Tesla driver hits Lutz child riding scooter, causing serious injuries: FHP
A 7-year-old child from Lutz suffered serious injuries Thursday night after being hit by a Tesla while riding a go-kart seated scooter in Odessa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 7-year-old child from Lutz suffered serious injuries Thursday night after being hit by a Tesla while riding a go-kart seated scooter in Odessa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
$1.5 Billion secured for FEMA reimbursements for Florida with TRACK Act
With hurricane season fast approaching, U.S. Senator Ashley Moody visited Bartow on Friday to announce the release of $1.5 billion in FEMA disaster reimbursements for Florida.
With hurricane season fast approaching, U.S. Senator Ashley Moody visited Bartow on Friday to announce the release of $1.5 billion in FEMA disaster reimbursements for Florida.
Polk County undercover drug bust nets 5 arrests, leaves 2 on the lam: ‘We will arrest you’
Polk County detectives have arrested five people and are still searching for two more suspects following an undercover operation targeting suspected narcotics areas throughout Polk County.
Polk County detectives have arrested five people and are still searching for two more suspects following an undercover operation targeting suspected narcotics areas throughout Polk County.
Fugitive accused of staging wife’s murder to look like a suicide arrested in Florida
A fugitive wanted in Virginia for killing his wife and making it look like a suicide has been captured in Florida.
A fugitive wanted in Virginia for killing his wife and making it look like a suicide has been captured in Florida.
Blue Origin rocket launch: Live updates, what happened, what's next
Live updates: Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. What happened? What's next? Latest updates on health warning.
Live updates: Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. What happened? What's next? Latest updates on health warning.
2026 hurricane season guide: Here’s what to know
Floridians dodged a bullet during the 2025 hurricane season and researchers are predicting a ‘below normal’ season in 2026, but the time to prepare is now.
Floridians dodged a bullet during the 2025 hurricane season and researchers are predicting a ‘below normal’ season in 2026, but the time to prepare is now.
Fertilizer bans in effect beginning in June across Tampa Bay Area
As the summer months approach, several counties are enacting a fertilizer ban to keep the environment healthy.
As the summer months approach, several counties are enacting a fertilizer ban to keep the environment healthy.
Questions surround Scientology’s role in $350M downtown Clearwater redevelopment
A packed public workshop Thursday night put the spotlight on the roughly $350 million in a proposed downtown Clearwater development project and the Church of Scientology’s role in the city’s future.
A packed public workshop Thursday night put the spotlight on the roughly $350 million in a proposed downtown Clearwater development project and the Church of Scientology’s role in the city’s future.
St. Pete considers expanding resident-only parking zones amid growth concerns
St. Petersburg leaders are considering expanding residential permit parking zones into more neighborhoods.
St. Petersburg leaders are considering expanding residential permit parking zones into more neighborhoods.
Hillsborough County band to honor fallen D-Day soldiers in Normandy: 'Not just another concert'
A community band from Hillsborough County is traveling to France to perform at historic ceremonies commemorating D-Day.
A community band from Hillsborough County is traveling to France to perform at historic ceremonies commemorating D-Day.
Palm Harbor K-8 charter school proposal raises traffic, environmental concerns among nearby residents
You may have seen a "pending" sign on the corner of Alderman and Belcher roads in Palm Harbor. The property may soon be home to a new K-8 public charter school.
You may have seen a "pending" sign on the corner of Alderman and Belcher roads in Palm Harbor. The property may soon be home to a new K-8 public charter school.
Woman faces vehicular homicide, child neglect charges in Oldsmar crash that killed 6-year-old: PCSO
A 27-year-old woman was arrested in connection to an April crash in Oldsmar that left a 6-year-old girl dead and another child seriously injured, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
A 27-year-old woman was arrested in connection to an April crash in Oldsmar that left a 6-year-old girl dead and another child seriously injured, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
FOX 13 Teacher Tribute: College freshman flies home to surprise former instructor in Palm Harbor
A college freshman flew home to surprise her former Advanced Placement Calculus teacher after nominating her for a FOX 13 Teacher Tribute.
A college freshman flew home to surprise her former Advanced Placement Calculus teacher after nominating her for a FOX 13 Teacher Tribute.
Massive 103-foot dive tower installed on St. Pete Pier ahead of Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series
An elite group of international cliff divers will soon make a historic splash down at the St. Pete Pier.
An elite group of international cliff divers will soon make a historic splash down at the St. Pete Pier.
Man who fired at Tampa police officers in 2025 apartment complex shootout gets life in prison
A Tampa jury has found Matthew Fowler guilty on all charges in connection with a 2025 shooting, when Fowler opened fire at Tampa police officers during an incident at an apartment complex. Fowler was sentenced to life in prison, according to court officials.
A Tampa jury has found Matthew Fowler guilty on all charges in connection with a 2025 shooting, when Fowler opened fire at Tampa police officers during an incident at an apartment complex. Fowler was sentenced to life in prison, according to court officials.
Tampa waterfront homeowners urged to check backyard tidal creeks before hurricane season
Water experts in Tampa are urging homeowners to check local backyard tidal creeks as hurricane season begins to help protect the region from severe flooding and water pollution.
Water experts in Tampa are urging homeowners to check local backyard tidal creeks as hurricane season begins to help protect the region from severe flooding and water pollution.
Florida property tax proposal could cut millions from Bay Area city and county budgets
Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal for a sweeping property tax cut is roiling local governments, who are beginning to discuss how much revenue they would lose.
Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal for a sweeping property tax cut is roiling local governments, who are beginning to discuss how much revenue they would lose.
TECO Manatee Viewing Center and St. Pete Pier compete in USA Today's best free attraction contest
Two Bay Area landmarks are gaining national recognition after being nominated in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for best free attraction.
Two Bay Area landmarks are gaining national recognition after being nominated in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for best free attraction.
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in St. Pete
An elite group of international cliff divers will soon make a historic splash down at the St. Pete Pier. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
An elite group of international cliff divers will soon make a historic splash down at the St. Pete Pier. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
AI could soon audit food stamps in Florida under new multi-million-dollar proposal
Florida is considering a $4 million budget allocation for AI to determine who is eligible for SNAP benefits and catch errors. While some people looking for ways to process applications fasters, other say AI can get it wrong.
Florida is considering a $4 million budget allocation for AI to determine who is eligible for SNAP benefits and catch errors. While some people looking for ways to process applications fasters, other say AI can get it wrong.