Newsom urges California-made products to be exempt from Trump tariff retaliation

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday released a 30-second video saying how much he values global trade, imploring international companies not to retaliate with counter-tariffs on products made in California. 

Man hit, killed trying to cross Tampa street: Police

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that occurred on Thursday night. 

Tampa dog owner pries open gator’s jaws to save pet from attack

A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.

3 more MS-13 gang members arrested in Florida murder cases, federal prosecutors say

Three more suspected MS-13 gang members have been arrested in connection with multiple cold case murders in Florida, bringing the total number of arrests to nine, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Friday.

Man shot & killed in Pasco County neighborhood

A man died after being shot in a Pasco County neighborhood on Thursday evening, according to the sheriff's office.

Florida Senate targets 'high stakes' testing

The Florida Senate on Thursday passed a wide-ranging education bill that includes eliminating a requirement that high-school students pass algebra and language-arts tests to earn standard diplomas.

Clearwater leaders delay vote on selling street to Church of Scientology

After hours of heated debate and discussion, Clearwater City Council voted Thursday to postpone voting on the sale of a public street to the Church of Scientology for another month.

Video: Florida boat captain's 'boat rage' goes viral

A video viewed more than 8 million times shows a boat captain arguing with a fisherman, then climbing onto his boat to demand an apology.

Women’s Final 4 events begin in Tampa

The pre-game festivities ahead of the 2025 Women's Final Four in Tampa are underway.

Inside a Blue Angels flight: FOX 13’s Allie Corey soars above Sun n’ Fun Expo in Lakeland

The 51st Sun n' Fun expo in Lakeland is where the legendary U.S. Navy Blue Angels will awe thousands of spectators with their daring aerial shows. Before they got into formation, FOX 13’s Allie Corey got to take a ride on Wednesday on Blue Angel #7 high above the skies of the Tampa Bay area. 

Dr. Oz confirmed by Senate to run Medicare and Medicaid, managing care for millions

The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.

Judge halts Trump administration move to claw back COVID public health funds

A federal judge says she will temporarily block the Trump administration’s attempt to cut billions in public health funding, siding with a lawsuit from 23 states and Washington, D.C.

Florida wildlife leaders weighing state's first potential black bear hunt in a decade

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of virtual public meetings this week, as it asks for feedback about the state's first potential black bear hunt in a decade.