortages

Florida educators said the number of job openings for teachers in Florida is currently at an all-time high and a state senator hopes a proposed bill creating a mentorship and training program can help.

Trevor Dooley faces victim's daughter for last time at sentencing

Danielle James was only eight years old when she watched her father, David James get gunned down by neighbor Trevor Dooley. Now, 11 years later, she's watching the man who pulled the trigger walk away with a sentence of probation.

Tampa homicide detectives investigate body found at 22nd Street Park

Homicide detectives with the Tampa Police Department are investigating the death of a man who was found unconscious with upper body trauma. 

Bradley Hulett shooting: 17-year-old suspect to enter pre-trial intervention program, avoid jail

A deal, announced Tuesday, would prevent jail time for the Hillsborough County teen accused of killing his friend Bradley Hulett with a TPD officer's gun back in 2019. Instead, Ramsey Bevan will help preach the importance of gun safety.

St. Pete man arrested for DUI after crashing into semi-truck on I-275 ramp during high-speed pursuit: FHP

A high-speed pursuit led up to a crash, shutting down the ramp from I-4 to southbound I-275. The driver was arrested for DUI after crashing into the back of a semi-truck that was carrying milk.

Carole Baskin files lawsuit against Netfix over ‘Tiger King 2’ footage

Carole Baskin has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, claiming that footage was used for ‘Tiger King 2’ without her consent. The second season is set to debut on Nov. 17.

Tampa unveils plans for new city center building on Hanna Avenue

The city of Tampa says renting separate facilities for various departments is no longer ideal. It's decided to build a new city center in East Tampa, instead of continuing to pay rent.

Future of child welfare cases in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco counties uncertain as state, Eckerd part ways

Eckerd Connects, an agency contracted by the state of Florida to oversee many of the thousands of child welfare cases in three of the Bay Area's most populous counties, will discontinue those operations in the coming weeks and months, a representative from the program tells FOX 13 News. 

Tampa roadway renamed in honor of Hillsborough deputy killed in line of duty

Back in January, Sgt. Brian LaVigne with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office was one shift away from retirement when a driver slammed into his cruiser, killing him. Now, a Tampa roadway will be named after him.

Judge agrees to step aside in Trevor Summers case; trial set for December

In May of 2017, Trevor Summers was accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting his estranged wife Alisa and plotting a murder-suicide, but that plan was thwarted after a tipster called police and Summers was arrested.

Overnight I-275 ramp closures scheduled to install wrong-way detection devices in Tampa

Two Interstate 275 ramps will be closed overnight for an ongoing project to install wrong-way detection devices along highways in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.