Wimauma’s new high school honors local legacy, embraces future growth

A new high school is opening its doors in southern Hillsborough County this week, right in the middle of one of Central Florida's biggest population booms.

Plant City residents demand action after '1-in-1,000-year' flooding

First, it was Hurricane Milton. Then, on July 14, a powerful storm dumped more than 10 inches of rain in just four hours on Plant City. 

Tampa summer camp inspires new generation of artistic passion

At a workshop during a day of New Tampa Performing Arts Center summer camp, one of the messages was simple: anyone can learn to play the drums.

Murder trial of man accused of stabbing, burning victim begins Tuesday

A man facing murder charges for allegedly stabbing another man and lighting him on fire before trying to take his own life is standing trial in a Tampa courtroom.

Extreme heat impacting dogs at Hillsborough animal shelter, officials put out plea for help

The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is putting out a plea for people to temporarily take dogs to places with air conditioning, as intense heat is starting to affect the animals at the shelter.

Florida manatee deaths this year outpacing 2024

Manatee deaths in Florida have reached 477 so far, which is outpacing last year’s total of 565 for the entire year.

How hot will the Tampa Bay area get this week after record-breaking Sunday?

The record-breaking heat gripping the Tampa Bay area didn’t let up Monday following the record-setting 100-degree temperature recorded a day earlier in Tampa.

Tampa toddler competing in national competition for 'Toddler of the Year'

Julie and Garrett Jackson have always known their son, James, 17-months, is one of a kind. After all, he was born on Leap Day last year. 

Restauranteur's goal: his customers leave feeling happy they visited

Three blocks from the Riverwalk and two blocks from the Straz Center for Performing Arts, the Dip and Happy café is ready to serve anyone in downtown Tampa, whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Shots fired at 2 people at Woodland Terrace Park, 1 person hospitalized: TPD

A man and a woman were shot at as they got out of their car in the parking lot of Woodland Terrace Park on Saturday night, according to Tampa police.

Plane's landing gear collapses after landing at Tampa Executive Airport: Officials

A plane at the Tampa Executive Airport slid about 1000 feet on the runway after its front landing gear collapsed after landing, according to a TEA employee.

8th annual Back-to-School Bash at Raymond James Stadium

More than 30,000 local students are heading into the school year with brand-new backpacks, fresh supplies — and a boost of confidence — thanks to WWE Superstar Thaddeus Bullard, also known as Titus O’Neil.

Nebraska Ave. Business Association forms to fight blight

A group of business owners on N Nebraska Ave. in Tampa is banding together to beef up their customer base.

1 dead in house fire near Plant City: HCFR

A house fire in Hillsborough County early Friday left one person dead, officials confirmed to FOX 13.

6-year-old found in pond near Tampa home dies at hospital

A 6-year-old child found in a pond near a Tampa home died Thursday afternoon after being taken to the hospital.