Flu surge strikes Bay Area as patients pack emergency rooms and urgent care centers
As people return to school and work this week, flu cases are climbing across the Tampa Bay area following the holiday season.
As people return to school and work this week, flu cases are climbing across the Tampa Bay area following the holiday season.
Seminole man arrested after 2 kids see him watching pornography, touching himself at park: Deputies
A Seminole man was arrested after deputies said two children saw him watching pornography and touching himself at a local park.
A Seminole man was arrested after deputies said two children saw him watching pornography and touching himself at a local park.
Uber driver kidnapped at gunpoint after picking up customer at Tampa strip club: PCSO
Polk County deputies have arrested a suspected gunman accused of forcing an Uber driver to go to Dundee after being picked up at a Tampa strip club.
Polk County deputies have arrested a suspected gunman accused of forcing an Uber driver to go to Dundee after being picked up at a Tampa strip club.
FTC finds spike in reported losses from fraud among seniors, reaching $2.4 billion in 2024: Report
A report from the Federal Trade Commission showed a spike in reported losses from fraud among seniors.
A report from the Federal Trade Commission showed a spike in reported losses from fraud among seniors.
Work continues on historic Anna Maria City Pier after 2024 hurricane damage
One by one, new pilings are being installed as the City of Anna Maria Island works to build back the city pier, which has been closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused damage to the pier and even washed away the pier's walkway.
One by one, new pilings are being installed as the City of Anna Maria Island works to build back the city pier, which has been closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused damage to the pier and even washed away the pier's walkway.
Polk County Sheriff's Office opens for sixth district office in fast growing NE Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is opening another district office — this time in the northeast part of the county.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is opening another district office — this time in the northeast part of the county.
Florida leaders react to Nicolás Maduro's capture, first appearance in a New York courtroom
Today, Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody held a press conference in Miami and celebrated the end of Maduro's rule, with Scott calling Maduro a narco-terrorist and saying he jeopardized the security of not just Venezuelans but Americans.
Today, Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody held a press conference in Miami and celebrated the end of Maduro's rule, with Scott calling Maduro a narco-terrorist and saying he jeopardized the security of not just Venezuelans but Americans.
Convicted killer who murdered former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband sentenced to death
Convicted killer Marcelle Waldon was sentenced to death on Monday in Polk County in the killings of a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband.
Convicted killer Marcelle Waldon was sentenced to death on Monday in Polk County in the killings of a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband.
Man dies from burns during incident at Haines City High School
Officials arrived at Haines City High School Sunday night to find a 32-year-old man lying in an alcove near one of the buildings with severe burns.
Officials arrived at Haines City High School Sunday night to find a 32-year-old man lying in an alcove near one of the buildings with severe burns.
Fire tears through vehicles at Grand Hyatt hotel garage: TFR
Several cars were on fire Monday afternoon in the garage at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Tampa, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Several cars were on fire Monday afternoon in the garage at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Tampa, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Two arrested in armed robbery at Latin grocery store in Bradenton: Deputies
Two men were arrested after an armed robbery at a Latin grocery store in Bradenton on Sunday, according to deputies.
Two men were arrested after an armed robbery at a Latin grocery store in Bradenton on Sunday, according to deputies.
Buddy Baseball opens new accessible field for players with special needs
On Monday morning, Buddy Baseball celebrated the opening of their new accessible field for players with special needs.
On Monday morning, Buddy Baseball celebrated the opening of their new accessible field for players with special needs.
Florida’s pot proposal called ‘fatally flawed’ by state attorney general
Attorney General James Uthmeier and two major business groups have urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment, arguing it is misleading and conflicts with federal law.
Attorney General James Uthmeier and two major business groups have urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment, arguing it is misleading and conflicts with federal law.
Body found in pond near International Plaza: Police
Tampa police are investigating after they say a body was pulled from a retention pond near International Plaza on Monday morning.
Tampa police are investigating after they say a body was pulled from a retention pond near International Plaza on Monday morning.
Sarasota man accused in burglary of $250K classic Porsche cuts off ankle monitor, skips town: Police
A Sarasota man accused in a 2023 burglary at the former Sarasota Classic Car Museum landed back behind bars after police say he cut off his ankle monitor and skipped town.
A Sarasota man accused in a 2023 burglary at the former Sarasota Classic Car Museum landed back behind bars after police say he cut off his ankle monitor and skipped town.
Florida man dressed in red lace bra accused of hiding gun under prosthetic silicone breasts: ‘It was ugly’
A Florida man landed behind bars after Polk County deputies say he had a gun hidden under prosthetic silicone breasts while he was trespassing at a construction site.
A Florida man landed behind bars after Polk County deputies say he had a gun hidden under prosthetic silicone breasts while he was trespassing at a construction site.
Propane explosion in Spring Hill sends 1 to hospital: HCFR
One person was burned in a propane explosion in Spring Hill on Sunday, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
One person was burned in a propane explosion in Spring Hill on Sunday, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
FOX 13’s Lloyd Sowers retires after nearly 40 years at WTVT
Lloyd Sowers knows the story of the Tampa Bay area. He's been telling it for more than 38 years, ever since he first walked through the doors of what was then called "Pulse 13," and he is retiring on Monday.
Lloyd Sowers knows the story of the Tampa Bay area. He's been telling it for more than 38 years, ever since he first walked through the doors of what was then called "Pulse 13," and he is retiring on Monday.
Parrish community mourns death of missing child found dead in Alabama
A Parrish family is mourning the death of a four-year-old boy who was found dead after disappearing while visiting his father in Alabama.
A Parrish family is mourning the death of a four-year-old boy who was found dead after disappearing while visiting his father in Alabama.
Repticon brings exotic animals and education to Lakeland
If you’re into creepy, crawly animals, there’s a convention in Lakeland for you.
If you’re into creepy, crawly animals, there’s a convention in Lakeland for you.