Florida black bears denied endangered status
The future seems bleak for Florida black bears. Their long-term survival is threatened by urban sprawl, habitat loss, road kill, and – last year – a bear hunt.
The future seems bleak for Florida black bears. Their long-term survival is threatened by urban sprawl, habitat loss, road kill, and – last year – a bear hunt.
Attorney: Red light camera jammer is legal
A new product hitting shelves in the Bay Area guarantees to keep you from getting a red light ticket. But is it legal? You might be surprised by what some experts say.
A new product hitting shelves in the Bay Area guarantees to keep you from getting a red light ticket. But is it legal? You might be surprised by what some experts say.
Hometown Heroes: Little girl, big mission
Nevaeh Yarbrough loves to sing, and the birds at Zaskee Bird Sanctuary love to listen.
Nevaeh Yarbrough loves to sing, and the birds at Zaskee Bird Sanctuary love to listen.
Tired of shots? Oral allergy drops could be for you
The welcoming weather of spring might also include some not-so-welcome symptoms related to allergies.
The welcoming weather of spring might also include some not-so-welcome symptoms related to allergies.
State ready to take another look at bear hunt
Florida game officials will get an update next week on the state's growing black bear population, a discussion animal-rights supporters contend is a first step toward holding a hunt later this year.
Florida game officials will get an update next week on the state's growing black bear population, a discussion animal-rights supporters contend is a first step toward holding a hunt later this year.
Hernando Beach fire doubles in size to 650-acres
Hernando County Fire and Withlacoochee Florida Forest Service are battling a 650-acre brush fire at Shoal Line Blvd. and Cortez Blvd. near Hernando Beach.
Hernando County Fire and Withlacoochee Florida Forest Service are battling a 650-acre brush fire at Shoal Line Blvd. and Cortez Blvd. near Hernando Beach.
Program helps fill gap for teens with autism
From cleaning toys to emptying recycle bins, 19-year-old Parker Neilson loves his work volunteering at John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg.
From cleaning toys to emptying recycle bins, 19-year-old Parker Neilson loves his work volunteering at John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg.
VIDEO: Visually-impaired man rescued from MARTA tracks
A visually-impaired man fell onto the MARTA tracks at the Five Points station, but these amazing passengers jumped in to rescue the man.
A visually-impaired man fell onto the MARTA tracks at the Five Points station, but these amazing passengers jumped in to rescue the man.
Woman accused of choking teen for blocking view at Disney
Authorities in Florida say a woman is accused of child abuse after choking a teenager who refused to sit down during a fireworks display at Disney's Magic Kingdom.
Authorities in Florida say a woman is accused of child abuse after choking a teenager who refused to sit down during a fireworks display at Disney's Magic Kingdom.
Watch out for scam targeting grandparents
Pinellas County deputies want to warn people of a popular scam that continues to target the elderly.
Pinellas County deputies want to warn people of a popular scam that continues to target the elderly.
House ready to back 'stand your ground' change
A change in how "stand your ground" self-defense cases would be handled in the courts moved closer Tuesday to advancing out of the House, despite suggestions by critics that it could allow criminals to get away with murder.
A change in how "stand your ground" self-defense cases would be handled in the courts moved closer Tuesday to advancing out of the House, despite suggestions by critics that it could allow criminals to get away with murder.
Girl Scouts warn to beware Amazon cookie sellers
The Girl Scout cookie selling season may have just ended in March, but some people aren't waiting a whole year to buy some more S'mores or Samoas.
The Girl Scout cookie selling season may have just ended in March, but some people aren't waiting a whole year to buy some more S'mores or Samoas.
Coleman robotics team going to national championship
Some ambitious students are ready to flex their brain power - and bring home a world title.
Some ambitious students are ready to flex their brain power - and bring home a world title.
Robinson High's Coach Freddie inspires generations of players
For 50 years, Thomas Richard Robinson High School assistant Fred Williams has been coaching baseball in Hillsborough County.
For 50 years, Thomas Richard Robinson High School assistant Fred Williams has been coaching baseball in Hillsborough County.
Farm Share brings free produce to Pinellas County
Many families lined up in Clearwater Friday for the gift of nutritious, free fruit and vegetables.
Many families lined up in Clearwater Friday for the gift of nutritious, free fruit and vegetables.
Hometown Heroes: A dog's life saved
Everyone deserves a second chance in life—including dogs. In this week’s Hometown Hero, FOX 13’s Jen Epstein introduced us to Queenie, a pup whose life started out rough, but is now fit for a queen.
Everyone deserves a second chance in life—including dogs. In this week’s Hometown Hero, FOX 13’s Jen Epstein introduced us to Queenie, a pup whose life started out rough, but is now fit for a queen.
Special needs student returns from school, mother enraged at condition
A woman who contacted FOX 26 News is now getting answers regarding what happened to her special needs son. Typically, Daniel Artmore is home from school by 2 p.m. but when he didn't arrive on time earlier this week, his mother began contacting the school. She says she couldn't believe what happened from there.
A woman who contacted FOX 26 News is now getting answers regarding what happened to her special needs son. Typically, Daniel Artmore is home from school by 2 p.m. but when he didn't arrive on time earlier this week, his mother began contacting the school. She says she couldn't believe what happened from there.
8th grader left cross-eyed twice following bullying incidents
Dustin had to wear an eye patch for several months before his eye surgery last fall.
Dustin had to wear an eye patch for several months before his eye surgery last fall.
WATCH: Great blue heron named 'Hamburger' frequents shop
He's a regular visitor to River Safaris and Gulf Charters in Homosassa, but he's not your average customer.
He's a regular visitor to River Safaris and Gulf Charters in Homosassa, but he's not your average customer.
Boy walks 4,000 miles to help cure diabetes
An 11-year-old boy visits Atlanta with a mission to walk four thousand miles across the country. It's all because he wants to raise awareness and funds to help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
An 11-year-old boy visits Atlanta with a mission to walk four thousand miles across the country. It's all because he wants to raise awareness and funds to help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.