Couple affected by Cross Creek Ranch wedding venue closure marries for free at a new venue

It was quite a journey for one couple in Hillsborough County to get married. But, thanks to the support from several people in the community, they were able to tie the knot on Friday night.

Bay Area vinyl sales spin into style ahead of Record Store Day

Vinyl records are making a major comeback, generating over a billion dollars in revenue last year. With Record Store Day set for Saturday, fans are lining up for limited releases.

Weeki Wachee brush fire prompts multiple home evacuations: HCFR

Fire crews are working to contain a brush fire burning in Weeki Wachee near U.S. 19 and Cortez Boulevard, which led to evacuations for several homes in the area Friday evening, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.

Bay Area doctor highlights health inequities for Black pregnant women

Friday marks the end of Black Maternal Health Week, and Bay Area doctors are sharing where progress is still needed to help fix disparities in healthcare for Black pregnant women.

Tampa brush fire grows quickly, spreads to Copeland Park: TFR

Tampa Fire Rescue firefighters battled a quickly moving brush fire that spread to Copeland Park Friday evening. 

Florida woman killed after car hits and goes under semi-truck, crashes into church near Haines City: PCSO

A 24-year-old Florida woman was killed early Friday morning after she hit a semi-truck on U.S. 27 and then crashed into a nearby church building, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Gasworx development celebrates topping-off for Olivette

The tallest building in the latest phase in Ybor City's Gasworx development had its topping-out party on Friday afternoon.

Downtown Lakeland hosts inaugural Fuego Festival
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The Fuego Festival is spicing up downtown Lakeland. The one-day event is a celebration of Latin culture — bringing fire, rhythm, flavor and heritage. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

FHP warns of deadly distracted driving spike as Florida road fatalities reach highest level since 2021

We’ve all been there - stuck behind a driver who is on their cell phone, scrolling, failing to realize the light has turned green. While it can be a pain, it becomes an even bigger problem when those drivers keep their eyes on their devices after the light turns green.

St. Pete couple arrested after infant found unresponsive dies in hospital with bruises and cuts: Police

A St. Petersburg couple is facing felony charges after their 1-month-old child was found unresponsive Thursday and later died in the hospital with bruises and cuts all around his body, according to St. Pete Police Department arrest affidavits.

Inverness distillery explosion sends 3 to hospital: CCSO

An explosion at Storm Distillery in Inverness injured three people on Friday morning and shut down the entire downtown courthouse square for hours. 

Florida family warns of AI scam targeting owners of missing pets

A Florida family is sharing their story to warn other pet owners after scammers used Artificial Intelligence to orchestrate a scam involving their missing dog.

St. Pete targets safety, housing and park improvements in Thirteenth Street Heights neighborhood plan

After months of community meetings and engagement, the city of St. Petersburg has approved a new neighborhood plan for Thirteenth Street Heights. The area is in the shadow of Tropicana Field and near the proposed redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District.