Manatee County students learn about surgical robot
Students in Manatee County got a hands-on chance to operate a surgical robot that's used to perform surgeries and save lives at Manatee Memorial Hospital. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Students in Manatee County got a hands-on chance to operate a surgical robot that's used to perform surgeries and save lives at Manatee Memorial Hospital. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Husband, wife running for Dundee commission seats in April municipal elections raises questions
A husband and wife team are both running for the town of Dundee commission seats in the upcoming April elections.
A husband and wife team are both running for the town of Dundee commission seats in the upcoming April elections.
Teen killed in Tampa shooting, no arrests made: TPD
A 16-year-old female is dead after a shooting in Tampa early on Thursday morning, according to police.
A 16-year-old female is dead after a shooting in Tampa early on Thursday morning, according to police.
New nonprofit brings theatre into living rooms with 'The Pink Unicorn'
Story Keepers, a new nonprofit, is bringing the theatre experience into people's living rooms.
Story Keepers, a new nonprofit, is bringing the theatre experience into people's living rooms.
Oldsmar man accused of throwing infant from stroller during dispute: PCSO
An Oldsmar man was arrested Wednesday after deputies say he threw an infant from a stroller during an altercation with the child’s father, according to a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit.
An Oldsmar man was arrested Wednesday after deputies say he threw an infant from a stroller during an altercation with the child’s father, according to a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit.
Group home employee accused of abusing non-verbal autistic child in Largo
An employee of a group home in Largo has been arrested for child abuse.
An employee of a group home in Largo has been arrested for child abuse.
Little pirates, big history: The evolution of the Children’s Gasparilla Parade
The modern idea that the Children’s Gasparilla Parade started in 1947 is a neat bit of marketing — but it skips earlier history.
The modern idea that the Children’s Gasparilla Parade started in 1947 is a neat bit of marketing — but it skips earlier history.
Middle school English teacher wins 2026 Pinellas County Schools’ Teacher of the Year
Pinellas County has crowned its 2026 Teacher of the year. Denise White, a sixth and seventh grade English teacher at James B. Sanderlin K-8 School was named the winner Wednesday evening.
Pinellas County has crowned its 2026 Teacher of the year. Denise White, a sixth and seventh grade English teacher at James B. Sanderlin K-8 School was named the winner Wednesday evening.
Video: Convicted felon arrested with guns, drugs and stolen cards at Tampa Tesla charging station
A three-time convicted felon was arrested at a Tesla charging station at a Tampa Wawa gas station after the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says he had multiple felony warrants.
A three-time convicted felon was arrested at a Tesla charging station at a Tampa Wawa gas station after the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says he had multiple felony warrants.
Crime rates declining in St. Petersburg: Police
The St. Petersburg Police Department has released data from the past year's crime rates, and it points towards a decline in criminal activity.
The St. Petersburg Police Department has released data from the past year's crime rates, and it points towards a decline in criminal activity.
Florida Department of Education details subject areas most in need of teachers in new report
The new 'High Demand Teacher Needs Areas' report details critical teacher shortages in Florida by subject. The report was approved by the State Board of Education on Wednesday.
The new 'High Demand Teacher Needs Areas' report details critical teacher shortages in Florida by subject. The report was approved by the State Board of Education on Wednesday.
Highlands County brush fire burns 175 acres, prompts evacuations: Officials
A large brush fire in Highlands County quickly burned more than 175 acres in the northwest area of Leisure Lakes in Highlands County, fire crews said.
A large brush fire in Highlands County quickly burned more than 175 acres in the northwest area of Leisure Lakes in Highlands County, fire crews said.
Conservation groups launch lawsuit to protect Florida Panther habitat from 10,000-acre development
The Florida panther is treading water in the state as its numbers decline, and only about 230 adult panthers run wild, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission (FWC).
The Florida panther is treading water in the state as its numbers decline, and only about 230 adult panthers run wild, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission (FWC).
Odessa man looks to sell record-breaking bat for $39,000
Scott Bridges of Odessa is a big baseball fan, and he dedicated his life to making the game safer 26 years ago.
Scott Bridges of Odessa is a big baseball fan, and he dedicated his life to making the game safer 26 years ago.
Tampa house fire leaves cat dead, 5 other pets rescued: HCFR
A cat passed away, and five other pets were rescued from a home that caught fire in Tampa Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A cat passed away, and five other pets were rescued from a home that caught fire in Tampa Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Pinellas tourism creates more than $10 billion in economic impact, report finds
A new report from Visit St. Pete-Clearwater's last fiscal year shows tourism remained a major economic driver in Pinellas County in 2025.
A new report from Visit St. Pete-Clearwater's last fiscal year shows tourism remained a major economic driver in Pinellas County in 2025.
‘Florida Man’s home’ in Pinellas Park could become Airbnb under new owners
Growing up, Jena Spencer’s house was the neighborhood playground.
Growing up, Jena Spencer’s house was the neighborhood playground.
Lakeland Habitat for Humanity launches 'legacy' home program for seniors to help prevent homelessness
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets.
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch on Rays potentially moving to Tampa, focuses for reelection bid
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is about to kick off his reelection bid, and it comes at a time when the city is at a crossroads.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is about to kick off his reelection bid, and it comes at a time when the city is at a crossroads.
Port Tampa Bay held first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students
Port Tampa Bay held its first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students on Wednesday.
Port Tampa Bay held its first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students on Wednesday.