Florida's surgeon general declares public health emergency for hepatitis A
After more than 2,000 cases of reported hepatitis A cases in Florida this year, state Surgeon General Scott Rivkees declared a public health emergency Thursday.
After more than 2,000 cases of reported hepatitis A cases in Florida this year, state Surgeon General Scott Rivkees declared a public health emergency Thursday.
Report: Florida needs to improve services for babies
According to the advocacy group First 1,000 Days Florida, making sure a child's needs are met during the first three years of their life "significantly improves their health, increases their chances of success, avoids a host of expensive societal problems, and makes Florida stronger."
According to the advocacy group First 1,000 Days Florida, making sure a child's needs are met during the first three years of their life "significantly improves their health, increases their chances of success, avoids a host of expensive societal problems, and makes Florida stronger."
Rays and St. Pete re-up talks about team's future
Management with the Tampa Bay Rays met with the mayor of St. Petersburg for the first time since the team floated the idea of playing home games in two cities.
Management with the Tampa Bay Rays met with the mayor of St. Petersburg for the first time since the team floated the idea of playing home games in two cities.
10 years later, groundbreaking Athena House still changing veterans' lives
The Veterans Administration says about nine percent of all homeless adults are veterans. Women make up the fastest-growing segment of the homeless veteran population, but a first-of-its-kind program is helping lower those numbers in the Tampa Bay area.
The Veterans Administration says about nine percent of all homeless adults are veterans. Women make up the fastest-growing segment of the homeless veteran population, but a first-of-its-kind program is helping lower those numbers in the Tampa Bay area.
Margaret Good takes on Buchanan, Trump turnout machine for Congressional District 16
Florida House member Margaret Good is running to expand the Democratic advantage in Congress. Sarasota will be at the center of this 2020 political showdown.
Florida House member Margaret Good is running to expand the Democratic advantage in Congress. Sarasota will be at the center of this 2020 political showdown.
Card skimmers found on 6 pumps at South Tampa gas station
Credit card skimmers were found on six pumps at a South Tampa gas station Friday.
Credit card skimmers were found on six pumps at a South Tampa gas station Friday.
Humane Society of Pinellas volunteer, known as the 'Cat Whisperer,' gets award
It’s kitty city at the Humane Society of Pinellas County. Dozens of cats waiting for their forever home, and each one has their own story.
It’s kitty city at the Humane Society of Pinellas County. Dozens of cats waiting for their forever home, and each one has their own story.
Moody takes on teen vaping epidemic in Sarasota
The Florida Department of Health says 28% of middle and high school teens have admitted to vaping -- a number that has more than doubled in the last year.
The Florida Department of Health says 28% of middle and high school teens have admitted to vaping -- a number that has more than doubled in the last year.
Gas explosion at Florida shopping plaza causes multiple injuries
Fire officials in Florida say a possible gas explosion at a shopping plaza has caused multiple injuries.
Fire officials in Florida say a possible gas explosion at a shopping plaza has caused multiple injuries.
Heavy rain ahead for Tampa Bay with a high chance of a tropical depression in Gulf
There is a high probability of a tropical depression forming in the Gulf of Mexico. It is forecasted to move west -- away from Tampa Bay -- but not before dumping rain along the coast.
There is a high probability of a tropical depression forming in the Gulf of Mexico. It is forecasted to move west -- away from Tampa Bay -- but not before dumping rain along the coast.
Family, friends, and FOX viewers watch active-duty couple's July 4 wedding
It's a love story that FOX 13 happened to catch on camera. Thousands of Good Day Tampa Bay viewers were able to watch, along with invited guests, as a local couple tied the knot on Bradenton Beach.
It's a love story that FOX 13 happened to catch on camera. Thousands of Good Day Tampa Bay viewers were able to watch, along with invited guests, as a local couple tied the knot on Bradenton Beach.
Florida's most famous cheerleader, 'Mr. Two Bits,' dies at 97
The University of Florida's most famous cheerleader has died. George Edmondson Jr., better known as Mr. Two Bits while riling up crowds at Florida home games for 60 years, died Tuesday at age 97, the school announced Thursday.
The University of Florida's most famous cheerleader has died. George Edmondson Jr., better known as Mr. Two Bits while riling up crowds at Florida home games for 60 years, died Tuesday at age 97, the school announced Thursday.
Volunteers needed for study of red tide's impact on humans
Researchers are working to find out the long term effects of red tide on humans.
Researchers are working to find out the long term effects of red tide on humans.
Rays fans rally to keep team in the Tampa Bay area
It's a common feeling shared among many Tampa Bay Rays fans this week: they don't want to share their team with Montreal.
It's a common feeling shared among many Tampa Bay Rays fans this week: they don't want to share their team with Montreal.
Tampa Bay Rays selling $2 home game tickets in flash sale
Weeks after $5 ticket prices for a few Tampa Bay Rays’ home games failed to sell out, the team is attempting to sell even cheaper ticket prices – at only $2.
Weeks after $5 ticket prices for a few Tampa Bay Rays’ home games failed to sell out, the team is attempting to sell even cheaper ticket prices – at only $2.
Baby found wandering along busy highway; parents found in 'narcotic-induced coma'
A Brevard County woman says she was driving to a doctor's appointment in Volusia County when she noticed a baby along the highway.
A Brevard County woman says she was driving to a doctor's appointment in Volusia County when she noticed a baby along the highway.
Rays revisit Al Lang Stadium as alternative to Tropicana Field
An idea the Rays have floated for their proposed poly amorous relationship with Tampa Bay is a new ball park at Al Lang Stadium on St. Pete's waterfront.
An idea the Rays have floated for their proposed poly amorous relationship with Tampa Bay is a new ball park at Al Lang Stadium on St. Pete's waterfront.
FEMA proposes new flood maps for Hillsborough, Pinellas counties
If you weren't previously living in a flood zone, you may want to check the new boundaries from Hillsborough County and FEMA.
If you weren't previously living in a flood zone, you may want to check the new boundaries from Hillsborough County and FEMA.
Hillsborough County sees drastic drop in new hepatitis A cases
Hepatitis a hit the Bay Area hard this year but there is finally some good news in the fight to curb the spread of the disease.
Hepatitis a hit the Bay Area hard this year but there is finally some good news in the fight to curb the spread of the disease.
State's hepatitis A outbreak concentrated in Bay Area
Citrus County is reporting its first cases of hepatitis A since the Tampa Bay area outbreak started several months ago.
Citrus County is reporting its first cases of hepatitis A since the Tampa Bay area outbreak started several months ago.