Tropics remain quiet as disturbance develops near Bermuda

FOX 13 meteorologists are keeping an eye on a small disturbance east-southeast of Bermuda, but high wind shear and dry Saharan dust should keep the rest of the tropics quiet for a bit longer. 

Tampa stabbing leaves man hospitalized, 1 arrested: Police

A man is recovering in a hospital after a stabbing in Ybor City early Friday morning led to an arrest, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

Oxford Exchange owners plan 550-acre wellness retreat near Dade City

Blake Casper and his sister Allison Casper Adams, the owners of Caspers Company and Tampa's Oxford Exchange, plan to build a 550-acre wellness retreat called Clay Hill near Dade City.

TPA to replace 54-year-old air traffic control tower with FAA-approved funding

Tampa International Airport is set to build a new $155 million air traffic control tower to replace its aging facility, including $18 million in modern technology from the Federal Aviation Administration.

St. Petersburg cafe: Pay-what-you-can venue opens on Central Avenue

A new café on Central Avenue is opening its doors with a mission to serve the local community regardless of a customer's ability to pay.

Jeffrey Crum trial: Verdict reached for Jennifer Odom’s accused killer

A jury reached a verdict in the Jeffrey Crum murder trial after several days of testimony from more than two dozen prosecution witnesses.

USF grad's '9Yaps' app connects students to local business deals

A former food delivery driver turned entrepreneur is finding new ways to connect students with nearby local businesses through a custom-built mobile app called 9Yaps.

Gas Dash brings fuel delivery straight to Tampa drivers

Gas Dash expanded its app-based mobile fuel delivery service into the Tampa area to allow drivers to get gasoline delivered directly to their parked vehicles.

Covered St. Pete Pride mural peaks through black paint on Central Avenue

Bright rainbow colors are breaking through the black paint used to cover a Pride street mural in St. Petersburg after state officials ordered its removal.

Polk County Fire Rescue mourns volunteer chaplain killed in crash

A beloved Polk County Fire Rescue chaplain died Wednesday morning when a dump truck ran a red light and crashed into his car in Eagle Lake.

Bond set for Ex-Sarasota officer accused of misusing Flock cameras hundreds of times

A former Sarasota police officer faces criminal charges after authorities said he improperly searched for the same license plate hundreds of times using law enforcement surveillance technology.

Largo High School frosts bathroom mirrors to curb tardiness, parents upset

Largo High School frosted mirrors in the girls’ and boys’ restrooms this year to reduce student tardiness — and parents aren’t happy. 

Movie money used to pay for dinner lands 2 Florida woman in jail: SLCSO

Deputies arrested two women after a group attempted to pay their bill at a Port St. Lucie restaurant using counterfeit movie money, according to law enforcement. 

Citrus County deputy fired after battering Target employee while on duty: CCSO

A Citrus County deputy found himself on the other side of the law and out of a job after authorities say he made sexual comments toward a Target employee and grabbed her by a necklace. 

Florida Cyclosporiasis cases rise to 460: Here’s a county-by-county breakdown

Florida health officials are tracking a surge in Cyclosporiasis cases as a nationwide outbreak of the parasite spreads across the Sunshine State. 

Tampa waives pool fees as heat index hits 112 degrees

Tampa officials are waiving entrance fees for all 12 city-operated public pools on days when heat advisories are active, providing families relief as heat index values reach 112 degrees.