Tampa taxpayers still struggling to work with IRS
The Internal Revenue Service has made some big mistakes in recent years and Congress responded by cutting its funding. Now, frustrated taxpayers say they're paying for it this tax season, including many in the Bay Area.
The Internal Revenue Service has made some big mistakes in recent years and Congress responded by cutting its funding. Now, frustrated taxpayers say they're paying for it this tax season, including many in the Bay Area.
Fla. blood banks seek donations before Zika hits state
Southwest Florida blood banks are seeking blood donations before anyone in the state contracts the Zika virus from local mosquitoes.
Southwest Florida blood banks are seeking blood donations before anyone in the state contracts the Zika virus from local mosquitoes.
USF, OPD launch reviews after FOX 13 investigation
The University of South Florida and the city of Orlando have each launched ethics reviews, after a FOX 13 investigation raised questions about Taser International’s ties to a body camera research study and the Orlando police officer who ran the agency’s body camera program.
The University of South Florida and the city of Orlando have each launched ethics reviews, after a FOX 13 investigation raised questions about Taser International’s ties to a body camera research study and the Orlando police officer who ran the agency’s body camera program.
Frontier frustrations continue; company reports service issues
Four days into the transition from Verizon to Frontier Communications in the Tampa Bay area, complaints continue coming in from people saying they were disconnected.
Four days into the transition from Verizon to Frontier Communications in the Tampa Bay area, complaints continue coming in from people saying they were disconnected.
Lutz driver dies trying to avoid another car
A driver is dead after an accident in Lutz.
A driver is dead after an accident in Lutz.
Earth Watch: Roland Park Gardening
It’s been an exciting school year at Roland Park Magnet School. Their Discovery Garden has taken off with help from our Good Day Garden Expert David Whitwam.
It’s been an exciting school year at Roland Park Magnet School. Their Discovery Garden has taken off with help from our Good Day Garden Expert David Whitwam.
Driver dies after car accident in Wimauma
A driver is dead after an accident in Wimauma and troopers are still trying to figure out what happened.
A driver is dead after an accident in Wimauma and troopers are still trying to figure out what happened.
Spokesman: Frontier outage 'not widespread'
A widespread outage left tens of thousands of people in the Tampa Bay area without internet or phone service on Friday, and it turns out Frontier Communications' takeover of Verizon's territory is apparently to blame.
A widespread outage left tens of thousands of people in the Tampa Bay area without internet or phone service on Friday, and it turns out Frontier Communications' takeover of Verizon's territory is apparently to blame.
Hometown Heroes: 'Lucky Dog Lady'
Some people call Joy Brauer the crazy dog lady. But she prefers the "lucky" dog lady.
Some people call Joy Brauer the crazy dog lady. But she prefers the "lucky" dog lady.
Gov. Scott signs skimmer bill
A proposal to crack down on people using electronic 'skimmers' to steal credit-card or debit-card information at gas pumps was among several bills signed into law Friday by Gov. Rick Scott.
A proposal to crack down on people using electronic 'skimmers' to steal credit-card or debit-card information at gas pumps was among several bills signed into law Friday by Gov. Rick Scott.
Florida AT&T outage resolved
It's not an April Fool's prank and it's not just you -- AT&T customers around Florida woke up Friday to find that they had no service on their mobile devices.
It's not an April Fool's prank and it's not just you -- AT&T customers around Florida woke up Friday to find that they had no service on their mobile devices.
Bibb County jail program shows youth possible consequences
Is your child on the wrong path? Hanging out with the wrong crowd? Being disrespectful or doing drugs? If so, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office can help.
Is your child on the wrong path? Hanging out with the wrong crowd? Being disrespectful or doing drugs? If so, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office can help.
Florida Lottery scam: don't fall for it
If you get an email with the Florida Lottery logo on it stating you've won a prize, lottery officials say it's a scam - don't fall for it.
If you get an email with the Florida Lottery logo on it stating you've won a prize, lottery officials say it's a scam - don't fall for it.
For teen, helping is a way of life
Savannah Jones was rewarded with the President's Volunteer Service Award, presented to citizens who volunteer 100 hours in a year. She did it in six months.
Savannah Jones was rewarded with the President's Volunteer Service Award, presented to citizens who volunteer 100 hours in a year. She did it in six months.
95-year-old widower learns to cook
George Gelfars of Roslyn Heights, New York, has proven you're never too old to try something new. He is 95 and a self-proclaimed chef, thanks to Angela Andrews, a caseworker with the Family and Children's Association.
George Gelfars of Roslyn Heights, New York, has proven you're never too old to try something new. He is 95 and a self-proclaimed chef, thanks to Angela Andrews, a caseworker with the Family and Children's Association.
Silver Alert issued for missing Manatee County man
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has issued a sliver alert for 87-year-old Ralph Grimes.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has issued a sliver alert for 87-year-old Ralph Grimes.
Tampa police make arrest in deadly hit-and-run crash
Tampa police have arrested a man they say is responsible for a deadly hit-and-run crash.
Tampa police have arrested a man they say is responsible for a deadly hit-and-run crash.
Hometown Heroes: Disabled volunteers dedicated to giving back
Tina Castentera loves her job at Metropolitan Ministries. She's volunteered in the Miracle Place dining room for 11 years.
Tina Castentera loves her job at Metropolitan Ministries. She's volunteered in the Miracle Place dining room for 11 years.
State says black bears showing 'robust' growth
Florida has a "robust" and growing bear population, according to the latest state estimate. But a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission official said Thursday it remains premature to speculate about whether a bear hunt will be held this year.
Florida has a "robust" and growing bear population, according to the latest state estimate. But a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission official said Thursday it remains premature to speculate about whether a bear hunt will be held this year.
Rays ranked 'least valuble team' second year straight
The Tampa Bay Rays are dead last in Major League Baseball again.
The Tampa Bay Rays are dead last in Major League Baseball again.