Animals at the Florida Aquarium Celebrate Independence Day — and Kick Off Plastic Free July
The aquarium’s animal care team prepared special enrichment treats to help their residents celebrate Independence Day — each carefully tailored to the animals’ diets.
The aquarium’s animal care team prepared special enrichment treats to help their residents celebrate Independence Day — each carefully tailored to the animals’ diets.
Early fireworks light up downtown Tampa ahead of storms
The Fourth of July celebration at Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa drew large crowds eager for patriotic fun.
The Fourth of July celebration at Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa drew large crowds eager for patriotic fun.
Zephyrhills man’s life saved after good Samaritans perform CPR at beach for 45 minutes
A Zephyrhills family is celebrating life this Independence Day after the husband went into cardiac arrest on Peanut Island in Palm Beach County last week.
A Zephyrhills family is celebrating life this Independence Day after the husband went into cardiac arrest on Peanut Island in Palm Beach County last week.
3 people hit by lightning on St. Pete Beach
Three people were struck by lightning on St. Pete Beach on Friday, Pinellas County officials confirmed to FOX 13.
Three people were struck by lightning on St. Pete Beach on Friday, Pinellas County officials confirmed to FOX 13.
Family of child shot, killed along Courtney Campbell Causeway hold vigil in Tampa
It has been two years since seven-year-old Yitzian Torres Garcia was shot and killed along the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
It has been two years since seven-year-old Yitzian Torres Garcia was shot and killed along the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
Florida pharmacist arrested for DUI after allegedly hitting 3 pedestrians, 1 that might lose leg
A Florida pharmacist has been arrested after he allegedly drove under the influence and crashed into several people, one of whom may need to have his leg amputated.
A Florida pharmacist has been arrested after he allegedly drove under the influence and crashed into several people, one of whom may need to have his leg amputated.
Dog dies after picking up firework as it went off: SPPD
St. Petersburg police say a dog died in a fireworks accident in a neighborhood on Thursday night.
St. Petersburg police say a dog died in a fireworks accident in a neighborhood on Thursday night.
Tampa Bay area's Miki Sudo eats 33 hot dogs, wins 11th women's title in Nathan's contest
For the 11th time, Tampa Bay area resident Miki Sudo is a champion on competitive eating's biggest stage: the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
For the 11th time, Tampa Bay area resident Miki Sudo is a champion on competitive eating's biggest stage: the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
NHC monitoring Invest 92L for possible tropical development off Atlantic coast this weekend
The National Hurricane Center says an area of low pressure dubbed Invest 92L could develop near the Atlantic coast this Fourth of July weekend.
The National Hurricane Center says an area of low pressure dubbed Invest 92L could develop near the Atlantic coast this Fourth of July weekend.
Crash closes busy Hillsborough County road for several hours
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a serious crash, shutting down a stretch of Bloomingdale Ave. for several hours on Friday.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a serious crash, shutting down a stretch of Bloomingdale Ave. for several hours on Friday.
$20M worth of cocaine, marijuana intercepted by Coast Guard
Four separate interdictions led to the seizure of more than 5,500 pounds of illicit drugs.
Four separate interdictions led to the seizure of more than 5,500 pounds of illicit drugs.
St. Pete Pier turns 5 with fireworks, fun run, and 2 days of Independence Day events
The St. Pete Pier is turning five and organizers are celebrating in a big way with two full days of events, all part of the Fourth annual Independence Day at the Pier.
The St. Pete Pier is turning five and organizers are celebrating in a big way with two full days of events, all part of the Fourth annual Independence Day at the Pier.
200 Marines head to Florida in support of ICE as military takes stronger stance on immigration
U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) is sending approximately 200 Marines to Florida in support of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) interior immigration enforcement mission.
U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) is sending approximately 200 Marines to Florida in support of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) interior immigration enforcement mission.
'We want to raise awareness:' Family of football player who died at practice turns pain into purpose
Calvin "C.J." Dickey, Jr.'s, parents should be planning to take their son back to Bucknell University for his second year of Division I football. Instead, they are planning to honor his memory to mark the one-year anniversary of his death.
Calvin "C.J." Dickey, Jr.'s, parents should be planning to take their son back to Bucknell University for his second year of Division I football. Instead, they are planning to honor his memory to mark the one-year anniversary of his death.
Rain or shine: Tampa Bay’s Fourth of July fireworks and drone shows still on
Tampa Bay’s biggest Independence Day celebrations are still set to light up the sky, even with rain clouds hovering overhead.
Tampa Bay’s biggest Independence Day celebrations are still set to light up the sky, even with rain clouds hovering overhead.
Doctors, firefighters caution against fireworks-related injuries, uptick of house fires ahead of July 4
Shooting off your own fireworks can be fun, but it doesn’t take much for the lightshow to become a nightmare.
Shooting off your own fireworks can be fun, but it doesn’t take much for the lightshow to become a nightmare.
New York man dies on Sand Key Thursday afternoon
Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to a water-rescue Thursday afternoon on Sand Key.
Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to a water-rescue Thursday afternoon on Sand Key.
Fourth UTampa baseball player makes reality TV show debut on Love Island
The UTampa baseball program is without a doubt a powerhouse. The Spartans national championship counter is now at ten, which is a Division 2 record.
The UTampa baseball program is without a doubt a powerhouse. The Spartans national championship counter is now at ten, which is a Division 2 record.
'It's a classic Stand Your Ground case,' trial expected to begin Monday in deadly tow yard shooting
The trial for a man accused of shooting and killing another man in front of his tow yard in Mulberry is expected to start on Monday.
The trial for a man accused of shooting and killing another man in front of his tow yard in Mulberry is expected to start on Monday.
New film offers immersive experience, valuable lessons at MOSI's 8K Digital Dome
A new film, "A Vision for Tomorrow," takes full advantage of the new immersive screen of MOSI's Digital Dome.
A new film, "A Vision for Tomorrow," takes full advantage of the new immersive screen of MOSI's Digital Dome.