Florida Senate targets 'high stakes' testing
The Florida Senate on Thursday passed a wide-ranging education bill that includes eliminating a requirement that high-school students pass algebra and language-arts tests to earn standard diplomas.
The Florida Senate on Thursday passed a wide-ranging education bill that includes eliminating a requirement that high-school students pass algebra and language-arts tests to earn standard diplomas.
Women's Final Four tips off Friday night in Tampa with national title on the line
After months of buildup and buzzer-beaters, the 2025 NCAA Women’s Final Four has arrived in Tampa.
After months of buildup and buzzer-beaters, the 2025 NCAA Women’s Final Four has arrived in Tampa.
Clearwater leaders delay vote on selling street to Church of Scientology
After hours of heated debate and discussion, Clearwater City Council voted Thursday to postpone voting on the sale of a public street to the Church of Scientology for another month.
After hours of heated debate and discussion, Clearwater City Council voted Thursday to postpone voting on the sale of a public street to the Church of Scientology for another month.
Video: Florida boat captain's 'boat rage' goes viral
A video viewed more than 8 million times shows a boat captain arguing with a fisherman, then climbing onto his boat to demand an apology.
A video viewed more than 8 million times shows a boat captain arguing with a fisherman, then climbing onto his boat to demand an apology.
Women’s Final 4 events begin in Tampa
The pre-game festivities ahead of the 2025 Women's Final Four in Tampa are underway.
The pre-game festivities ahead of the 2025 Women's Final Four in Tampa are underway.
Inside a Blue Angels flight: FOX 13’s Allie Corey soars above Sun n’ Fun Expo in Lakeland
The 51st Sun n' Fun expo in Lakeland is where the legendary U.S. Navy Blue Angels will awe thousands of spectators with their daring aerial shows. Before they got into formation, FOX 13’s Allie Corey got to take a ride on Wednesday on Blue Angel #7 high above the skies of the Tampa Bay area.
The 51st Sun n' Fun expo in Lakeland is where the legendary U.S. Navy Blue Angels will awe thousands of spectators with their daring aerial shows. Before they got into formation, FOX 13’s Allie Corey got to take a ride on Wednesday on Blue Angel #7 high above the skies of the Tampa Bay area.
USF's Sofia Chepenik's vocals carry further than the lacrosse field
Sofia Chepenik's voice on the lacrosse field is unmistakable.
Sofia Chepenik's voice on the lacrosse field is unmistakable.
Grady Judd: Accused ring leader behind illegal gambling house charged with money laundering
A Lakeland man is facing money laundering charges after deputies said he was the ring leader behind an illegal gambling house.
A Lakeland man is facing money laundering charges after deputies said he was the ring leader behind an illegal gambling house.
Florida wildlife leaders weighing state's first potential black bear hunt in a decade
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of virtual public meetings this week, as it asks for feedback about the state's first potential black bear hunt in a decade.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of virtual public meetings this week, as it asks for feedback about the state's first potential black bear hunt in a decade.
Florida man accused of trying to cash forged check felt he was doing something ‘shady and ‘wrong’: HCSO
A Florida man is accused of trying to cash a fraudulent check in Hernando County and more suspects may be facing charges.
A Florida man is accused of trying to cash a fraudulent check in Hernando County and more suspects may be facing charges.
Auburndale mother arrested after lying to protect daughter accused in hit-and-run that left child hospitalized
An Auburndale mother was arrested after police said she lied to protect her daughter accused in a hit-and-run crash that left a 6-year-old child hospitalized, according to police.
An Auburndale mother was arrested after police said she lied to protect her daughter accused in a hit-and-run crash that left a 6-year-old child hospitalized, according to police.
Florida nonprofit Yes Queen Dress Drive supplies free dresses ahead of dance season
Yes Queen Dress Drive is a local non-profit looking to ease the high costs of shopping for prom and homecoming dresses.
Yes Queen Dress Drive is a local non-profit looking to ease the high costs of shopping for prom and homecoming dresses.
Man who claimed to accidentally shoot, kill Valrico woman charged with first-degree murder: HCSO
Charges against a deadly shooting suspect were upgraded Thursday afternoon following an autopsy on the victim.
Charges against a deadly shooting suspect were upgraded Thursday afternoon following an autopsy on the victim.
Bradenton Beach businesses still face permit frustrations months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
During March, the sidewalk outside of Walter Loos' Bradenton Beach ice cream parlor is usually packed.
During March, the sidewalk outside of Walter Loos' Bradenton Beach ice cream parlor is usually packed.
Florida man claiming to be ICE agent arrested after threatening to deport 2 Hispanic men: MCSO
A Florida man is accused of pretending to be an ICE agent and threatening to deport two Hispanic men during a traffic stop.
A Florida man is accused of pretending to be an ICE agent and threatening to deport two Hispanic men during a traffic stop.
These Florida cities could see home prices fall
Florida is experiencing a housing affordability crisis and high insurance rates.
Florida is experiencing a housing affordability crisis and high insurance rates.
Suspect in custody following carjacking, sexual assault: North Port Police Department
Law enforcement officers in Florida are investigating a carjacking that took place in North Port and a subsequent sexual assault that happened in Charlotte County.
Law enforcement officers in Florida are investigating a carjacking that took place in North Port and a subsequent sexual assault that happened in Charlotte County.
Florida mom shot 10 times while in bed with 3 kids in murder-for-hire hit, deputies say
A Florida man has been arrested after he shot and killed his girlfriend while she slept in bed with their three children, deputies say. The man then allegedly attempted to stage the murder as a home invasion.
A Florida man has been arrested after he shot and killed his girlfriend while she slept in bed with their three children, deputies say. The man then allegedly attempted to stage the murder as a home invasion.
Florida grandmother sentenced to prison for baby's hot car death
A judge sentenced Tracey Nix to five years in prison after an emotional hearing on Thursday, nearly two-and-a-half years after her infant granddaughter died in a hot car in Hardee County.
A judge sentenced Tracey Nix to five years in prison after an emotional hearing on Thursday, nearly two-and-a-half years after her infant granddaughter died in a hot car in Hardee County.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Cat dies from cancer
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its K-9s.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its K-9s.