Controversy over Florida fishing license changes

Florida’s new fishing license policy is drawing sharp criticism from charter captains and fishing guides who say it could hurt tourism and cost businesses customers.

Memorial Day weekend is coinciding with nesting season of threatened shorebird

A colony of state-protected birds has nested on Lido Beach, and wildlife advocates are urging beachgoers to keep their distance ahead of the busy holiday weekend. 

Two Navy jets crash during Idaho air show; All 4 crew members survive

Four crew members safely ejected after two Navy jets collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho on Sunday.

9/11 steel beam stops in Land O'Lakes as part of a nationwide Tunnel to Towers tour

A nearly 22-foot steel beam, weighing more than 16-thousand pounds, now serves as a moving tribute to the lives lost and heroes who sacrificed everything on September 11th.

GOP plan to help pay for White House ballroom dealt big blow

A proposed billion-dollar plan to increase security at the White House campus and help pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom suffered a major setback by failing to meet the criteria to be included in the upcoming Republican budget bill.

Cassidy's loss marks latest Trump purge. What it means for the GOP

Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.

No matter what time of day or night, Tampa diner aims to deliver the perfect slice of New York-Style pizza

It's a stone-oven pizza joint and a 24-hour diner all in one location. Brooklyn Diner and Pizza was born from the desire of owner Moe Hassan's search for an all-night diner that could create an authentic slice of New York Style Pizza. 

Cuba faces an energy crisis as the U. S. continues to block oil shipments

Cuba’s economy is crippled, and its infrastructure has been crumbling. The nation produces less than half the oil it needs and has officially run out of its reserves, according to multiple international reports.

USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after record 326-day deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.

Swatch, AP watch collab gets massive crowds, police respond at multiple stores

A limited watch launch between Swatch and AP prompted crowds in the hundreds at stores and malls across the country Saturday, with some getting so rowdy that arrests were made.

March of Dimes walk brings Tampa Bay families together to raise awareness for premature births

It’s a walk where every step counts. FOX13 teamed up with the March of Dimes “March for Babies," bringing the Tampa Bay community together for a mile-and-a-half walk to raise awareness about premature births, infant loss and the impact those journeys have on families.

Father arrested for DUI with 5-year-old in the backseat: HCSO

A man from Wimauma has been arrested for driving under the influence after deputies responded to a call about a person-down at a Shell gas station in Plant City.

Alex Murdaugh retrial could bring potential death penalty

Prosecutors could seek the death penalty against Alex Murdaugh if he is found guilty again at a new trial after the state Supreme Court overturned his murder convictions.

Tampa police host event aimed at preventing teen takeovers: 'Know the officer behind the badge'

Exactly one week after a "teen takeover" in downtown Tampa led to 22 arrests, the Tampa Police Department hosted a community event on Friday night aimed at keeping teens out of trouble.

St. Pete community rallies to help rebuild after fire destroys USF Marine Science Laboratory building

For some scientists at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science, the fire that tore through a marine sciences laboratory building earlier this month did more than damage a facility; it threatened a lifetime of research.