After four decades, Kojak's House of Ribs will close in South Tampa

Since 1978, Kojak's House of Ribs has been serving up some of Tampa's most famous ribs -- and homemade sangria. This weekend, they will be shutting their doors to make way for a new apartment complex.

Tampa police arrest hit-and-run driver following deadly scooter crash

A 23-year-old was arrested after fleeing from an early-morning crash in Ybor City that killed one and seriously injured another, police said.

USF needs unvaccinated participants for new study on COVID transmission

If you are not planning to get the COVID-19 vaccine, or just have not gotten around to it yet, researchers at USF Health can use your help. The university is taking part in a nationwide study evaluating infection and transmission of coronavirus in people ages 18 through 29.

How FWC is monitoring red tide and fish kills from the sky

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is monitoring red tide and fish kills using a helicopter, an airplane, and satellite imagery.

More than 1,000 Florida adults being hospitalized daily for COVID-19

At Baycare in Tampa, administrators say the majority of hospitalized patients are unvaccinated and ages 20 to 50. At AdventHealth Tampa, they're seeing patients in their 20s need ventilators.

List: 3 things vaccinated and unvaccinated people should know about COVID-19

In an effort to simplify COVID-19 information, FOX 13's Josh Cascio has compiled the top three things fully vaccinated people should know and the top three things unvaccinated people should know.

Mom takes plea deal for DUI, passing out at McDonald’s drive-thru with 2 kids in car

In May 2019, Belinda Nunez was charged with child neglect, DUI, and driving with a suspended license, but she told a judge on Thursday that the mother she was then is not the mother she is today. 

New CDC guidelines reignite school mask debate in Bay Area

With the start of the school year around the corner, it doesn’t appear that Bay Area districts will make changes to their mask policies, despite new guidance and as COVID-19 surges across the state.

Red tide, pandemic deliver one-two punch to fishing businesses

For many Bay Area businesses, COVID-19 was the first of a one-two punch. Now, it’s the red tide crisis, which is leaving anglers without work and fishing stores without customers. 

Riverview boy adopted by HCSO detective after surviving being stabbed, set on fire by father

Ronnie Blair, now 12 years old and adopted by a Hillsborough detective's family after his own father tried to kill him, says he doesn't want to be defined by the night he nearly died. He loves science, his new siblings, and parents. When he grows up, he wants to become an actor.

Signed WWE belts, Sheamus necklace stolen from USF Yuengling Center

There's a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a burglar who stole WWE memorabilia from the USF Yuengling Center.

Crisis experts applaud Biles for breaking down mental health stigma

For elite athletes like Biles, there is intense scrutiny and pressure to perform well. Bay Area experts say Biles’ decision to put mental health before Olympic medals is another step towards breaking the stigma.

The CDC's mask guidance change, explained

USF Health virologist Dr. Michael Teng said sometimes it's necessary to change health recommendations, but explaining the change to the public is crucial.

Hillsborough County Schools superintendent signals no changes in school mask policy

The debate over masks in schools heated up at the Hillsborough County School Board meeting Tuesday, as COVID-19 surges across the country, but Superintendent Addison Davis indicated, due to the governor's threat, he does not plan to change the current plan to make masks optional during the upcoming school year.

BayCare worried 'sharp' increase in COVID-19 cases will overwhelm healthcare system

The delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is tearing through the Tampa Bay area and leaders on both sides of the bay are concerned about whether hospitals can keep up.