Who is Christopher Blackmon? Appointed Osceola County sheriff amid Marcos Lopez arrest, suspension
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Wednesday removing Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez from office after he was arrested on felony charges of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Wednesday removing Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez from office after he was arrested on felony charges of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering.
Missouri ‘soccer mom’ facing deportation is released from custody
A Missouri town is celebrating the return of their beloved Carol, a soccer mom who was jailed for more than a month and targeted for deportation.
A Missouri town is celebrating the return of their beloved Carol, a soccer mom who was jailed for more than a month and targeted for deportation.
Illegal immigrant arrested for manslaughter after co-worker dies at construction site: PCSO
Polk County deputies say an illegal immigrant faces a manslaughter charge after causing his co-worker's death at a construction site, then lying about what happened.
Polk County deputies say an illegal immigrant faces a manslaughter charge after causing his co-worker's death at a construction site, then lying about what happened.
Concrete thrown from Florida overpass, multiple vehicles hit: OCSO
At least three commercial vehicles suffered damage after deputies in the Florida Panhandle say someone threw pieces of concrete off an overpass.
At least three commercial vehicles suffered damage after deputies in the Florida Panhandle say someone threw pieces of concrete off an overpass.
David Jolly announces campaign for Florida governor
A former Republican is the first major Democrat to enter Florida’s 2026 race for governor. David Jolly represented Pinellas County as a GOP U.S. Representative from 2014-2017.
A former Republican is the first major Democrat to enter Florida’s 2026 race for governor. David Jolly represented Pinellas County as a GOP U.S. Representative from 2014-2017.
Florida ranked as the worst state in the country for aging in place: Study
When it comes to retiring, Florida is a popular spot for seniors, but a new study is challenging that long-held belief. New research on the best and worst states for "aging in place" has Florida ranked last in the country.
When it comes to retiring, Florida is a popular spot for seniors, but a new study is challenging that long-held belief. New research on the best and worst states for "aging in place" has Florida ranked last in the country.
Tampa Bay residents learn DIY ways to keep floodwaters out this hurricane season
With hurricane season officially underway, coastal residents across the Tampa Bay area are searching for ways to stay dry and safe.
With hurricane season officially underway, coastal residents across the Tampa Bay area are searching for ways to stay dry and safe.
Hillsborough mom names daughter after HCA Florida Brandon nurse who helped during high-risk pregnancy
A Hillsborough County mom who had a high-risk pregnancy named her daughter after an HCA Florida Brandon nurse who she grew a tight bond with.
A Hillsborough County mom who had a high-risk pregnancy named her daughter after an HCA Florida Brandon nurse who she grew a tight bond with.
Officials build Pinellas pedestrian overpass to prevent pedestrian, bicyclist crashes
Locals love to walk, run, bike and rollerblade along Pinellas County’s trails, but the county also has a higher number of crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists.
Locals love to walk, run, bike and rollerblade along Pinellas County’s trails, but the county also has a higher number of crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists.
Woman killed by brain-eating amoeba after cleaning sinuses with water in Texas: CDC
The report says she developed severe neurologic symptoms, including fever, headache, and altered mental status. She died eight days after her symptoms began.
The report says she developed severe neurologic symptoms, including fever, headache, and altered mental status. She died eight days after her symptoms began.
Family of Tampa’s first heart transplant patient marks 40th anniversary since historic surgery
The transplant team at Tampa General Hospital hosted Tom Thrasher’s family to mark the first successful heart transplant in Florida.
The transplant team at Tampa General Hospital hosted Tom Thrasher’s family to mark the first successful heart transplant in Florida.
40 years since historic heart surgery in Tampa
FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers highlights the story of a Tampa Skydiver who received a historic heart surgery 40 years ago.
FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers highlights the story of a Tampa Skydiver who received a historic heart surgery 40 years ago.
Clearwater City Council voting Thursday on more possible repairs to Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach
The Clearwater City Council is voting on Thursday to approve more repairs to Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach.
The Clearwater City Council is voting on Thursday to approve more repairs to Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach.
Superintendent faces state board over Hillsborough book removals amid backlash at home
Hillsborough County Superintendent Van Ayres spoke before the Florida Board of Education on Wednesday in Miami about his district’s decision to remove hundreds of books from school libraries.
Hillsborough County Superintendent Van Ayres spoke before the Florida Board of Education on Wednesday in Miami about his district’s decision to remove hundreds of books from school libraries.
Florida Price Gouging Hotline: How it works, how to file a complaint
Here is how to file a price gouging complaint with the Florida Attorney Generals' Office. There are laws to protect consumers when a state of emergency is issued.
Here is how to file a price gouging complaint with the Florida Attorney Generals' Office. There are laws to protect consumers when a state of emergency is issued.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium welcomes dolphins from Gulf World amid investigation into 5 dolphin deaths
Four dolphins from a panhandle aquarium that’s under investigation after five dolphins died in over a six-month span, arrived at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium on Tuesday.
Four dolphins from a panhandle aquarium that’s under investigation after five dolphins died in over a six-month span, arrived at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium on Tuesday.
Rhythm Roots: Local music teachers inspiring the younger generation of today
Tampa’s been a great spot for musical talent of the past and present, and the nation was reminded of that when rapper Doechii gave her hometown a shoutout at the Grammys this year.
Tampa’s been a great spot for musical talent of the past and present, and the nation was reminded of that when rapper Doechii gave her hometown a shoutout at the Grammys this year.
Manatee County 44th Avenue East construction ahead of schedule despite eagle nest work around
Construction continues in Manatee County on the 44th Avenue East extension, which is expected to help relieve some of the congestion on I-75 as well as State Road 64 and 70.
Construction continues in Manatee County on the 44th Avenue East extension, which is expected to help relieve some of the congestion on I-75 as well as State Road 64 and 70.
St. Pete playwright writes kid's audiobook to help navigate hurricane stress during storm season
Sheila Cowley’s new, free audiobook is about a little girl who organizes her own version of a hurricane kit as the adults around her prepare for a hurricane.
Sheila Cowley’s new, free audiobook is about a little girl who organizes her own version of a hurricane kit as the adults around her prepare for a hurricane.
DeSantis praises Florida's university improvement at Education Commissioner's Summit
Governor Ron DeSantis talked about the work that has been done to improve universities across the state at Florida's Education Commissioner's Summit on Wednesday.
Governor Ron DeSantis talked about the work that has been done to improve universities across the state at Florida's Education Commissioner's Summit on Wednesday.