Controversy over Florida fishing license changes
Florida’s new fishing license policy is drawing sharp criticism from charter captains and fishing guides who say it could hurt tourism and cost businesses customers.
Florida’s new fishing license policy is drawing sharp criticism from charter captains and fishing guides who say it could hurt tourism and cost businesses customers.
Memorial Day weekend is coinciding with nesting season of threatened shorebird
A colony of state-protected birds has nested on Lido Beach, and wildlife advocates are urging beachgoers to keep their distance ahead of the busy holiday weekend.
A colony of state-protected birds has nested on Lido Beach, and wildlife advocates are urging beachgoers to keep their distance ahead of the busy holiday weekend.
9/11 steel beam stops in Land O'Lakes as part of a nationwide Tunnel to Towers tour
A nearly 22-foot steel beam, weighing more than 16-thousand pounds, now serves as a moving tribute to the lives lost and heroes who sacrificed everything on September 11th.
A nearly 22-foot steel beam, weighing more than 16-thousand pounds, now serves as a moving tribute to the lives lost and heroes who sacrificed everything on September 11th.
Plane in fatal Land O’ Lakes crash only in flight for 30 seconds before crash, NTSB report says
The National Transportation Safety Board has released their latest findings on a plane that crashed last month in a Land O’ Lakes neighborhood, killing the pilot.
The National Transportation Safety Board has released their latest findings on a plane that crashed last month in a Land O’ Lakes neighborhood, killing the pilot.
Wrong way DUI driver crashes into vehicles, killing Bradenton woman, hospitalizing others: FHP
A Bradenton woman is dead, and several others are injured after troopers said a wrong-way driver crashed into several vehicles on I-75.
A Bradenton woman is dead, and several others are injured after troopers said a wrong-way driver crashed into several vehicles on I-75.
Permitted burn on golf course under control after causing spot fires: HCFR
Hernando County Fire Rescue has contained a golf course fire after a permitted burn got out of control.
Hernando County Fire Rescue has contained a golf course fire after a permitted burn got out of control.
No matter what time of day or night, Tampa diner aims to deliver the perfect slice of New York-Style pizza
It's a stone-oven pizza joint and a 24-hour diner all in one location. Brooklyn Diner and Pizza was born from the desire of owner Moe Hassan's search for an all-night diner that could create an authentic slice of New York Style Pizza.
It's a stone-oven pizza joint and a 24-hour diner all in one location. Brooklyn Diner and Pizza was born from the desire of owner Moe Hassan's search for an all-night diner that could create an authentic slice of New York Style Pizza.
Cuba faces an energy crisis as the U. S. continues to block oil shipments
Cuba’s economy is crippled, and its infrastructure has been crumbling. The nation produces less than half the oil it needs and has officially run out of its reserves, according to multiple international reports.
Cuba’s economy is crippled, and its infrastructure has been crumbling. The nation produces less than half the oil it needs and has officially run out of its reserves, according to multiple international reports.
March of Dimes walk brings Tampa Bay families together to raise awareness for premature births
It’s a walk where every step counts. FOX13 teamed up with the March of Dimes “March for Babies," bringing the Tampa Bay community together for a mile-and-a-half walk to raise awareness about premature births, infant loss and the impact those journeys have on families.
It’s a walk where every step counts. FOX13 teamed up with the March of Dimes “March for Babies," bringing the Tampa Bay community together for a mile-and-a-half walk to raise awareness about premature births, infant loss and the impact those journeys have on families.
Father arrested for DUI with 5-year-old in the backseat: HCSO
A man from Wimauma has been arrested for driving under the influence after deputies responded to a call about a person-down at a Shell gas station in Plant City.
A man from Wimauma has been arrested for driving under the influence after deputies responded to a call about a person-down at a Shell gas station in Plant City.
Bicyclist dead after car drives into bike lane, hits bicyclist: FHP
One man is dead after a driver drove into a bike lane and struck a bicyclist.
One man is dead after a driver drove into a bike lane and struck a bicyclist.
Tampa police host event aimed at preventing teen takeovers: 'Know the officer behind the badge'
Exactly one week after a "teen takeover" in downtown Tampa led to 22 arrests, the Tampa Police Department hosted a community event on Friday night aimed at keeping teens out of trouble.
Exactly one week after a "teen takeover" in downtown Tampa led to 22 arrests, the Tampa Police Department hosted a community event on Friday night aimed at keeping teens out of trouble.
St. Pete community rallies to help rebuild after fire destroys USF Marine Science Laboratory building
For some scientists at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science, the fire that tore through a marine sciences laboratory building earlier this month did more than damage a facility; it threatened a lifetime of research.
For some scientists at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science, the fire that tore through a marine sciences laboratory building earlier this month did more than damage a facility; it threatened a lifetime of research.
UF researchers warn 4 Bay Area counties could face highest strawberry disease risk from predicted El Niño
Strawberry season may have wrapped up, but scientists are looking ahead to the predicted El Niño weather pattern this year, which brings a higher chance for fruit diseases.
Strawberry season may have wrapped up, but scientists are looking ahead to the predicted El Niño weather pattern this year, which brings a higher chance for fruit diseases.
Lithia brush fire spreads, leaves 1 person critically injured: HCFR
A brush fire in Lithia scorched approximately 10 acres on Friday afternoon, sending one person to the hospital in critical condition, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A brush fire in Lithia scorched approximately 10 acres on Friday afternoon, sending one person to the hospital in critical condition, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Teachers, community mourn 4-year-old and grandmother killed in Largo mobile home fire: 'She was the light'
Friday, a memorial filled with flowers, stuffed animals and a rosary sat in front of what’s left of the Largo home where four-year-old Rahzi lived with her father and her grandmother.
Friday, a memorial filled with flowers, stuffed animals and a rosary sat in front of what’s left of the Largo home where four-year-old Rahzi lived with her father and her grandmother.
Judge weighs constitutionality of Florida’s new congressional district map
The future of Florida’s new congressional map is now in the hands of a Leon County judge after attorneys for voting rights groups and the state squared off in court over whether the redistricting plan is unconstitutional.
The future of Florida’s new congressional map is now in the hands of a Leon County judge after attorneys for voting rights groups and the state squared off in court over whether the redistricting plan is unconstitutional.
Lakeland nonprofit opens $6.5M apartment buildings for chronically homeless residents
Gospel Inc. recently opened new permanent apartments in Lakeland for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. It is much more than just a roof over their heads; it is a place to build new skills and find a sense of community.
Gospel Inc. recently opened new permanent apartments in Lakeland for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. It is much more than just a roof over their heads; it is a place to build new skills and find a sense of community.
Tampa girls flag football: 4 Bay Area teams compete for state titles
Hillsborough and Pinellas County teams are taking over the AdventHealth Training Center this weekend as they compete for high school girls' flag football state championships.
Hillsborough and Pinellas County teams are taking over the AdventHealth Training Center this weekend as they compete for high school girls' flag football state championships.
Manatee County father arrested after child finds gun under bed, accidentally shoots 5-year-old sibling: MCSO
A Manatee County man is facing a felony charge after investigators say one of his children found a gun under his father's bed and accidentally shot his 5-year-old sibling inside their home in March.
A Manatee County man is facing a felony charge after investigators say one of his children found a gun under his father's bed and accidentally shot his 5-year-old sibling inside their home in March.