Republican Jimmy Patronis wins Florida's 1st congressional district race, defeating Democrat Gay Valimont
Republican Jimmy Patronis won a special election Tuesday in Florida’s 1st Congressional District, securing a seat in the reliably Republican Panhandle with the backing of former President Donald Trump.
Republican Jimmy Patronis won a special election Tuesday in Florida’s 1st Congressional District, securing a seat in the reliably Republican Panhandle with the backing of former President Donald Trump.
Hurricane Helene storm surge relocates dozens of Egmont Key tortoises to Fort De Soto
Visitors to Fort De Soto may notice some new residents. Experts say they’re monitoring 84 tortoise burrows at Fort De Soto, which is 10 times the number of burrows there before Hurricane Helene.
Visitors to Fort De Soto may notice some new residents. Experts say they’re monitoring 84 tortoise burrows at Fort De Soto, which is 10 times the number of burrows there before Hurricane Helene.
Happy Birthday FOX 13: WTVT’s 70 years worth of memories, stories in Tampa Bay
FOX 13 is celebrating our 70th anniversary. We have many longtime viewers who share our memories as well as a lot of new residents that we want to share our story with too.
FOX 13 is celebrating our 70th anniversary. We have many longtime viewers who share our memories as well as a lot of new residents that we want to share our story with too.
Holmes Beach community continues to rebuild nearly 6 months after hurricanes
Six months after back-to-back hurricanes, you’ll still find streets on Holmes Beach lined with dumpsters.
Six months after back-to-back hurricanes, you’ll still find streets on Holmes Beach lined with dumpsters.
Sun 'n Fun opens for 51st annual show in Lakeland
It's Opening Day at Sun 'n Fun! The 51st edition of the annual event will draw hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts to the Swan City over the next week.
It's Opening Day at Sun 'n Fun! The 51st edition of the annual event will draw hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts to the Swan City over the next week.
Florida man searched ‘dent in baby forehead’ a day before taking critically injured infant to hospital: CCSO
A Florida man and woman were arrested after deputies say an infant in their care had to have emergency surgery to repair damage to its skull and bleeding in the brain.
A Florida man and woman were arrested after deputies say an infant in their care had to have emergency surgery to repair damage to its skull and bleeding in the brain.
Florida doctor accused of kissing, hugging patient without consent: Police
A Florida doctor has been arrested for an alleged battery on a patient.
A Florida doctor has been arrested for an alleged battery on a patient.
Woman accused of operating Tampa drug house appears before judge
The woman renting the Tampa house that was raided last week as part of a narcotics investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office went before a judge on Tuesday.
The woman renting the Tampa house that was raided last week as part of a narcotics investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office went before a judge on Tuesday.
A Gulf War veteran convicted of killing his girlfriend and 3 children is set for execution
A Gulf War Army veteran convicted of the shotgun slayings of his girlfriend and her three children has been scheduled for execution in Florida, the fourth death warrant signed this year by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
A Gulf War Army veteran convicted of the shotgun slayings of his girlfriend and her three children has been scheduled for execution in Florida, the fourth death warrant signed this year by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
'Hope Florida' program adds public assistance liaison to every county sheriff's office
The 'Hope Florida' program is adding a public assistance liaison to every county sheriff's office in the state.
The 'Hope Florida' program is adding a public assistance liaison to every county sheriff's office in the state.
Florida man hiding in tree brought down by K-9 after leaving accomplice hanging during botched burglary: DCSO
A Florida burglary suspect may have been barking up the wrong tree while trying to hide from deputies, but he was no match for a K-9 who sniffed him out among the leaves.
A Florida burglary suspect may have been barking up the wrong tree while trying to hide from deputies, but he was no match for a K-9 who sniffed him out among the leaves.
Florida man accused of opening fire next to Citrus County fair as attendees were leaving
Citrus County deputies have arrested a man they say fired a gun last week as people were leaving the fair.
Citrus County deputies have arrested a man they say fired a gun last week as people were leaving the fair.
More than $846K stolen from Florida school district in fraud scheme: CCSO
Investigators in Citrus County are working to figure out who's behind a "sophisticated" scheme leading to more than $846,000 in fraudulent transfers from the Citrus County School Board, a portion of which is still missing.
Investigators in Citrus County are working to figure out who's behind a "sophisticated" scheme leading to more than $846,000 in fraudulent transfers from the Citrus County School Board, a portion of which is still missing.
Key congressional seats up for grabs in special elections as GOP holds slim House majority
Voters in parts of Florida are heading to the polls on Tuesday to fill two congressional seats recently vacated by Republicans.
Voters in parts of Florida are heading to the polls on Tuesday to fill two congressional seats recently vacated by Republicans.
Florida woman swings conch shell at man, later arrested for felony battery: police
A Florida woman was arrested after allegedly throwing a large conch shell covered in barnacles at a man following an argument over the weekend, authorities said.
A Florida woman was arrested after allegedly throwing a large conch shell covered in barnacles at a man following an argument over the weekend, authorities said.
Armed woman shot by deputies after waving gun, ramming several vehicles: PCSO
A 65-year-old woman was shot by Pinellas County deputies after the sheriff's office says she took off from multiple traffic stops, waved a gun and rammed several vehicles, injuring a deputy.
A 65-year-old woman was shot by Pinellas County deputies after the sheriff's office says she took off from multiple traffic stops, waved a gun and rammed several vehicles, injuring a deputy.
Homeowner refuses to let 2024 hurricanes push him off Bradenton Beach
In the aftermath of 2024's devastating hurricanes, some have chosen to walk away – but one Bradenton Beach resident has made it his goal to return home.
In the aftermath of 2024's devastating hurricanes, some have chosen to walk away – but one Bradenton Beach resident has made it his goal to return home.
St. Pete to begin innovative seagrass restoration project this summer
Part of St. Petersburg’s coastline is about to undergo a transformation 10 years in the making.
Part of St. Petersburg’s coastline is about to undergo a transformation 10 years in the making.
7-Eleven customer shot, killed by worker during dispute at Tampa store: TPD
A man died after Tampa police say a 7-Eleven worker shot him during a dispute on Monday night.
A man died after Tampa police say a 7-Eleven worker shot him during a dispute on Monday night.
Survivor of Tampa dump truck crash seeks justice
A survivor of a Tampa dump truck crash that killed two people and injured multiple others is seeking justice and encouraging all drivers to pay attention on the roads.
A survivor of a Tampa dump truck crash that killed two people and injured multiple others is seeking justice and encouraging all drivers to pay attention on the roads.