18-year-old driver arrested after returning to scene of deadly hit & run: FHP

An 18-year-old is facing criminal charges after hitting and killing a man, driving away, then returning to the scene in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Pedestrian hit & killed in Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park police are investigating a crash on Wednesday night that killed a person trying to cross a busy road.

Coral species return to Florida Aquarium after evacuation from hurricanes

It was a special homecoming on Wednesday for some important Florida wildlife. Dozens of coral species are now back in the Florida Aquarium's care after being evacuated during Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

Florida's affordable housing crisis: The missing middle part 4 of 4

Florida passed reforms in zoning and taxes to try to make homes more affordable, but it's not paying off for many like Becky Robinson.

Visit St. Pete-Clearwater aiming to bring tourism back to Pinellas after hurricanes

More than 30 of the largest tour operators and travel agents were in Clearwater Wednesday night as the group ‘Visit St. Pete-Clearwater’ showcased how the area is still shining in the wake of the recent storms – and ready to welcome guests now with beaches fully open. 

Sen. Rick Scott readies for second term with forceful defense of Trump's cabinet picks

As Senator Rick Scott prepares to begin his second term in the Senate and 15th year serving Floridians, he weighed in on President-elect Trump's most controversial cabinet appointments and the confirmation process during a one-on-one interview with FOX 13 News. 

Mother and son charged with 54 counts of animal abuse after dogs, cats were found in 'deplorable conditions'

An eviction turned into a rescue operation for 46 dogs and 8 cats in Highlands County that were found in a home covered in feces and infested with roaches and rats, according to officials.

Video: Riverview carnival worker arrested for pointing laser at HCSO helicopter: ‘I was just being stupid’

A Riverview man learned he couldn’t hide from Hillsborough County deputies after they said he pointed a green laser at one of the agency’s helicopters while it was in the air. 

Miami-bound flight hits severe turbulence on way from Sweden to Florida

Passengers on a recent Scandinavian Airlines flight bound for Miami experienced a travel nightmare when their plane hit severe turbulence.

Mother killed, toddler hospitalized after crash in unincorporated Bartow, deputies say

A 24-year-old mother died, and her toddler was airlifted to a Tampa hospital after their SUV crashed into the back of a semi-truck on Tuesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

'Runaway' African tortoise named T Pain rescued by Clearwater police

An African tortoise that ran, or walked slowly, away from his Clearwater home earlier this month has been reunited with his owner.