How much longer will intense heat last in the Tampa Bay area before more rain returns? Here's the timeline
While it's always hot during the summer in the Tampa Bay area, temperatures and heat indexes have been exceptionally high in recent days – a trend that will last a little longer as the calendar turns to August.
While it's always hot during the summer in the Tampa Bay area, temperatures and heat indexes have been exceptionally high in recent days – a trend that will last a little longer as the calendar turns to August.
Delta flight diverted to MSP, 25 people hospitalized after 'significant turbulence'
Delta Air Lines said 25 passengers were taken to local hospitals for evaluation and care after their flight was diverted to MSP.
Delta Air Lines said 25 passengers were taken to local hospitals for evaluation and care after their flight was diverted to MSP.
Community pushes for justice in death of Manatee High School wrestler
More than a year after the tragic shooting death of 16-year-old Jann Michael Feeney, friends, neighbors and teammates gathered outside the Manatee County courthouse Wednesday night. They were calling for justice as the teen’s accused killer awaits sentencing.
More than a year after the tragic shooting death of 16-year-old Jann Michael Feeney, friends, neighbors and teammates gathered outside the Manatee County courthouse Wednesday night. They were calling for justice as the teen’s accused killer awaits sentencing.
Tsunami warning strands Ruskin family from cruise ship during Hawaii vacation
It was all smiles in Hawaii from Tiffany Monroe, of Ruskin, and her 18-year-old daughter as they celebrated her graduation from high school. But, their Norwegian cruise vacation went south on Tuesday.
It was all smiles in Hawaii from Tiffany Monroe, of Ruskin, and her 18-year-old daughter as they celebrated her graduation from high school. But, their Norwegian cruise vacation went south on Tuesday.
Bay Area hardware stores brace for surge in customers once Florida’s hurricane sales tax break starts
Hurricane preparations just got easier with Florida's new year-round sales tax break on supplies taking effect on Friday.
Hurricane preparations just got easier with Florida's new year-round sales tax break on supplies taking effect on Friday.
Habitat for Humanity builds hurricane-resilient homes in Brandon for families in need
Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough officially broke ground on a new affordable housing community in Brandon, designed to better withstand Florida’s increasingly intense storm seasons.
Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough officially broke ground on a new affordable housing community in Brandon, designed to better withstand Florida’s increasingly intense storm seasons.
Suspect arrested for firing multiple shots outside Lake Wales apartment complex: Police
A suspect is behind bars after firing multiple shots outside a Lake Wales apartment complex Tuesday evening.
A suspect is behind bars after firing multiple shots outside a Lake Wales apartment complex Tuesday evening.
'You're feeling that oven': Outdoor crews take precautions in extreme heat
As Tampa Bay continues to endure punishing summer temperatures, outdoor workers are feeling the heat more than most. From mowing lawns to repairing pipes and harvesting produce, crews are pushing through dangerous conditions under the blazing Florida sun.
As Tampa Bay continues to endure punishing summer temperatures, outdoor workers are feeling the heat more than most. From mowing lawns to repairing pipes and harvesting produce, crews are pushing through dangerous conditions under the blazing Florida sun.
Pinellas Schools police sergeant dies after medical emergency while on duty
A Pinellas County Schools police sergeant died Wednesday afternoon after having a medical emergency, authorities said.
A Pinellas County Schools police sergeant died Wednesday afternoon after having a medical emergency, authorities said.
Artist draws inspiration from her loved ones
A mix of large-scale chalk creations and smaller ceramic charms tell the stories of family, culture and nostalgia at a Sarasota Art Museum exhibition, "Chris Friday: Where We Never Grow Old."
A mix of large-scale chalk creations and smaller ceramic charms tell the stories of family, culture and nostalgia at a Sarasota Art Museum exhibition, "Chris Friday: Where We Never Grow Old."
FBI agents give Tampa Bay area students glimpse inside bureau
More than 100 Tampa Bay area high school students are spending two days with federal agents at the FBI Field Office in Tampa.
More than 100 Tampa Bay area high school students are spending two days with federal agents at the FBI Field Office in Tampa.
Winter Haven, birthplace of barefoot water-skiing, hosts 2025 National Championship
Competitors, both young and old, are ready to make waves on the water — on their feet. The City of Winter Haven is hosting the National Barefoot Water Ski Championships on Championship Lake this year.
Competitors, both young and old, are ready to make waves on the water — on their feet. The City of Winter Haven is hosting the National Barefoot Water Ski Championships on Championship Lake this year.
DeSantis signs death warrant in 1992 murders
Continuing to quickly order executions, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of killing three people in 1992 in Orange County.
Continuing to quickly order executions, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of killing three people in 1992 in Orange County.
Radioactive wasp nest found at former nuclear weapons site
A wasp nest found in South Carolina had radiation levels 10 times higher than what’s allowed by federal regulators.
A wasp nest found in South Carolina had radiation levels 10 times higher than what’s allowed by federal regulators.
Florida 'Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out': 48 arrested in child sex predator sting, officials say
Forty-eight men were recently arrested in a Florida undercover child sex predator sting called “Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out," officials say.
Forty-eight men were recently arrested in a Florida undercover child sex predator sting called “Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out," officials say.
Virginia councilman set on fire with gasoline by attacker at his workplace office
The suspect allegedly poured a 5-gallon bucket of gasoline on the councilman before setting him on fire.
The suspect allegedly poured a 5-gallon bucket of gasoline on the councilman before setting him on fire.
New audio, video from DCA plane crash released during NTSB hearing
The NTSB released new audio and surveillance video on Wednesday at the start of three days of investigative hearings into the midair collision at Reagan National Airport.
The NTSB released new audio and surveillance video on Wednesday at the start of three days of investigative hearings into the midair collision at Reagan National Airport.
Suspect barked like a dog and stabbed the ground before opening fire at Tampa apartment complex: HCSO
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested a man they say was growling and barking like a dog as he stabbed the ground at a Tampa apartment complex before he opened fire on apartment managers and barricaded himself in a vehicle.
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested a man they say was growling and barking like a dog as he stabbed the ground at a Tampa apartment complex before he opened fire on apartment managers and barricaded himself in a vehicle.
Tampa police officer shot by suspect who took his own life outside Busch Gardens: TPD
A Tampa police officer made it through surgery and is stable at the hospital after being shot near Busch Gardens at the police department’s North Tampa district office on Wednesday morning, officials confirmed to FOX 13.
A Tampa police officer made it through surgery and is stable at the hospital after being shot near Busch Gardens at the police department’s North Tampa district office on Wednesday morning, officials confirmed to FOX 13.
Arkansas couple killed: Police have new person of interest from state park
Authorities in Arkansas are releasing more information after a couple was killed while hiking with their young children in a state park.
Authorities in Arkansas are releasing more information after a couple was killed while hiking with their young children in a state park.