Experts ask beachgoers to spot and report invasive Beach Vitex
Beach Vitex was planted decades ago in North and South Carolina as a sand dune protector following a major hurricane – though, instead of preventing beach erosion it sucked and stole water from other plants.
Beach Vitex was planted decades ago in North and South Carolina as a sand dune protector following a major hurricane – though, instead of preventing beach erosion it sucked and stole water from other plants.
Fly along the Sunshine Skyway with one of the fastest wind-powered sports
The last time you drove over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, did you notice lots of kiteboarders? It's becoming more popular and you'll never see a better view than from the FOX 13 drone.
The last time you drove over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, did you notice lots of kiteboarders? It's becoming more popular and you'll never see a better view than from the FOX 13 drone.
New pedestrian beacons installed on Park Boulevard
After new pedestrian beacons were installed along Park Boulevard, Pinellas Park police said they will be keeping an extra eye on drivers to make sure they adhere to the new traffic signs.
After new pedestrian beacons were installed along Park Boulevard, Pinellas Park police said they will be keeping an extra eye on drivers to make sure they adhere to the new traffic signs.
Engines roar as annual Firestone Grand Prix revs up in St. Petersburg
The St. Pete for the annual Firestone Grand Prix is usually the first of the season and typically held in March, but because of the pandemic, it had to be rescheduled making it the finale of the Indycar season.
The St. Pete for the annual Firestone Grand Prix is usually the first of the season and typically held in March, but because of the pandemic, it had to be rescheduled making it the finale of the Indycar season.
St. Petersburg Museum of History gets ‘creepy’ for Halloween
The St. Petersburg Museum of History is getting into the Halloween spirit by turning into a ‘Creepatorium’.
The St. Petersburg Museum of History is getting into the Halloween spirit by turning into a ‘Creepatorium’.
Bay Area participates in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Anyone with unused prescription drugs can safely dispose of them on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at several Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Sarasota County locatio
Anyone with unused prescription drugs can safely dispose of them on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at several Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Sarasota County locatio
St. Petersburg buzzes with weekend of Rays and racing
The Firestone Grand Prix is racing through the streets of downtown while watch parties for the World Series happen across the Bay Area.
The Firestone Grand Prix is racing through the streets of downtown while watch parties for the World Series happen across the Bay Area.
Two-headed snake found in Palm Harbor
A Pinellas County family recently came across a rare phenomenon and reported it to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A Pinellas County family recently came across a rare phenomenon and reported it to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Crash involving boat-hauler closes I-275 lanes in St. Pete
The scene of the crash is near the 30th Avenue North overpass in St. Petersburg. The view from FDOT cameras showed the boat across the southbound lanes of the interstate.
The scene of the crash is near the 30th Avenue North overpass in St. Petersburg. The view from FDOT cameras showed the boat across the southbound lanes of the interstate.
Largo Holocaust survivor lauds Facebook decision to ban Holocaust denial
Toni Rinde, now of Largo, was born at maybe the most difficult time in the most difficult place to be Jewish.
Toni Rinde, now of Largo, was born at maybe the most difficult time in the most difficult place to be Jewish.
Pinellas sheriff: Deputies to be stationed at early voting sites after armed guards prompt voter complaints
Sheriff Bob Gualitieri did his best to quell concerns about voter intimidation after photos showed armed guards at a St. Pete polling place. The sheriff says the licensed guards did not break the law and remained outside of the 150-foot “no campaign zone.”
Sheriff Bob Gualitieri did his best to quell concerns about voter intimidation after photos showed armed guards at a St. Pete polling place. The sheriff says the licensed guards did not break the law and remained outside of the 150-foot “no campaign zone.”
Largo woman arrested for aggravated child abuse; 3-month-old hospitalized
Pinellas County deputies arrested Evelyn Lopez-Fleites, 24, after they say shook a three-month-old baby so hard he was hospitalized with serious injuries.
Pinellas County deputies arrested Evelyn Lopez-Fleites, 24, after they say shook a three-month-old baby so hard he was hospitalized with serious injuries.
St. Petersburg barber cutting away at youth literacy problem
Central Station Barbershop & Grooming owner Antonio Brown offers children free books and haircuts every Wednesday.
Central Station Barbershop & Grooming owner Antonio Brown offers children free books and haircuts every Wednesday.
Masks, social distancing required for upcoming Firestone Grand Prix
The long-awaited IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix begins Friday, October 23, 2020, and the championship race is on Sunday, Oct. 25.
The long-awaited IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix begins Friday, October 23, 2020, and the championship race is on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Health experts say flu vaccine may be more important this year than ever
In Pinellas County, cars lined up early for the Flu Boo, a yearly push to get folks vaccinated for influenza before Halloween. This year, the drive-through clinic spans three nights, and the shots are completely free.
In Pinellas County, cars lined up early for the Flu Boo, a yearly push to get folks vaccinated for influenza before Halloween. This year, the drive-through clinic spans three nights, and the shots are completely free.
Anyone can be a ghostbuster with Eckerd College's virtual 'Ghost Hunting 101' class
Dr. Brandy Stark will teach proper protocol and explain how to use ghost-hunting equipment, document evidence, and communicate with entities. She’ll also be sharing local paranormal history and lore.
Dr. Brandy Stark will teach proper protocol and explain how to use ghost-hunting equipment, document evidence, and communicate with entities. She’ll also be sharing local paranormal history and lore.
Why Pinellas County is the one to watch on election night
Latricia Robinson donned a surgical mask and marched into the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections office on a recent day to drop off her ballot, one of more than 135,000 people in the Florida county voting early so far this election season.
Latricia Robinson donned a surgical mask and marched into the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections office on a recent day to drop off her ballot, one of more than 135,000 people in the Florida county voting early so far this election season.
Pinellas extends state of emergency, mask mandate
As expected, Pinellas County commissioners voted Tuesday to extend their local COVID-19 state of emergency for another week.
As expected, Pinellas County commissioners voted Tuesday to extend their local COVID-19 state of emergency for another week.
World Series watch party planned for St. Pete Pier
The World Series may be taking place in Texas, but Tampa Bay Rays fans can get a waterfront seat to watch Game One tomorrow. The new St. Pete Pier is hosting a watch party just blocks from Tropicana Field.
The World Series may be taking place in Texas, but Tampa Bay Rays fans can get a waterfront seat to watch Game One tomorrow. The new St. Pete Pier is hosting a watch party just blocks from Tropicana Field.
Man fatally shoots twin brother while playing with guns in Gulfport, police say
A man shot and killed his twin brother as they were joking around in their parked SUV outside of their Gulfport home, police said.
A man shot and killed his twin brother as they were joking around in their parked SUV outside of their Gulfport home, police said.