Dow steady above 18K post-Election Day
Despite fears of a financial meltdown following the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States, the U.S. stock market appeared to be steady in early trading. The Dow was over 18,300 as Wall Street got down to business Wednesday.
Despite fears of a financial meltdown following the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States, the U.S. stock market appeared to be steady in early trading. The Dow was over 18,300 as Wall Street got down to business Wednesday.
Lakeland woman wins $18 million lottery jackpot
A winner finally came forward to claim the $18 million Florida Lottery jackpot from the drawing held last week.
A winner finally came forward to claim the $18 million Florida Lottery jackpot from the drawing held last week.
Metropolitan Ministries gears up for the holidays
Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa is expecting to serve 18,000 families in need during Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, and they are inviting the community to help.
Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa is expecting to serve 18,000 families in need during Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, and they are inviting the community to help.
Donald Trump wins White house in astonishing victory
Donald Trump was elected America's 45th president Tuesday, an astonishing victory for a celebrity businessman and political novice who capitalized on voters' economic anxieties, took advantage of racial tensions and overcame a string of sexual assault allegations on his way to the White House.
Donald Trump was elected America's 45th president Tuesday, an astonishing victory for a celebrity businessman and political novice who capitalized on voters' economic anxieties, took advantage of racial tensions and overcame a string of sexual assault allegations on his way to the White House.
LIVE RESULTS: FOX 13 calls Florida for Trump
The race for president in Florida was as tight as predicted, but FOX 13 political editor Craig Patrick believes the state's 29 electoral votes are going to Donald Trump.
The race for president in Florida was as tight as predicted, but FOX 13 political editor Craig Patrick believes the state's 29 electoral votes are going to Donald Trump.
Live blog: FOX 13 calls Florida for Trump
Florida voters are historically a closely-watched group due to their power in selecting the president, and 2016 proves to be no different.
Florida voters are historically a closely-watched group due to their power in selecting the president, and 2016 proves to be no different.
Marco Rubio wins re-election to Senate
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio won a second-term Tuesday in a race where he was forced to defend his support for Donald Trump and turn back suggestions he was only seeking re-election to advance his future presidential ambitions.
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio won a second-term Tuesday in a race where he was forced to defend his support for Donald Trump and turn back suggestions he was only seeking re-election to advance his future presidential ambitions.
Florida ready for final hours of campaign season
One of the noisiest, most bizarre and seemingly longest campaign seasons in American history careened toward the finish line Monday, with candidates at all levels zipping across Florida as major races remained up for grabs.
One of the noisiest, most bizarre and seemingly longest campaign seasons in American history careened toward the finish line Monday, with candidates at all levels zipping across Florida as major races remained up for grabs.
Tough lesson: Weight loss is only half the battle
With a starting weight of 600 pounds, Stephen dropped down to 275 in two years gaining motivation in a very unusual place -- a theme park. Two years later, however, almost all of his weight is back.
With a starting weight of 600 pounds, Stephen dropped down to 275 in two years gaining motivation in a very unusual place -- a theme park. Two years later, however, almost all of his weight is back.
Patients reflect on medical marijuana use
Three very different patients are all finding relief in a once-illegal and taboo treatment, medical marijuana.
Three very different patients are all finding relief in a once-illegal and taboo treatment, medical marijuana.
Jimmy Buffett joins Biden at campaign event
Jimmy Buffett will be performing at a rally in support of Hillary Clinton on Monday in St. Petersburg.
Jimmy Buffett will be performing at a rally in support of Hillary Clinton on Monday in St. Petersburg.
Trump rallies in Sarasota on election's eve
Donald Trump fired up supporters in Sarasota with an hour-long speech Monday. He spoke at Robarts Arena with a clear message.
Donald Trump fired up supporters in Sarasota with an hour-long speech Monday. He spoke at Robarts Arena with a clear message.
Students' voices help heal veterans
Veterans at the James A. Haley VA Hospital are getting a dose of musical medicine. A group of USF students is using their voices and instruments to lift the spirits of patients, turning hospital rooms into private concerts.
Veterans at the James A. Haley VA Hospital are getting a dose of musical medicine. A group of USF students is using their voices and instruments to lift the spirits of patients, turning hospital rooms into private concerts.
Charley is 'Jeepin 4 Justice' in Safety Town
Charley spent Monday morning at Safety Town in Pasco County to check out the Jeepin 4 Justice event.
Charley spent Monday morning at Safety Town in Pasco County to check out the Jeepin 4 Justice event.
UCF grad students develop game that lets users control it with their eyes
A group of University of Central Florida grad students are developing technology that lets users control video games with just their eyes.
A group of University of Central Florida grad students are developing technology that lets users control video games with just their eyes.
Promising new treatment for deadly amoeba infections
Amoeba infections are tough to diagnose and treat, and almost always fatal. Now, a new treatment has been shown to work, but few hospitals have agreed to stock the medicine.
Amoeba infections are tough to diagnose and treat, and almost always fatal. Now, a new treatment has been shown to work, but few hospitals have agreed to stock the medicine.
Florida justices reject effort to block solar amendment
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a pair of legal moves aimed at striking down a solar-energy ballot initiative backed by major utilities.
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a pair of legal moves aimed at striking down a solar-energy ballot initiative backed by major utilities.
Neighbors, strangers give boy belated Halloween surprise
It is an amazing story of giving in a Georgia community. It’s what a dozen families are two days after Halloween all for a 12-year-old boy who was in the hospital and missed the holiday.
It is an amazing story of giving in a Georgia community. It’s what a dozen families are two days after Halloween all for a 12-year-old boy who was in the hospital and missed the holiday.
Mismatched mail-in ballot signatures could mean uncounted votes
A small percentage of the 700,000 voters who mailed in ballots to Bay Area election offices may not have their votes counted - and it is likely to be their own fault.
A small percentage of the 700,000 voters who mailed in ballots to Bay Area election offices may not have their votes counted - and it is likely to be their own fault.
Ex-Rays help Cubs to World Series victory
The Chicago Cubs won the World Series, but Tampa is celebrating along with them because a couple former Tampa Bay Rays are largely to thank for the history-making win.
The Chicago Cubs won the World Series, but Tampa is celebrating along with them because a couple former Tampa Bay Rays are largely to thank for the history-making win.