Lakeland considers 12-month data center moratorium after 'Project Swan' backlash
Lakeland city officials plan to discuss a 12-month moratorium on new data centers during an upcoming agenda study this Friday. The city attorney will look at how to legally define a "hyperscale" data center and analyze regulations used by other municipalities.
Lakeland city officials plan to discuss a 12-month moratorium on new data centers during an upcoming agenda study this Friday. The city attorney will look at how to legally define a "hyperscale" data center and analyze regulations used by other municipalities.
Deputies: Arkansas trio arrested for staged collision and false injury claims
Three Arkansas residents have been arrested and charged with felonies after allegedly staging a crash and falsely claiming they were injured, according to authorities.
Three Arkansas residents have been arrested and charged with felonies after allegedly staging a crash and falsely claiming they were injured, according to authorities.
St. Pete hit-and-run suspect arrested after fiery crash into occupied home: Police
A man was arrested after a hit-and-run crash sent a vehicle into a St. Petersburg home and ignited a fire early Monday morning, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
A man was arrested after a hit-and-run crash sent a vehicle into a St. Petersburg home and ignited a fire early Monday morning, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
Florida governor race: David Jolly picks Gwen Graham as running mate as Democrats push for panhandle
The Florida governor's race shifted dramatically on Wednesday as leading Democratic candidate David Jolly named former lawmaker Gwen Graham as his choice for lieutenant governor.
The Florida governor's race shifted dramatically on Wednesday as leading Democratic candidate David Jolly named former lawmaker Gwen Graham as his choice for lieutenant governor.
NC State athletes' lawsuit against ex-head trainer alleging abuse dismissed by judge
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former North Carolina State male athletes alleging sexual abuse by the former director of sports medicine.
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former North Carolina State male athletes alleging sexual abuse by the former director of sports medicine.
DUI suspect caught on camera plowing through Florida Ironman course: ‘He’s going to kill someone’
A DUI suspect put athletes and spectators at risk Saturday, May 16, when he steered his car directly into the active Ironman Jacksonville racecourse, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
A DUI suspect put athletes and spectators at risk Saturday, May 16, when he steered his car directly into the active Ironman Jacksonville racecourse, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Restaurant owner faces backlash after saying he’d prefer to hire men over women
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
Kentucky football mourns Nic Smith after defensive lineman found dead on campus
Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20.
Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20.
Periods in text messages? Don't be ‘harsh,’ expert warns
A simple period at the end of a text might not mean what you think. One communication expert says generational differences in texting habits, from punctuation to emojis, are causing unexpected misunderstandings.
A simple period at the end of a text might not mean what you think. One communication expert says generational differences in texting habits, from punctuation to emojis, are causing unexpected misunderstandings.
DeSantis unveils $3 million grant for Pasco-Hernando State College workforce program
During a press conference at Pasco-Hernando State College, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded the college a $3 million grant to invest in workforce programs.
During a press conference at Pasco-Hernando State College, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded the college a $3 million grant to invest in workforce programs.
Florida man claims he ‘asked God a million times’ to allow him to kill father: MCSO
A 25-year-old man faces a homicide charge after investigators said he confessed to murdering his father and burying him in a Dunnellon backyard to evade arrest.
A 25-year-old man faces a homicide charge after investigators said he confessed to murdering his father and burying him in a Dunnellon backyard to evade arrest.
Rise in gas prices from Iran war could have helped inflation hit a 3-year high
U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.
U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.
Bill Gates testifies before congressional panel investigating Epstein
Bill Gates is set to appear before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files on Wednesday.
Bill Gates is set to appear before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files on Wednesday.
Kennedy Boulevard construction continues through late 2027 as major upgrades move forward
Drivers traveling along Kennedy Boulevard should prepare for continued delays as a major Florida Department of Transportation project remains underway with more than a year of construction still ahead.
Drivers traveling along Kennedy Boulevard should prepare for continued delays as a major Florida Department of Transportation project remains underway with more than a year of construction still ahead.
Hegseth to visit troops in Tampa, Guantanamo Bay as U.S.-Cuba tensions rise
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is set to travel to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Tampa to engage with troops at the U.S. Naval base in Cuba and CENTCOM.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is set to travel to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Tampa to engage with troops at the U.S. Naval base in Cuba and CENTCOM.
World Cup on FOX 13: How to stream our local newscasts during the matches
During FIFA World Cup coverage on FOX, FOX 13’s local newscast will still be available to stream.
During FIFA World Cup coverage on FOX, FOX 13’s local newscast will still be available to stream.
Road cleared after crash on I-275 entering Howard Frankland Bridge in St. Pete: FHP
Officials have cleared a crash on northbound I-275 in St. Pete that closed several lanes of traffic Wednesday morning.
Officials have cleared a crash on northbound I-275 in St. Pete that closed several lanes of traffic Wednesday morning.
No injuries reported after fire at abandoned motel: CFR
Clearwater Fire and Rescue is investigating the cause of an early morning blaze.
Clearwater Fire and Rescue is investigating the cause of an early morning blaze.
St. Pete Beach considering ordinance requiring permits for beach activities and events
A proposed ordinance aimed at protecting St. Pete Beach's shoreline is drawing concern from local business owners who say the changes could hurt their livelihoods.
A proposed ordinance aimed at protecting St. Pete Beach's shoreline is drawing concern from local business owners who say the changes could hurt their livelihoods.
Dunedin warns of program cuts if voters approve property tax initiative
Dunedin leaders are weighing potential service cuts to the fire department, public parks and libraries as voters prepare to decide on a November ballot initiative that could significantly strip property tax revenue from local governments.
Dunedin leaders are weighing potential service cuts to the fire department, public parks and libraries as voters prepare to decide on a November ballot initiative that could significantly strip property tax revenue from local governments.