Bay Area schools taking coronavirus precautions

School districts in the Tampa Bay area are taking measures to protect students after health officials confirmed two coronavirus cases in Manatee and Hillsborough counties.

Elections officials work to minimize impact of COVID-19 concerns on voter turnout

Concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 have some people questioning whether to make an in-person visit to the polls for Florida's primary elections. Monday was the first day of early voting for several Florida counties, including Hillsborough and Polk.

Governor provides details on state's first two coronavirus cases, both in Bay Area

Two people in the Tampa Bay area have tested "presumptive positive" for coronavirus COVID-19, though officials say it is not known how one of the patients contracted the disease.

Florida's first cases: 2 Bay Area patients test positive for coronavirus

Two people in the Tampa Bay area have tested "presumptive positive" for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, Florida health officials announced Sunday night.

Manatee County sheriff: FBI fugitive recovering after begin shot by deputies

A man wanted by the FBI for federal drug charges was shot by two Manatee County deputies Thursday night. Cecil Trulove is now recovering in the hospital. 

Girls take $650 hit after scammers use counterfeit cash to buy cookies

One Girl Scout troop mom showed FOX 13 a $50 bill Tuesday evening, just one of the many fake bills that scout leaders say their girls received over the past couple of weeks. 

Person found shot in Bradenton, police say

A death investigation is underway in Bradenton after a person was found shot, police say.

Manatee deputies rescue distressed pelican on Anna Maria Island

Two Manatee County deputies discovered a pelican in distress Sunday morning on Anna Maria Island near the City Pier.

Volunteers needed to bottle feed, foster kittens for Bradenton animal rescue

This might be the most adorable volunteer opportunity ever: a Bradenton animal rescue is looking for anyone who wants to foster and bottle-feed tiny kittens this spring.

Video shows 'angry' driver raging against Manatee County cyclists

A Manatee County woman says a driver tried to run her and her fiancé off the road. After being caught on video, he could be facing charges for losing his cool.

FHP: Toddler hit and killed by vehicle in Palmetto

Troopers said the 2-year-old girl was outside on her own when she darted into the street and into the path of a vehicle.

YouTube star buys DeSoto Speedway, plans to bring it back to its former glory

Cleetus McFarland runs a YouTube channel that boasts nearly two million subscribers. He just bought the DeSoto Speedway in Manatee County, and plans to restore the facility for car enthusiasts to enjoy.

Troopers look for driver of burgundy vehicle that hit, killed pedestrian

The Florida Highway Patrol said 26-year-old Hung Dong was walking toward Prospect Road when a driver hit him and kept going. His body was thrown into a ditch near 33rd Street East, along Whitfield Avenue.