Program merges books, nature at Brooker Creek Preserve

Educators are enriching the minds of pre-schoolers during a new program merging reading and nature.

Middleton High School opens on-campus barber shop

Cuts, curls and color; Tiger Claw's Barbershop officially opened for business at Middleton High School in Tampa.

Scott, Seminoles try to sell gambling deal

Gov. Rick Scott used a joint press conference Monday with the Seminole Tribe to pitch the economic impact of a proposed $3 billion gambling agreement now in the hands of the Legislature.

WHO declares global emergency over Zika virus spread

The World Health Organization declared an international emergency on Monday over the explosive spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which is linked to birth defects in the Americas, saying it is an "extraordinary event."

Pinellas deputy arrested for attempted manslaughter

A Pinellas County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with one count of attempted manslaughter after shooting an unarmed, handcuffed man during a December traffic stop.

Mitchell's Marching Mustangs heading to DC

A huge honor -- That's how the Marching Mustangs of Mitchell High feel about being invited to the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade this April in Washington. D.C.

Hometown Heroes: Young cancer survivor encourages others like her

Madison Miller is proud to tell her story of survival and hope. She shares her battle with non-hodgkins lymphoma and her journey to recovery through her non-profit organziation, Spark the Way.         "When they diagnosed me, it was like one of those surreal moments. I'm 20 years old. I thought this only happened to old people. Honestly, when you're that...

Abandoned as a baby, NYC man seeks birth mother

Forty-five years ago Jordan Christopher was abandoned as a baby in a hallway of a Sedgwick housing building in the Bronx. Housing cops on patrol found him. He was believed to be about 5 months old. He had no identifying information on him.

Medical marijuana will be on Florida ballot in November

A proposed constitutional amendment to allow medical use of marijuana will be back on the ballot in November and organizers said Wednesday that growing public support and a larger voter turnout in a presidential election year should help pass the measure that narrowly failed in 2014.

Florida sends dump trucks, love up north

Much of the northeast is back to normal following last weekend's record-setting blizzard, but some cities are struggling to dig out.

Bill would require recess in schools

Legislation that would require school districts to provide 100 minutes of recess each week in elementary schools is moving at the state Capitol.

B.o.B. Believes the World is Flat

Recording artist and music producer, B.o.B. has set Twitter all aflutter with his beliefs of the world being flat. In a string of Tweets, he has questioned the earth's roundness.

Wrong way driver arrested on I-75

Hillsborough deputies arrest wrong way driver for DUI

Moffitt director: Ready to lead national war on cancer

The H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa is one of the best hospitals in the country.  So when center director Dr. Thomas Sellers heard the president say, "Let's cure cancer once and for all," he stood up and cheered. 

FOX 13 Investigates: HOA attorney fees a homeowner's nightmare

The past few years haven’t been easy for 61-year-old Joe Mosby. He says finances became tight after he was diagnosed with leukemia. Soon after that, he lost the job he’d held for 18 years.

How you can unwittingly add 'scam middleman' to your resume

A Pasco County man was duped into participating in a global scam last year, and unwanted packages piled up at his front door for weeks.

Extraordinary Ordinaries: Young TV News students use video to make a difference

Many elementary schools are tailoring their approach to learning to coincide with the times. Nowadays, it's more hands on learning, more incorporation of technology and more trust that the children will know how to use it.

Gasparilla bead supplier celebrates 10 years

Throwing beads has been a Gasparilla parade tradition since the 80s and a Tampa-based company is celebrating a decade of supplying strands of pirate treasure. 

VIRAL: Selfie Cat and His Crew

This is just puurrr-fect! Meet Manny, the selfie-taking cat. Ok, so maybe his paws can't hold up the GoPro camera on their own, but it sure looks like they do!