USF remains undefeated after 33-3 win against Cincinnati

Quinton Flowers eclipsed 3,000 yards career rushing and scored one touchdown Saturday night to help No. 18 South Florida extend the nation's longest winning streak to 11 games with a 33-3 victory over Cincinnati.

Finding new ways to fight the opioid crisis

In a supply room at Manatee County Emergency Services are boxes and boxes of Narcan, a medicine used to treat overdoses and reverse the effects of opioids.  But treating patients is costly. 

Hometown Hero: Makeover for brave little girl

A little girl named Bella has been through a lot of tough stuff, so a day at the spa was much-needed and very deserved. FOX 13's Jen Epstein was there as Bella got pampered and praised, and then got to strut her stuff. She's our Hometown Hero.

Tropical depression 16 forms; will head for Gulf of Mexico

Tropical Depression 16 has formed in the southwestern Caribbean Sea and is expected to move north into the Gulf of Mexico, strengthening along the way.

New York Yankees send flowers to Polk County Police, Officer Hearne's family

A mother and 5-year veteran of the Polk County Police Department who was gunned down in the line of duty last week was laid to rest on Tuesday.

Security tight for this week's Bucs game

Tampa is one day away from hosting one of the city's first large, outdoor events since Sunday night’s deadly shooting in Las Vegas.

Two suspects arrested after wild chase in stolen BMW

Houston police say two people were arrested after a chase in a stolen BMW overnight. HPD officials say it was approximately 2 a.m. when an individual reported their BMW was stolen.  Officers then spotted the BMW on Broadway 610.  Police attempted a traffic stop, but the driver took off in the car.  Officers then chased the vehicle down the loop and onto...

Watching for Nate to form in the Caribbean, possibly Gulf by Saturday

While there were no named storms Tuesday, the FOX 13 weather team says it appears likely that Tropical Storm Nate will form in the Caribbean over the next few days.

Pinellas schools finalize hurricane make-up plan

School officials in Pinellas County have announced two more hurricane make-up days, bringing the total to three.

Tropical development possible near Florida; rain likely

As we get set to close out the work week, we’re watching an area of disturbed weather over central Cuba. The National Hurricane Center is currently giving this a 50-percent chance of development over the next few days as it moves northward and eventually up the east coast of Florida.

No more change: Carrollwood laundromat goes digital

Anyone who’s ever been to a laundromat knows the struggle of having enough change to wash and dry clothes.

Manatee to lengthen school day for storm make-up

Students in Manatee County will be watching the clock for an extra few minutes each day thanks to Hurricane Irma.  The district plans to add 10 minutes to each school day to make up for missed time.

Stan Lee appearing at MegaCon Tampa Bay to raise money for Irma victims

Comic-book publisher Stan Lee has been writing about superheroes for his entire career, and now he's hoping to be one himself for some of the victims of Hurricane Irma.

Hillsborough to use early release days for hurricane make-up

After a few days of deliberation, Hillsborough County has decided to use early-release Mondays to make up for time lost during Hurricane Irma.

Local food pantry keeps families afloat

The Anthony family hasn't lived in the Bay Area for long, but they already feel at home.

Florida ranch takes 'farm-to-table' one step further

What happens when one of history's most prehistoric creatures comes into contact with the wild fields of Florida? Some say the results are delicious.

Polk to use early release days as hurricane make-up days

School administrators in Polk County have figure out how they’ll make up the school days missed due to Hurricane Irma.  The county plans to use its six remaining early release days for this school year.

Citrus industry looks for aid after Irma

A long wait may be ahead for broad federal relief for Florida's beleaguered citrus industry, “decimated” last week by a lethal hurricane that crossed the peninsula at the start of the growing season, state Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said Wednesday.