What to know about ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria in the Gulf

Health officials warn of a potentially deadly bacteria lurking in warm coastal waters. Here’s the symptoms and who’s most at risk.

Auburndale man accused of shooting at woman, child during dispute: Police

Auburndale police arrested a man after they said he fired two shots at his girlfriend and her young child during a domestic dispute Thursday.

2 arrested after $1.5M scam of Treasure Island resident's jewelry, precious metals: Police

Treasure Island police arrested two people after investigators say a sophisticated phone scam led to the theft of approximately $1.5 million in jewelry and precious metals from an older resident.

Florida hunters targeted by Georgia inmate using smuggled cell phone for fake lease scheme: FWC

A 39-year-old Georgia prison inmate faces four felony charges in Florida after allegedly running a fraudulent hunting lease scam that cheated Florida residents out of thousands of dollars. 

8 dead after charter plane crashes in western Alaska

Eight passengers on board a charter plane were killed after the aircraft crashed in a remote part of western Alaska, according to military officials. 

Hayden Panettiere would have been 37 today: Latest on her death

Tributes poured in on August 21 as loved ones and fans marked what would have been Hayden Panettiere’s 37th birthday. Here’s the latest on the investigation into the star’s death.

Tropics remain quiet as disturbance develops near Bermuda

FOX 13 meteorologists are keeping an eye on a small disturbance east-southeast of Bermuda, but high wind shear and dry Saharan dust should keep the rest of the tropics quiet for a bit longer. 

Tampa stabbing leaves man hospitalized, 1 arrested: Police

A man is recovering in a hospital after a stabbing in Ybor City early Friday morning led to an arrest, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

Oxford Exchange owners plan 550-acre wellness retreat near Dade City

Blake Casper and his sister Allison Casper Adams, the owners of Caspers Company and Tampa's Oxford Exchange, plan to build a 550-acre wellness retreat called Clay Hill near Dade City.

TPA to replace 54-year-old air traffic control tower with FAA-approved funding

Tampa International Airport is set to build a new $155 million air traffic control tower to replace its aging facility, including $18 million in modern technology from the Federal Aviation Administration.

St. Petersburg cafe: Pay-what-you-can venue opens on Central Avenue

A new café on Central Avenue is opening its doors with a mission to serve the local community regardless of a customer's ability to pay.

Jeffrey Crum trial: Verdict reached for Jennifer Odom’s accused killer

A jury reached a verdict in the Jeffrey Crum murder trial after several days of testimony from more than two dozen prosecution witnesses.

USF grad's '9Yaps' app connects students to local business deals

A former food delivery driver turned entrepreneur is finding new ways to connect students with nearby local businesses through a custom-built mobile app called 9Yaps.