Tampa brush fire grows quickly, spreads to Copeland Park: TFR
Tampa Fire Rescue firefighters battled a quickly moving brush fire that spread to Copeland Park Friday evening.
Tampa Fire Rescue firefighters battled a quickly moving brush fire that spread to Copeland Park Friday evening.
Florida woman killed after car hits and goes under semi-truck, crashes into church near Haines City: PCSO
A 24-year-old Florida woman was killed early Friday morning after she hit a semi-truck on U.S. 27 and then crashed into a nearby church building, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A 24-year-old Florida woman was killed early Friday morning after she hit a semi-truck on U.S. 27 and then crashed into a nearby church building, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Gasworx development celebrates topping-off for Olivette
The tallest building in the latest phase in Ybor City's Gasworx development had its topping-out party on Friday afternoon.
The tallest building in the latest phase in Ybor City's Gasworx development had its topping-out party on Friday afternoon.
Lakeland’s first-ever Fuego Festival ignites downtown with Latin culture celebration
The Fuego Festival is spicing up downtown Lakeland. The one-day event is a celebration of Latin culture — bringing fire, rhythm, flavor and heritage.
The Fuego Festival is spicing up downtown Lakeland. The one-day event is a celebration of Latin culture — bringing fire, rhythm, flavor and heritage.
Florida gas prices could fall below $4: Iran says Strait of Hormuz is reopening
As Iran announces the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the price of oil has already started to plummet.
As Iran announces the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the price of oil has already started to plummet.
Downtown Lakeland hosts inaugural Fuego Festival
The Fuego Festival is spicing up downtown Lakeland. The one-day event is a celebration of Latin culture — bringing fire, rhythm, flavor and heritage. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
The Fuego Festival is spicing up downtown Lakeland. The one-day event is a celebration of Latin culture — bringing fire, rhythm, flavor and heritage. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
FHP warns of deadly distracted driving spike as Florida road fatalities reach highest level since 2021
We’ve all been there - stuck behind a driver who is on their cell phone, scrolling, failing to realize the light has turned green. While it can be a pain, it becomes an even bigger problem when those drivers keep their eyes on their devices after the light turns green.
We’ve all been there - stuck behind a driver who is on their cell phone, scrolling, failing to realize the light has turned green. While it can be a pain, it becomes an even bigger problem when those drivers keep their eyes on their devices after the light turns green.
Tampa's Breakaway Music Festival brings EDM crowds, economic boost and inclusion to the city
Tens of thousands of electronic dance music (EDM) fans are expected at Raymond James Stadium for the two-day Breakaway Music Festival Friday and Saturday.
Tens of thousands of electronic dance music (EDM) fans are expected at Raymond James Stadium for the two-day Breakaway Music Festival Friday and Saturday.
St. Pete couple arrested after infant found unresponsive dies in hospital with bruises and cuts: Police
A St. Petersburg couple is facing felony charges after their 1-month-old child was found unresponsive Thursday and later died in the hospital with bruises and cuts all around his body, according to St. Pete Police Department arrest affidavits.
A St. Petersburg couple is facing felony charges after their 1-month-old child was found unresponsive Thursday and later died in the hospital with bruises and cuts all around his body, according to St. Pete Police Department arrest affidavits.
Inverness distillery explosion sends 3 to hospital: CCSO
An explosion at Storm Distillery in Inverness injured three people on Friday morning and shut down the entire downtown courthouse square for hours.
An explosion at Storm Distillery in Inverness injured three people on Friday morning and shut down the entire downtown courthouse square for hours.
Florida family warns of AI scam targeting owners of missing pets
A Florida family is sharing their story to warn other pet owners after scammers used Artificial Intelligence to orchestrate a scam involving their missing dog.
A Florida family is sharing their story to warn other pet owners after scammers used Artificial Intelligence to orchestrate a scam involving their missing dog.
Attempted murder suspects accused of shooting 2 teens in Tampa arrested in Manatee County
Two suspects have been arrested in Manatee County in connection with a shooting that sent two teens to the hospital on Thursday afternoon.
Two suspects have been arrested in Manatee County in connection with a shooting that sent two teens to the hospital on Thursday afternoon.
Man sitting on Swann Avenue hit, killed by driver: TPD
Tampa police are investigating a deadly pedestrian crash.
Tampa police are investigating a deadly pedestrian crash.
U.S. Coast Guard seizes over 3.8K pounds of cocaine after operations in international waters
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa’s crew offloaded around 3,825 pounds of cocaine, worth more than $28.7 million dollars on Thursday at Base Miami Beach.
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa’s crew offloaded around 3,825 pounds of cocaine, worth more than $28.7 million dollars on Thursday at Base Miami Beach.
St. Pete targets safety, housing and park improvements in Thirteenth Street Heights neighborhood plan
After months of community meetings and engagement, the city of St. Petersburg has approved a new neighborhood plan for Thirteenth Street Heights. The area is in the shadow of Tropicana Field and near the proposed redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District.
After months of community meetings and engagement, the city of St. Petersburg has approved a new neighborhood plan for Thirteenth Street Heights. The area is in the shadow of Tropicana Field and near the proposed redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District.
Florida attorney general investigates OpenAI, claims ChatGPT assisted FSU mass shooter
Generative AI is prompting some questions in Florida, as the state attorney general’s office launched an investigation into Open AI and ChatGPT.
Generative AI is prompting some questions in Florida, as the state attorney general’s office launched an investigation into Open AI and ChatGPT.
Pinellas County high schools halt weapon detector pilot program after long lines, false alarms reported
Starting next week, students at two Pinellas County high schools will no longer need to walk through weapon detectors. Pinellas County Schools is pausing its pilot program only 10 days after it began.
Starting next week, students at two Pinellas County high schools will no longer need to walk through weapon detectors. Pinellas County Schools is pausing its pilot program only 10 days after it began.
USF defensive tackle Major Dillard ready to prove doubters wrong
USF senior defensive tackle Major Dillard has a major obsession with playing in the trenches. "A lot of people don't like playing nose guard," Dillard said. "Personally, I love it."The 330-pound defensive lineman loves it because it requires that nose to the grindstone mentality.
USF senior defensive tackle Major Dillard has a major obsession with playing in the trenches. "A lot of people don't like playing nose guard," Dillard said. "Personally, I love it."The 330-pound defensive lineman loves it because it requires that nose to the grindstone mentality.
Country Thunder 2026 festival plans revealed: What to expect at Coachman Park
New event details and information has been released about Country Thunder’s last-minute move to Coachman Park in Clearwater, with organizers racing to finalize plans just weeks before the event.
New event details and information has been released about Country Thunder’s last-minute move to Coachman Park in Clearwater, with organizers racing to finalize plans just weeks before the event.
Florida secretary of commerce raises concerns over $2.6B Fort Meade data center plan
Despite major pushback from the community, the Fort Meade City Commission approved a development agreement for a massive data center on Tuesday. However, the $2.6 billion facility has now caught the attention of the state.
Despite major pushback from the community, the Fort Meade City Commission approved a development agreement for a massive data center on Tuesday. However, the $2.6 billion facility has now caught the attention of the state.