'Florida Farm Bill' would eliminate fluoride from public water supplies statewide
A Florida Senate Republican filed a wide-ranging "Florida Farm Bill" that, among other things, would ban local governments from adding fluoride to public water supplies.
A Florida Senate Republican filed a wide-ranging "Florida Farm Bill" that, among other things, would ban local governments from adding fluoride to public water supplies.
New traffic ramps open as part of major I-75/U.S. 301 interchange overhaul
Drivers in Manatee County are now using a newly opened southbound on-ramp at the I-75 and U.S. 301 interchange, part of a $145 million reconstruction project led by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to improve traffic flow and accommodate future growth.
Drivers in Manatee County are now using a newly opened southbound on-ramp at the I-75 and U.S. 301 interchange, part of a $145 million reconstruction project led by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to improve traffic flow and accommodate future growth.
Cold front bringing much lower temperatures for Friday. Here's how chilly it could get
Our latest cold front has arrived in the Tampa Bay area, and it will bring a big drop in temperatures for the end of the work week.
Our latest cold front has arrived in the Tampa Bay area, and it will bring a big drop in temperatures for the end of the work week.
Neighbors describe living next to ‘nightmare’ short-term rental as Pinellas County considers new codes
One Pinellas County homeowner says living next to a short-term rental is like living next door to a 24/7 bachelor party 365 days a year. Now, she’s worried the county’s proposed changes could make it worse.
One Pinellas County homeowner says living next to a short-term rental is like living next door to a 24/7 bachelor party 365 days a year. Now, she’s worried the county’s proposed changes could make it worse.
Family of Bradenton “peacewalker" outraged over potential plea deal in fatal hit-and-run
In a Bradenton neighborhood, Joseph Dralus, Sr. was known as the "Peace Walker" – a beloved figure who greeted passersby with a smile and a peace sign during his daily walks.
In a Bradenton neighborhood, Joseph Dralus, Sr. was known as the "Peace Walker" – a beloved figure who greeted passersby with a smile and a peace sign during his daily walks.
Florida ranks as worst for nursing graduates to pass exams when compared to the rest of the country: Report
The state of nursing education in Florida could be better, as a new report from the Florida Center for Nursing found the state ranks the worst for nursing graduates passing their exams compared to the rest of the country.
The state of nursing education in Florida could be better, as a new report from the Florida Center for Nursing found the state ranks the worst for nursing graduates passing their exams compared to the rest of the country.
Tampa ranks among the top 10 cities with the most people in financial distress: Study
From egg prices to interest rates, financial distress is being felt across the board.
From egg prices to interest rates, financial distress is being felt across the board.
Teen among two injured in Tampa shooting: Officers
A teenager was among two injured in a Tampa shooting Wednesday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A teenager was among two injured in a Tampa shooting Wednesday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Mosaic, Inc. exploring underground wastewater well, raising concerns amongst environmental group
Mosaic Inc., which owns many of the state's current phosphate stacks, is exploring injecting treated wastewater into an underground well.
Mosaic Inc., which owns many of the state's current phosphate stacks, is exploring injecting treated wastewater into an underground well.
Tampa Bay Sun FC rookie flips her way into the hearts of fans
Jordan Zade is living out her dream job.
Jordan Zade is living out her dream job.
Is the historic Sanchez Y Haya building actually in Ybor City? One city map says no
Cigar company owner Drew Newman and his family is working to restore the old Sanchez Y Haya building near Columbus Avenue and 16th Street. It's named for Ignacio Haya, who, along with Vincente Ybor, brought the first cigar factories to Tampa.
Cigar company owner Drew Newman and his family is working to restore the old Sanchez Y Haya building near Columbus Avenue and 16th Street. It's named for Ignacio Haya, who, along with Vincente Ybor, brought the first cigar factories to Tampa.
Amber Alert: Pinellas Park girl found safe in North Carolina, mother’s ex-boyfriend arrested
A 12-year-old Pinellas Park girl, who was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert issued on Wednesday, was found in North Carolina, and the man accused of kidnapping her is behind bars.
A 12-year-old Pinellas Park girl, who was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert issued on Wednesday, was found in North Carolina, and the man accused of kidnapping her is behind bars.
Trial continues for man accused of decapitating dog, dumping body at Fort De Soto
The trial for a man accused of killing and dumping a rescue dog continued on Wednesday in Pinellas County.
The trial for a man accused of killing and dumping a rescue dog continued on Wednesday in Pinellas County.
Florida man breaks essentially every bone in nurse's face during brutal hospital attack: Affidavit
A Florida nurse will likely go blind after deputies say she was brutally attacked while working at a Palm Beach hospital.
A Florida nurse will likely go blind after deputies say she was brutally attacked while working at a Palm Beach hospital.
Davis Islands attack: Social media message reveals threats, racist comments from victim to one of the suspects
A social media message, shared anonymously with FOX 13 on Wednesday, sheds some light on what preceded an attack by a group of teenagers at a Tampa dog park that left another teen unconscious.
A social media message, shared anonymously with FOX 13 on Wednesday, sheds some light on what preceded an attack by a group of teenagers at a Tampa dog park that left another teen unconscious.
Florida sheriff suspends 7 amid triple homicide, kidnapping investigation: 'This death is on my watch'
Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony said people will be terminated as his agency looks into employee shortcomings amid a triple homicide and kidnapping investigation.
Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony said people will be terminated as his agency looks into employee shortcomings amid a triple homicide and kidnapping investigation.
Hospice workers in Tampa experience what it feels like to live with dementia
Keosha Simmons says her father, who died in 2018, was a hard worker and an amazing man.
Keosha Simmons says her father, who died in 2018, was a hard worker and an amazing man.
Nearly 1,000 students exposed to history and culture art at BAM! Festival
Over 950 students were exposed to all kinds of art at a BAM! (books, art, music) Festival outside the Mahaffey Theatre.
Over 950 students were exposed to all kinds of art at a BAM! (books, art, music) Festival outside the Mahaffey Theatre.
MOSI monitoring asteroid that had record chance of colliding with Earth
Astronomers briefly raised the alert level for an asteroid that could be on a collision course with Earth. They gave it a 3% chance of hitting Earth in 2032, which is the highest percentage ever given for a near-Earth asteroid, but it has since been lowered to 1.5% probability.
Astronomers briefly raised the alert level for an asteroid that could be on a collision course with Earth. They gave it a 3% chance of hitting Earth in 2032, which is the highest percentage ever given for a near-Earth asteroid, but it has since been lowered to 1.5% probability.
Missouri man, 86, dies days after pleading guilty in shooting of Ralph Yarl
Andrew Lester, the Missouri man who shot Black teenager Ralph Yarl in 2023, has died just days after pleading guilty to a lesser charge.
Andrew Lester, the Missouri man who shot Black teenager Ralph Yarl in 2023, has died just days after pleading guilty to a lesser charge.