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.
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.
Creative Junk Therapy allows customers to get crafty with everyday items
An art shop in Brandon is helping customers turn everyday items into artistic masterpieces.
An art shop in Brandon is helping customers turn everyday items into artistic masterpieces.
Man pleads guilty in deadly fist fight outside Tampa nightclub; sentenced to 8 years
Nearly three years after a dispute outside a Tampa nightclub ended with a deadly punch, the man who swung his fist is headed to prison.
Nearly three years after a dispute outside a Tampa nightclub ended with a deadly punch, the man who swung his fist is headed to prison.
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.
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.
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.
Hillsborough deputies to step up traffic patrols at common crash sites
According to FDOT, Hillsborough County ranks fourth in Florida for serious and fatal traffic crashes.
According to FDOT, Hillsborough County ranks fourth in Florida for serious and fatal traffic crashes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'I remember how simple it was': travelers recall flying before 9/11
The difference between flying before September 11, 2001, and after the attacks is night and day.
The difference between flying before September 11, 2001, and after the attacks is night and day.
Investigation: Florida ban on mask mandates may violate civil rights of disabled students
Florida Gov. DeSantis’ ban on mask mandates is now at the center of a federal investigation, which will look into whether the directive violates the civil rights of disabled students.
Florida Gov. DeSantis’ ban on mask mandates is now at the center of a federal investigation, which will look into whether the directive violates the civil rights of disabled students.
Special Operations team honors lives lost on – and since – Sept. 11th
Through the sounds of ‘Amazing Grace,’ guests and officials from MacDill Air Force Base spent the morning remembering the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11th, and the lives of the brave who answered the call to serve during the last 20 years.
Through the sounds of ‘Amazing Grace,’ guests and officials from MacDill Air Force Base spent the morning remembering the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11th, and the lives of the brave who answered the call to serve during the last 20 years.
Tampa General Hospital to mandate vaccines for employees following Biden's announcement
Tampa General Hospital announced it will mandate COVID-19 vaccines for all of its physicians and employees following President Joe Biden's Thursday announcement, requiring employers with more than 100 workers to make the vaccines mandatory.
Tampa General Hospital announced it will mandate COVID-19 vaccines for all of its physicians and employees following President Joe Biden's Thursday announcement, requiring employers with more than 100 workers to make the vaccines mandatory.
After 31 years on the force, Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan will retire
Brian Dugan describes his four years as the Tampa police chief as the "honor of a lifetime." Friday will be his final day as the city's top cop.
Brian Dugan describes his four years as the Tampa police chief as the "honor of a lifetime." Friday will be his final day as the city's top cop.
Franklin Boys Prep students will plant 2,977 flags in school’s front lawn
The students at Franklin Boys Preparatory Academy were not alive to witness the 9/11 attacks, but on Friday, they will place 2,977 flags on the school's front lawn. Each flag will have a name of the person who died that day and each child will choose a name to learn more about that individual.
The students at Franklin Boys Preparatory Academy were not alive to witness the 9/11 attacks, but on Friday, they will place 2,977 flags on the school's front lawn. Each flag will have a name of the person who died that day and each child will choose a name to learn more about that individual.
Mixed reactions around Bay Area to President Biden’s vaccine mandates
Gov. DeSantis hinted at legal action following President Biden’s vaccine mandate. Closer to home, two groups plan to protest the Tampa mayor’s mandate for city employees outside City Hall, Meanwhile, BayCare announced new vaccine requirements.
Gov. DeSantis hinted at legal action following President Biden’s vaccine mandate. Closer to home, two groups plan to protest the Tampa mayor’s mandate for city employees outside City Hall, Meanwhile, BayCare announced new vaccine requirements.

















