Woman allegedly caught on camera looting Tampa CVS during riot to receive probation, mental health treatment

Promise Goodwine, who prosecutors say was caught on camera looting a CVS during a 2020 riot in Tampa cut a deal with the state to receive probation while a mental health court division evaluates her and determines a treatment plan going forward.

Big Ray's Fish Camp sinks heart and soul into each seafood dish

The owner of Big Ray's Fish Camp grew up fishing with his grandfather, not far from where his restaurant today stands.

COVID-19 hospitalizations dropping in Florida

The number of people ending up in Florida’s hospitals with COVID-19 continues to drop this week, and that’s good news not just for strained staff but also patients who had elective procedures put on hold.

Tampa rejects developer's plan to take down South Tampa grand oaks

Tree advocates fighting a developer to save two grand oak trees from being chopped down were handed a win Tuesday night. The city of Tampa rejected plans to cut them down as part of a new townhome development.

City of Tampa opens portal, promising 72-hour turnaround time for most road repairs

The pandemic put a pause on fixing Tampa’s pothole problem. But now, a new initiative spearheaded by the city is promising to take your complaint at any hour of the day, and address it within three days.

Hillsborough County offers $500, extra vacation days as incentives for employees to get COVID-19 vaccine

County Administrator Bonnie Wise sent out an email Monday to employees, offering two extra "vaccine incentive leave" days as well as $500 as a "vaccination incentive" to those who show proof of vaccination.

Family struggles to keep young transplant recipient safe during pandemic

The impacts of COVID-19 are so widespread that families are learning they don't have to catch the virus to be affected by it, especially those with children who are battling other severe illnesses.

On Missing Children’s Day, Florida investigators continue long quest to solve disappearances

Florida's Missing Children's Day falls on Sept. 13, and on this day, there are several children from the Bay Area who disappeared decades ago, and those cases remain unsolved.

Between a road-rage shooting and deadly hit-and-run, FHP had busy weekend in Bay Area

It was a dangerous week on Bay Area roads after two deadly hit-and-run crashes, a road-rage shooting, and a suspected drunk driver who nearly ran over two state troopers.

The best and worst places to retire in 2021

A study found the best and the worst places to retire for the year 2021 based on affordability, activities, quality of life and health care.

Pediatric cancer patients pretend to be pirates as they set sail to thank TGH staff

On Sunday, dozens of boats took to the waterways outside Tampa General Hospital to bring a bit of joy to kids battling cancer and the medical professionals looking after them.

FHP: Drunk driver plows through fatal crash scene, nearly striking 2 troopers

The Florida Highway Patrol arrested James Edward Sharp III early Sunday morning after they say he drove drunk through the scene of a fatal crash.

Troopers searching for driver in fatal hit-and-run crash

The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver who hit and killed a 67-year-old New Port Richey woman Saturday night on SR-580.

FHP: 1 arrested following fatal hit-and-run crash

Stuart Mikel Cobb, 28, of Tampa, was arrested early Sunday morning after troopers say he hit and killed a pedestrian and fled the scene. 

Tampa police investigating 2 unrelated homicides

Two unrelated homicides that took place on Friday and Saturday are under investigation, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

Take a rare look inside Tampa General Hospital's Global Emerging Diseases Institute

The Global Emerging Diseases Institute at Tampa General Hospital is a specialized unit for treating COVID-19 patients. Media is rarely allowed inside, but on Friday, September 10, FOX 13 was granted access to the packed facility.