Are we in an energy emergency? What Trump's executive order means

President Donald Trump declared a national energy emergency—find out what it means for fuel prices, energy independence, and domestic production.

Tampa program preparing young women for their financial future

At Pace for Girls, students are learning life-changing lessons about finances. Pace is a year-round program that offers counseling, academic and life skills to girls ages 12-to-17.

Volunteers help bring new Ringling Legacy Tours to life

A group of volunteer guides take a lot of pride in making the new and upcoming Ringling Legacy Tours come to life.

Snow in Florida: Tampa residents woke up to a winter wonderland in 1977

Temperatures are dipping into the 30s this week, and while parts of Florida are expected to get snow, FOX 13 meteorologists say the Bay Area won’t see any snow or ice. However, that wasn’t the case in 1977.

Gov. DeSantis shares winter storm updates after declaring a State of Emergency

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shared some updates regarding the state's preparation ahead of the winter storm that is hitting parts of northern Florida.

Marco Rubio, former Florida senator, sworn in as US secretary of state: WATCH

Marco Rubio was officially sworn in as the Secretary of State by Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday morning in Washington, DC, making him the first Cabinet nominee of President Donald Trump to win congressional approval.

Florida deputies bust 'elaborate' marijuana grow house, utility theft operation: HCSO

The Hardee County Sheriff's Office says it has busted a marijuana grow house containing nearly $200,000 worth of plants, along with a “sophisticated" setup that involved stealing utilities.

2 Americans held in Afghanistan freed in prisoner exchange, Taliban says

A prisoner swap between the U.S. and the Taliban freed two Americans in exchange for a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in California, officials said.

Florida lawmakers clash over school start times law slated to take effect in 2026

A Florida lawmaker is pushing to keep school start times as they are, challenging a 2023 law that would require middle and high schools to begin later in the day, starting in July 2026.

Bird flu on the rise in U.S., could be concern for humans

The recent rise in egg prices is being linked to the ongoing spread of bird flu, a virus primarily affecting chickens and other poultry. 

1 dead in Tarpon Springs shooting: Police

One person is dead after a shooting along Starlight Cove in Tarpon Springs Monday evening, according to officers. 

Locals drive to DC, brave frigid temperatures to witness inauguration

Local Republican organizer Cliff Gephart was just one of the thousands of Americans who made the trip to D.C. Monday to watch President Trump get sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.