FOX 13 Teacher Tribute: College freshman flies home to surprise former instructor in Palm Harbor
A college freshman flew home to surprise her former Advanced Placement Calculus teacher after nominating her for a FOX 13 Teacher Tribute.
A college freshman flew home to surprise her former Advanced Placement Calculus teacher after nominating her for a FOX 13 Teacher Tribute.
Massive 103-foot dive tower installed on St. Pete Pier ahead of Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series
An elite group of international cliff divers will soon make a historic splash down at the St. Pete Pier.
An elite group of international cliff divers will soon make a historic splash down at the St. Pete Pier.
Man who fired at Tampa police officers in 2025 apartment complex shootout gets life in prison
A Tampa jury has found Matthew Fowler guilty on all charges in connection with a 2025 shooting, when Fowler opened fire at Tampa police officers during an incident at an apartment complex. Fowler was sentenced to life in prison, according to court officials.
A Tampa jury has found Matthew Fowler guilty on all charges in connection with a 2025 shooting, when Fowler opened fire at Tampa police officers during an incident at an apartment complex. Fowler was sentenced to life in prison, according to court officials.
Tampa waterfront homeowners urged to check backyard tidal creeks before hurricane season
Water experts in Tampa are urging homeowners to check local backyard tidal creeks as hurricane season begins to help protect the region from severe flooding and water pollution.
Water experts in Tampa are urging homeowners to check local backyard tidal creeks as hurricane season begins to help protect the region from severe flooding and water pollution.
Florida property tax proposal could cut millions from Bay Area city and county budgets
Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal for a sweeping property tax cut is roiling local governments, who are beginning to discuss how much revenue they would lose.
Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal for a sweeping property tax cut is roiling local governments, who are beginning to discuss how much revenue they would lose.
TECO Manatee Viewing Center and St. Pete Pier compete in USA Today's best free attraction contest
Two Bay Area landmarks are gaining national recognition after being nominated in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for best free attraction.
Two Bay Area landmarks are gaining national recognition after being nominated in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for best free attraction.
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in St. Pete
An elite group of international cliff divers will soon make a historic splash down at the St. Pete Pier. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
An elite group of international cliff divers will soon make a historic splash down at the St. Pete Pier. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
AI could soon audit food stamps in Florida under new multi-million-dollar proposal
Florida is considering a $4 million budget allocation for AI to determine who is eligible for SNAP benefits and catch errors. While some people looking for ways to process applications fasters, other say AI can get it wrong.
Florida is considering a $4 million budget allocation for AI to determine who is eligible for SNAP benefits and catch errors. While some people looking for ways to process applications fasters, other say AI can get it wrong.
Port Tampa Bay approves $36M CEMEX terminal expansion to boost Bay Area's construction material supply
An expansion of one of the terminals at Port Tampa Bay will raise the capacity for crucial materials for infrastructure projects around the region.
An expansion of one of the terminals at Port Tampa Bay will raise the capacity for crucial materials for infrastructure projects around the region.
Missing WWII airman identified for Sarasota National Cemetery burial
A missing World War II soldier will finally return to Southwest Florida for a proper burial more than 80 years after his aircraft was shot down over Germany.
A missing World War II soldier will finally return to Southwest Florida for a proper burial more than 80 years after his aircraft was shot down over Germany.
Florida MICHELIN Guide 2026: Tampa restaurant wins Green Star
The MICHELIN Guide highlighted Tampa's growing culinary scene on Thursday in its landmark first statewide selection in Florida, awarding a Green Star to a Tampa bakery and expanding its regional rankings.
The MICHELIN Guide highlighted Tampa's growing culinary scene on Thursday in its landmark first statewide selection in Florida, awarding a Green Star to a Tampa bakery and expanding its regional rankings.
Car parts left behind at Tampa hit-and-run crash that killed bicyclist
Tampa police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 19-year-old woman riding a bicycle Monday night on W. Waters Ave.
Tampa police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 19-year-old woman riding a bicycle Monday night on W. Waters Ave.
Florida mother accused of child abuse after baby suffers 10 potential fractures: ‘Full of deception and lies’
A Florida woman has been arrested on felony child abuse charges after a several-month-long investigation that spanned multiple counties.
A Florida woman has been arrested on felony child abuse charges after a several-month-long investigation that spanned multiple counties.
New colorectal cancer screening guidelines add blood test option as Florida trails U.S. screening rate
The American Cancer Society is adding more colorectal cancer screening options as millions of eligible Americans remain unscreened.
The American Cancer Society is adding more colorectal cancer screening options as millions of eligible Americans remain unscreened.
Tampa nearing affordable housing goal as city expands programs to keep residents in their homes
Tampa city leaders say the city is making major progress in tackling the affordable housing crisis.
Tampa city leaders say the city is making major progress in tackling the affordable housing crisis.
Mulberry issues emergency boil water notice after chlorine levels drop following power outage
City of Mulberry officials have issued a precautionary emergency boil water notice for all city water customers following a drop in chlorine levels caused by a power outage.
City of Mulberry officials have issued a precautionary emergency boil water notice for all city water customers following a drop in chlorine levels caused by a power outage.
Florida strengthens domestic violence laws with new abuser tracking, discreet 911 systems
Florida is making a statement about domestic violence after Governor DeSantis signed two laws recently that enhance penalties for abusers and test tools to hold them accountable in a new way.
Florida is making a statement about domestic violence after Governor DeSantis signed two laws recently that enhance penalties for abusers and test tools to hold them accountable in a new way.
Manasota Key home elevation: Couple reports cracks and damage, delays on $244K project
A Manasota Key couple is dealing with unexpected damage and delays after hiring a contractor to elevate their home to prevent future flooding.
A Manasota Key couple is dealing with unexpected damage and delays after hiring a contractor to elevate their home to prevent future flooding.
Advocates push for early gun safety education to prevent teen summer violence
Safety experts warn that teen gun violence may increase during summer break and urge families to talk early and often with children about firearm safety.
Safety experts warn that teen gun violence may increase during summer break and urge families to talk early and often with children about firearm safety.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers push for $1B in Raymond James Stadium upgrades ahead of 2027 lease decision
First, it was the Tampa Bay Rays asking for public funds for a brand-new ballpark. Now, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are pushing for a possible $1 billion renovation package at Raymond James Stadium.
First, it was the Tampa Bay Rays asking for public funds for a brand-new ballpark. Now, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are pushing for a possible $1 billion renovation package at Raymond James Stadium.