Florida judge's "exceptionally bad jokes" get him suspended
An investigative panel says the judge's behavior damaged public perception of the judiciary.
An investigative panel says the judge's behavior damaged public perception of the judiciary.
Florida mom goes viral for special bond with manatee named 'Paddle'
A Tampa Bay area mom of two recently went viral on TikTok after sharing her wild manatee encounters.
A Tampa Bay area mom of two recently went viral on TikTok after sharing her wild manatee encounters.
1 hospitalized after house fire in Riverview
A man is recovering in the hospital after fire spread through a home on Thursday, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A man is recovering in the hospital after fire spread through a home on Thursday, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Florida Python Challenge 2025 registration opens
Registration for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge is officially open.
Registration for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge is officially open.
Double murder suspect out on bond busted after bolting from deputies: HCSO
A 13-time convicted felon who was out on bond for two murder charges is back behind bars after Hillsborough County deputies say he sped away from them during a traffic stop.
A 13-time convicted felon who was out on bond for two murder charges is back behind bars after Hillsborough County deputies say he sped away from them during a traffic stop.
Florida becomes 2nd state to ban fluoride from water system after DeSantis bill signing
Florida has become the second state to ban fluoride from its water systems following a bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.
Florida has become the second state to ban fluoride from its water systems following a bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.
Florida fawn gets 'zoomies' during rainstorm in Naples
A Florida resident captured the adorable moment a fawn dashed through a rainstorm in Naples on Saturday.
A Florida resident captured the adorable moment a fawn dashed through a rainstorm in Naples on Saturday.
Polk County ‘street racer’ arrested for speeding 108 mph with teen in car
A 19-year-old woman is accused of racing another vehicle in Polk County at speeds of more than 100 mph.
A 19-year-old woman is accused of racing another vehicle in Polk County at speeds of more than 100 mph.
Polk County ‘arson’ fire sends 1 to hospital: PCFR
A Polk County house fire that sent one person to the hospital is under investigation.
A Polk County house fire that sent one person to the hospital is under investigation.
Florida dog caught on camera riding jet ski in river
A golden retriever was recently caught on camera riding a jet ski in a river off the coast of Fort Lauderdale.
A golden retriever was recently caught on camera riding a jet ski in a river off the coast of Fort Lauderdale.
Church of Scientology withdraws request to buy Clearwater street
The Church of Scientology has pulled its application to buy a street in downtown Clearwater, Mayor Bruce Rector confirmed to FOX 13 hours ahead of a planned vote on Thursday.
The Church of Scientology has pulled its application to buy a street in downtown Clearwater, Mayor Bruce Rector confirmed to FOX 13 hours ahead of a planned vote on Thursday.
Tampa Bay 24/7: Inside Manatee County’s 911 center
While most of the Tampa Bay area is fast asleep, the phones at the Manatee County Emergency Communications Center never stop ringing.
While most of the Tampa Bay area is fast asleep, the phones at the Manatee County Emergency Communications Center never stop ringing.
Deadly Largo crash raises questions about past ‘racing’ case against University of Miami football player
New questions are emerging about whether a University of Miami football player involved in a deadly crash this past weekend should have been behind the wheel at all.
New questions are emerging about whether a University of Miami football player involved in a deadly crash this past weekend should have been behind the wheel at all.
Bill headed to governor's desk would strip age limit policy from Florida malpractice lawsuits
If someone dies due to medical negligence in Florida the ages of the victim and their loved ones determine whether families can sue for medical malpractice. Governor DeSantis could soon change that.
If someone dies due to medical negligence in Florida the ages of the victim and their loved ones determine whether families can sue for medical malpractice. Governor DeSantis could soon change that.
St. Pete man arrested on 16 child porn charges: PCSO
A St. Pete man was arrested for possessing and transferring child porn after Pinellas County investigators say they received a tip.
A St. Pete man was arrested for possessing and transferring child porn after Pinellas County investigators say they received a tip.
Turning harmful algae into renewable energy in Lakeland
A new system in Lakeland is addressing a problem in Florida's waters and creating a source of renewable energy.
A new system in Lakeland is addressing a problem in Florida's waters and creating a source of renewable energy.
Tampa average rent prices higher than national average: Zillow report
Average Tampa rent prices are higher than the national average, according to new numbers from Zillow. As of April 30, the average rent in Tampa is $2,213, according to new Zillow data.
Average Tampa rent prices are higher than the national average, according to new numbers from Zillow. As of April 30, the average rent in Tampa is $2,213, according to new Zillow data.
Grady Judd: 6 arrested, including multiple teens, after 2 killed in Lakeland during drug deal gone wrong
Six people, including multiple teens, were arrested after two people were killed in Lakeland on Monday, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Six people, including multiple teens, were arrested after two people were killed in Lakeland on Monday, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Wharton High baseball team rallies around teammate, advances to first final four
Anthony Markle knew his first season in charge of the Wharton High baseball team would be memorable, but could never have imagined just how memorable it would really be.
Anthony Markle knew his first season in charge of the Wharton High baseball team would be memorable, but could never have imagined just how memorable it would really be.
Budget talks moving slowly in Tallahassee
Tallahassee lawmakers are failing to come to an agreement on the type of tax cuts that Floridians should see.
Tallahassee lawmakers are failing to come to an agreement on the type of tax cuts that Floridians should see.