First sexually transmitted Zika case of 2017 confirmed in Pinellas Co.

The first sexually transmitted Zika case of 2017 has been confirmed in Pinellas County, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Son honor's father's legacy of volunteering

A son honor's his father memory by serving others. His touching story is What's Right with Tampa Bay.

Christmas in July benefits young patients

Holiday cheer decks the halls of Saint Joseph's Children's Hospital. FOX 13 sponsors the annual Christmas in July event every year, and the outpouring of community support is What's Right with Tampa Bay.

Tampa water parks, pools get sunscreen dispensers

Mix summer heat, children and water and you're bound to get fun.  The city of Tampa's kid-friendly water parks are designed for safety.  But exposure to the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays puts children at risk, making sunscreen a must.

Transgender veteran: "You put on your uniform and you're a soldier"

Zoey Maze says she has known she was transgender since she was a child. Later in life, she felt called upon to join the military and served in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

Free clinics help fill Florida's widening health care gap

High insurance costs and high deductibles have a growing number of people seeking care from free clinics. 

"Backpacks of Hope" for students in need of school supplies

A team of volunteers are moving at a fast pace, filling backpacks for kids in need at Metropolitan Ministries inside a Tampa warehouse.

Smarter dummies could make cars safer

The patients at Syndaver Labs in Tampa are actually synthetic humans. But these patients are by no means ordinary dummies. Layer by layer, they are scientifically crafted to resemble a human.

Man's mission: Bikes up, guns down

Teen bikers are pedaling their way to a brighter future thanks to one man’s passion.

Kayaker hospitalized after lightning strike in Florida

A 31-year-old Florida woman was indirectly struck by lightning while kayaking in Ormond Beach on Saturday.

Rise in child Baker Act cases prompts meeting at capitol

32,000 children and teens in Florida were committed for mental health evaluation under the Baker Act in 2015-16, according to a state report discussed Thursday during a task force meeting in Tallahassee.

McDonald's employee foils early morning armed robbery attempt

Thieves targeted a woman who pulled up to a drive-thru ATM to get cash, but police said the crooks did not get any money because a woman at a nearby business saw them and jumped into action, scaring them off.

Cuba relations remain complicated, even locally

Two years ago, our government reestablished diplomatic relations with Cuba. While President Trump ordered new travel restrictions, he kept our embassies open.

Boat sharing makes luxury sailing affordable

There's a saying that the two happiest days of your life are the day you buy a boat and the day you sell it.

Alfred Angelo bridal chain closes doors abruptly

Without warning, Alfred Angelo, a popular bridal dress retailer has closed its doors -- leaving thousands of brides and dresses in limbo.

15 Marines, sailor killed in military plane crash

The Marine Forces Reserve released the identities and photographs Friday of the 15 Marines and sailor killed in a military plane crash in Mississippi.   

Millenials hit housing market in a big way

In the market for a new house? The Millennials are! A generation known for renting instead of buying is suddenly in the game. And that... is a game changer.

Team USA takes field in Tampa for CONCACAF Gold Cup

Die-hard soccer lovers from across the county gathered at Raymond James Stadium Wednesday.