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.’

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Hillsborough County offers kids summer camp for skateboard lovers and beginners

Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation is hosting a series of summer camps this June and July for 7-12-year-old's who love skateboarding and want to hone their skills or who just want to learn. First timers, beginners and intermediate levels are welcome.

Tampa smoothie shop offers organic alternatives

A South Tampa restaurant is giving customers healthy, organic alternatives to fast food. 

Tampa council member's reaction to 'outrageous' Gudes 'sniffing incident' revealed in new court documents

Tampa City Councilor Orlando Gudes is facing a lawsuit. The former aide who a city report said was the victim of a hostile work environment created by Gudes filed a lawsuit accusing him of causing emotional distress and defamation.

Mental health mobile response unit helps more than 1,000 students in first year

A new program focused on the mental health of Hillsborough County students has been a success during its first year, district leaders said during a news conference Monday.

Old flour mill demolition will connect downtown Tampa, Channelside in Water Streets next phase

The flour mill is a giant barricade that separates downtown from Channelside. When its gone, streets like Whiting Street won’t stop at a dead end at the flour mill and will extend, across the railroad tracks, from downtown to Channelside, and the two will grow together into one, larger urban core.

Star witness in Riverview music video murder trial taken to jail after outburst in court

The key prosecution witness in a murder trial for a man accused of killing a woman at a music video shoot in Riverview was getting the judge's attention for the wrong reasons.

New ovarian cancer diagnostic medication puts Moffitt doctors on forefront of saving lives

A new drug is helping doctors find hidden tumors and hopefully helps women live longer. Doctors at Moffitt Cancer Center say Cytalux makes it easier for surgeons to locate ovarian cancer lesions that are normally difficult to detect.

Hillsborough sheriff's K9 tracks down missing woman with dementia

A Hillsborough deputy and his K9, a bloodhound named Toby, helped save the life of a woman with dementia, who vanished after walking away from her Thonotosassa home over the weekend. Toby managed to pick up the missing woman's scent and tracked her into the woods, where they found her suffering from severe dehydration.

Man accused of shooting-up music video shoot makes first court appearance

Wearing a green anti-suicide smock for court Tuesday, 20-year-old Jordan Jamie Silver heard the felony charges against him, including second-degree murder and attempted murder.