Booker High School football pauses varsity play: Here is why

A high school football program in Sarasota canceled its varsity season after dismissing its former head coach and losing several players to transfer. 

19-year-old man dies after being pulled from Clearwater pool

A 19-year-old died on Thursday following a reported drowning call at a pool in Clearwater, according to the city.

Professional boxer Prichard Colón dies at 33, years after career-ending fight injury

Former professional boxer Prichard Colón has died after a long health battle years after suffering an injury from a professional fight, according to Remezcla. 

Neighbors demand safety changes after deadly St. Pete crosswalk crash

A deadly crash in St. Petersburg is renewing calls for changes along a stretch of MLK Street South that neighbors say has become increasingly dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.

Cristobal downgraded to post-tropical cyclone

FOX 13 meteorologists are monitoring Cristobal, which has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone and two other tropical weather systems moving through the Atlantic basin, though none pose an immediate threat to the United States.

Man arrested after exposing himself to teen girls in Tampa: HCSO

A 32-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after he exposed himself to two 15-year-old girls and grabbed one of them Wednesday morning in Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. 

Florida woman fights off man accused of attacking her while jogging: ‘She did good’

A woman jogging in Florida fought off an attacker who dragged her into the woods Tuesday morning, leading to a swift community-wide search that landed the suspect in custody within 30 minutes, according to the Clay County Sheriff's Office.

'Alligator Alcatraz' site given back to Miami-Dade County

The state of Florida has returned control of the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport – the make-shift detention facility established in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz' – to Miami-Dade County, following the closure of the detention facility operation.

FLOCK cameras help find kidnapped Florida kids: LCPD

A man was jailed in Lake City after investigators say he attacked a woman inside a police station lobby on Monday and stole her car with two children inside. 

Area code history highlights Tampa identity during 813 Day celebrations

On August 13, Tampa businesses are serving up $8.13 specials, residents are wearing 813 shirts and local landmarks are leaning into the city’s best-known three numbers.

K9 Ace becomes first canine patient saved by Tampa General Aeromed

K9 Ace is retiring at home after emergency air responders flew him to Manatee County veterinary hospital after he was shot by a suspect during a shootout in Polk County. 

68 drivers caught speeding in Bradenton school zones on first day

Bradenton police caught 68 drivers speeding through school zones on the first day of school, marking an increase in traffic violations compared to last year.

Pizza Hut in Homosassa Springs revives classic 1980s look, sees sales soar

A restaurant franchisee is bringing back 1980s nostalgia by transforming a Homosassa Springs Pizza Hut into a retro dining room complete with vintage decor and traditional menu favorites.