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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tampa officers buy alcohol, lap dances during undercover operation, internal investigation shows
Booze, exotic dancers, and lap dances during an undercover operation were at the center of a Tampa Police Department Citizens Review Board hearing Tuesday night.
Booze, exotic dancers, and lap dances during an undercover operation were at the center of a Tampa Police Department Citizens Review Board hearing Tuesday night.
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.
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.
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.
‘1 Million Cups Tampa’ caffeinating local entrepreneurs with weekly forum to help startups grow
1 Million Cups Tampa hosts a weekly free forum every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, in conjunction with other similar groups across the country.
1 Million Cups Tampa hosts a weekly free forum every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, in conjunction with other similar groups across the country.
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.
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.
Tampa man gets 5 years in prison for setting Champs store on fire during May 2020 riot
A Tampa man who was seen setting fire to a Champs Sports store during the Tampa riots in May 2020 will spend five years in prison.
A Tampa man who was seen setting fire to a Champs Sports store during the Tampa riots in May 2020 will spend five years in prison.
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.
There's a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a burglar who stole WWE memorabilia from the USF Yuengling Center.
Former Hillsborough Sheriff Cal Henderson will be laid to rest Wednesday
The funeral services for former Hillsborough County Sheriff Cal Henderson will begin Wednesday morning in Riverview.
The funeral services for former Hillsborough County Sheriff Cal Henderson will begin Wednesday morning in Riverview.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gas Worx development brings hope for other Ybor City businesses
Gas Worx will be 50 acres of new apartments, office and retail space. The land on the edge of Ybor City includes land once proposed as the site of a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays, but so far, there’s no stadium in the Gas Worx plan.
Gas Worx will be 50 acres of new apartments, office and retail space. The land on the edge of Ybor City includes land once proposed as the site of a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays, but so far, there’s no stadium in the Gas Worx plan.
Tampa man gets jail time after pleading guilty to making online threats against BLM activists
A Tampa man is pleading guilty to making online threats toward Blacks Lives Matter demonstrators. He faced up to 15 years in prison, but will only serve 60 days in county jail, under the plea deal.
A Tampa man is pleading guilty to making online threats toward Blacks Lives Matter demonstrators. He faced up to 15 years in prison, but will only serve 60 days in county jail, under the plea deal.
Free event showcases global dishes inspired by refugee women
The University Area CDC, Well Fed Community in partnership with Refugee and Migrant Women Initiative and the University of South Florida are hosting a free recipe showcase Friday, featuring recipes of refugee women in our area.
The University Area CDC, Well Fed Community in partnership with Refugee and Migrant Women Initiative and the University of South Florida are hosting a free recipe showcase Friday, featuring recipes of refugee women in our area.
Tampa Fire Rescue enlists the help of dog, Phorce, during Surfside clean up
Tampa Fire Rescue's Brittany Bishop says her dog Phorce is her hero. Bishop and Phorce were on a 12-hour night shift as part of the search and rescue group after the deadly condo building collapse in Surfside.
Tampa Fire Rescue's Brittany Bishop says her dog Phorce is her hero. Bishop and Phorce were on a 12-hour night shift as part of the search and rescue group after the deadly condo building collapse in Surfside.