Florida to set new record for executions
58-year-old Mark Allen Geralds is scheduled to be executed Tuesday at the Florida State Prison in Raiford. Florida has led the nation in executions in 2024 and 2025.
Kendra Scott jewelry pieces helping Muma Children’s Hospital patients
Patients at the Muma Children’s Hospital at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) made their own Kendra Scott jewelry pieces at Monday’s pop-up event inside the hospital.
Pinellas Sheriff's Office and Parent Pro-Tech launch online safety program for children
Law enforcement agencies around Pinellas County are backing an initiative aimed at keeping kids safe online.
Quick-thinking bank teller saves customer from phone scam
A Missouri bank teller is being praised for stopping a jury-duty phone scam after a terrified woman attempted to withdraw thousands of dollars to avoid what she believed was an imminent arrest.
Hit-and-run driver killed while bolting from Polk County crash: PCSO
An accused hit-and-run driver died Sunday night while leaving the scene of the crash, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Accused kitten killer stomped on feline’s head during domestic dispute: HCSO
A Spring Hill man is accused of killing a kitten during a domestic dispute with his live-in girlfriend early Saturday morning.
$162K USDA grant doubles AI-powered agricultural research conducted by New College of Florida students
Students at New College in Sarasota are using artificial intelligence to help farmers grow and protect their crops.
Unattended candle sparks $325,000 house fire in North Carolina
An unattended candle sparked a December 5 house fire in Charlotte, North Carolina, causing an estimated $325,000 in damage, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
Lawyers for Florida man on death row argue for his life to be spared due to intellectual disability
Attorneys for condemned killer Frank Walls have asked the Florida Supreme Court to halt his scheduled execution next week, arguing he should be spared because he is intellectually disabled and was 19 years old at the time he murdered two people in Okaloosa County.
Here's how much your family needs to earn to have a stay-at-home parent
How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.
Emmys 2025: FOX 13 sets Florida record in category wins
FOX 13 proudly set a Florida record at the 49th annual Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards by winning Emmys in eight categories, including a special achievement in Journalistic Enterprise.
Pennsylvania teens visiting Polk County for football championship arrested for felony retail theft: PCSO
Eight teenagers from Pennsylvania are accused of conspiring to steal more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from Dick’s Sporting Goods in Posner Plaza in Davenport.
Powerball Lottery: $1M winning ticket sold in Florida
No one won the estimated $820 million Powerball Jackpot in Saturday's draw. However, there was a ticket worth $1 million sold in Florida, according to the Florida Lottery website.
Kristi Noem presents $10K bonus checks for TSA officers at TPA
United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was in Tampa on Monday morning to present two dozen TSA workers with $10,000 bonus checks for working without pay during the government shutdown.
St. Pete man tortures, kills 2 pet birds: affidavit
A St. Pete man is facing animal cruelty charges after he tortured and killed two of his pet birds, according to St. Petersburg Police.
Speed limits lowered on Howard Frankland, parts of I-275 as major construction ramps up
FDOT is lowering speed limits by 5–10 mph along Howard Frankland Bridge and a section of I-275 South in Pinellas County. The reductions begin Sunday night and are expected to remain in place as construction increases in both work zones.
Invasive plant species cause harm in Florida
Invasive species are harming the Florida ecosystem.
1 dead, 4 injured in Clearwater sports bar shooting
Clearwater Police are investigating a deadly shooting outside a popular sports bar.
Rowdies & TOPSoccer program host inclusive ‘Winter Wonderland’ soccer festival at Al Lang Stadium
Al Lang Stadium transformed into a festive, accessible playground on Sunday as the Tampa Bay Rowdies teamed up with the Florida Youth Soccer Association’s TOPSoccer program to host a Winter Wonderland Festival.
Driver killed after vehicle hits power pole in Brooksville: HCFR
One person is dead after a vehicle struck a power pole in Brooksville early Saturday morning, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.