Balloon approved for use as treatment for obesity
It's a sobering statistic. A 2015 report places 78.6 million U.S. adults, or more than one-third, in the obese category.
It's a sobering statistic. A 2015 report places 78.6 million U.S. adults, or more than one-third, in the obese category.
West Nile case in Hillsborough
The Hillsborough County Department of Health has confirmed a case of West Nile in the county.
The Hillsborough County Department of Health has confirmed a case of West Nile in the county.
Amalie changes unveiled ahead of Lightning season opener
Charley spent the morning at Amalie Arena ahead of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2015-2016 season opener.
Charley spent the morning at Amalie Arena ahead of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2015-2016 season opener.
Hometown Hero: 90-year-old volunteer dedicated as ever
Carl Miller is 90 years old, but he's not letting his age slow him down. After growing up in a children's home, Carl says it's now his time to give back
Carl Miller is 90 years old, but he's not letting his age slow him down. After growing up in a children's home, Carl says it's now his time to give back
Watch: Teen escapes kidnapper
Video released by police in Bridgeport, Connecticut shows a teen tumbling out of a car and onto a sidewalk along Boston Ave. Cops say the 17-year-old told them she was lured into the car Monday morning by a woman and was sexually assaulted. That's when the vicitm jumped out. The driver of the Toyota took off. The car is missing the rear bumper with the white plastic foam exposed.
Video released by police in Bridgeport, Connecticut shows a teen tumbling out of a car and onto a sidewalk along Boston Ave. Cops say the 17-year-old told them she was lured into the car Monday morning by a woman and was sexually assaulted. That's when the vicitm jumped out. The driver of the Toyota took off. The car is missing the rear bumper with the white plastic foam exposed.
City of Largo employee fired after filing complaints with state
A former employee with the city of Largo says the city's building department is putting the public at risk and that he was fired for reporting his concerns to the state.
A former employee with the city of Largo says the city's building department is putting the public at risk and that he was fired for reporting his concerns to the state.
Rep. Grayson discusses campaign in U.S. House offices again
While U.S. House ethics rules do not allow representatives to use congressional resources for campaign activities, FOX 13 confirmed U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson participated in a campaign-related media interview from his congressional office on September 25.
While U.S. House ethics rules do not allow representatives to use congressional resources for campaign activities, FOX 13 confirmed U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson participated in a campaign-related media interview from his congressional office on September 25.
McDonald's will launch all day breakfast on Oct. 6
If you're one of those people who hates missing the end of breakfast hours at McDonald's, hang on just a little longer: the chain says its breakfast menu will be available all day starting Oct. 6.
If you're one of those people who hates missing the end of breakfast hours at McDonald's, hang on just a little longer: the chain says its breakfast menu will be available all day starting Oct. 6.
Pre-dawn satellite launch puts on stunning show in sky
An Atlas V rocket launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station just before sunrise Friday morning, leaving a stunning display in the sky.
An Atlas V rocket launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station just before sunrise Friday morning, leaving a stunning display in the sky.
Groundbreaking procedure helps restore sight
Keratoconus causes a thinning of cornea. As the layer thins, it bulges forward creating a cone-like protrusion. Like looking into a fun-house mirror, patients see double or triple images, often out of focus.
Keratoconus causes a thinning of cornea. As the layer thins, it bulges forward creating a cone-like protrusion. Like looking into a fun-house mirror, patients see double or triple images, often out of focus.
HOMETOWN HERO: Pyramid Incorporated
With every brushstroke, Kaiesha Morris' world becomes a little brighter. That's because she attends Pyramid, a non-profit organization that provides education and art programs to adults with developmental disabilities.
With every brushstroke, Kaiesha Morris' world becomes a little brighter. That's because she attends Pyramid, a non-profit organization that provides education and art programs to adults with developmental disabilities.
One Tank Trip: Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Want to go where the wild things are?
Want to go where the wild things are?
Deadline for safer credit cards arrives, but now what?
With the October 1 deadline looming, many retailers are rushing to upgrade their terminals to accept more secure chip-enabled credit and debit cards.
With the October 1 deadline looming, many retailers are rushing to upgrade their terminals to accept more secure chip-enabled credit and debit cards.
Why does Florida call fresh skim milk 'imitation milk'?
This small Florida farm makes milk the old-fashioned way. But a lawsuit claims the state won't let them sell it -- unless they add synthetic vitamins. So they end up having to dump it.
This small Florida farm makes milk the old-fashioned way. But a lawsuit claims the state won't let them sell it -- unless they add synthetic vitamins. So they end up having to dump it.
Florida lawmakers plan to live on minimum wage for a week
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — At least 18 Florida lawmakers plan to live on a minimum wage this week to draw attention to efforts to increase the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour. Starting Monday, the lawmakers will live for five days on $17 per day. That figure represents what a minimum wage worker has after the costs of taxes, childcare and housing are deducted from an $8.05-an-hour paycheck.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — At least 18 Florida lawmakers plan to live on a minimum wage this week to draw attention to efforts to increase the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour. Starting Monday, the lawmakers will live for five days on $17 per day. That figure represents what a minimum wage worker has after the costs of taxes, childcare and housing are deducted from an $8.05-an-hour paycheck.
Two officers injured in crash
A series of DUI crashes sends two St. Petersburg police officers to the hospital. The two officers were on the scene of a DUI crash on 24th Avenue and 4th Street North. A minivan hit a Papa John's 18-wheeler truck. The driver of that minivan was arrested for driving under the influence. While the two officers were in their cars a Crown Victoria crashed into them from behind. One officer has neck and back injuries the other has knee injuries. Both were taken to the hospital and are alert and stab
A series of DUI crashes sends two St. Petersburg police officers to the hospital. The two officers were on the scene of a DUI crash on 24th Avenue and 4th Street North. A minivan hit a Papa John's 18-wheeler truck. The driver of that minivan was arrested for driving under the influence. While the two officers were in their cars a Crown Victoria crashed into them from behind. One officer has neck and back injuries the other has knee injuries. Both were taken to the hospital and are alert and stab
Matthew McConaughey's brother gets year supply of beer for naming son Miller Lyte
Matthew McConaughey's older brother Michael, who goes by “Rooster,” may be a self-made millionaire, and a star in his own right with the hit new reality series “West Texas Investors Club” – but he still loves some free merch.
Matthew McConaughey's older brother Michael, who goes by “Rooster,” may be a self-made millionaire, and a star in his own right with the hit new reality series “West Texas Investors Club” – but he still loves some free merch.
Small stitches make big difference
When this Spring Hill family isn't sewing and selling quilts, they're weaving and hemming for a good cause: Making pillowcases for kids with cancer.
When this Spring Hill family isn't sewing and selling quilts, they're weaving and hemming for a good cause: Making pillowcases for kids with cancer.
State attorney defends use of field drug test kits
For the first time, we're hearing from Hillsborough State Attorney Mark Ober, who defends the use of field drug test kits for making arrests
For the first time, we're hearing from Hillsborough State Attorney Mark Ober, who defends the use of field drug test kits for making arrests
University of Florida releases sexual assault survey findings
The University of Florida wanted to figure out gaps in services for victims of sexual assault, so they surveyed thousands of their students at random. After months of waiting, the results are in, and they are startling: about 20 percent of undergraduate UF women said they have experienced some form of sexual assault.
The University of Florida wanted to figure out gaps in services for victims of sexual assault, so they surveyed thousands of their students at random. After months of waiting, the results are in, and they are startling: about 20 percent of undergraduate UF women said they have experienced some form of sexual assault.