New ‘Tampa Bay Timeline’ exhibit explores 14,000 years of regional history

The Tampa Bay History Center unveiled its new Tampa Bay Timeline exhibit on Friday, offering guests a chronological journey through thousands of years of West Central Florida history.

Gasparilla invasion: Law enforcement continues push for boater safety with rough seas expected

As the city of Tampa prepares for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest, local law enforcement and fire rescue officials are warning revelers: This year’s invasion may also include a battle against the elements. 

Florida healthcare advocates protest cuts to state's AIDS Drug Assistance Program

Outside the Department of Health in St. Pete and Orlando Friday, healthcare advocates and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) protested the proposed cuts to Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).

Governor DeSantis signs death warrant for man who killed Florida police officer during 1991 traffic stop

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of killing a Fort Pierce police officer during a 1991 traffic stop, as DeSantis moves rapidly to continue executions after the state set a modern-era record last year.

Brandon man hospitalized after hitting truck in I-75 construction zone: FHP

A 44-year-old Brandon man was seriously injured Thursday night after crashing his SUV into a truck in a construction zone on Interstate 75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida education leaders propose changes to controversial ‘Schools of Hope’ law

Florida education leaders are proposing tighter rules for "Schools of Hope" Charter Schools after critics said the program created chaos and panic in districts across the state. 

Unspent millions, forgotten children: Inside Florida's disability care crisis

A Fox 13 investigation reveals how the state leaves thousands of severely disabled children waiting for help while nearly $900 million in designated funding sits unused

Lightning, Bruins to face off in Tampa's first outdoor NHL game

The NHL Stadium Series game between the Lightning and Bruins takes place this Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa

Gasparilla invasion route shifted due to wind forecast

The Gasparilla Pirate Fest has announced that the pirate's invasion route is changing due to the wind forecast. 

Florida looks to detect crop disease early with drones, AI as nation’s 3rd celery producer

As the nation’s third-leading producer of celery, Florida’s celery fields are valuable crops in the winter but susceptible to early blight disease, which can lead to costly losses.