Keefe tapped to head immigration enforcement

Larry Keefe, who as public safety “czar" in Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration helped orchestrate controversial flights of migrants from Texas to Massachusetts in 2022, was named Monday to oversee immigration enforcement in Florida.

Proposed legislation would allow medical marijuana patients to grow weed in their home

Even though recreational marijuana didn't pass in November, efforts to expand medical marijuana are now in the works. If passed, Florida Senate bill 546 would make it so patients could grow their own marijuana at home.

Sixth teenager arrested for brutal Davis Islands dog park attack

A sixth teenager has been arrested in connection with a brutal attack at a Tampa dog park that left another teen unconscious, police said Monday.

Stolen black swans, eggs found safe as investigation continues: PCSO

Two beloved black swans and their eggs have been found safe in the Miami area days after they were stolen from a Polk County mobile home community, the sheriff's office confirmed to FOX 13 on Monday.

Dead fish washing ashore on Lido Beach as Mote Marine Laboratory confirms red tide

At the water's edge, some beach goers took photos and others stopped to look at the dead fish, which could be seen as far as the eye could see on Lido Beach. 

USF president stepping down after successor is named, university officials say

University of South Florida President Rhea Law announced on Monday that she will soon step down three years after being selected to lead the school.

Riverview man gets revenge on scammer, helps deputies during undercover sting: HCSO

A Riverview resident said he provided information to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office that ultimately led to an arrest after he was scammed out of thousands of dollars.

Suspected hit-and-run driver in semi-truck forces Florida mom, toddler to crash into pond: MCSO

A Florida mother and her 3-year-old daughter are recovering after deputies say a semi-truck driver forced them off a road and into a pond before taking off because he needed to ‘make a delivery’.

9 'trailblazers' honored at Tampa Black History Celebration

Traditional African music and dance set an energetic tone at the 37th annual Black History Celebration put on by the City of Tampa Black History Committee. 

James Uthmeier sworn in as Florida’s new attorney general

With Gov. Ron DeSantis describing him as a “bulldog," James Uthmeier was elevated Monday to become Florida attorney general after serving as the governor’s chief of staff.

Crews battle large fire at Temple Terrace home

The Temple Terrace Fire Department says firefighters battled heavy flames coming through the roof of a home on Sunday night.

Teen arrested for having loaded gun on high school campus: HCSO

A 16-year-old faces criminal charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he took a loaded gun to a high school campus on Monday.

Missing child found safe, suspect arrested in Broward County: FDLE

A missing child has been found safe in Broward County after an Amber Alert was issued early Sunday morning, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.