FOX 13’s Lloyd Sowers retires after nearly 40 years at WTVT
TAMPA, Fla. - Lloyd Sowers knows the story of the Tampa Bay area. He's been telling it for more than 38 years, ever since he first walked through the doors of what was then called "Pulse 13," and he is retiring on Monday. So much has changed around the area,...
Pinellas County, FL, Kim’s Family Restaurant gets warning after health inspection finds 7 violations
Kim's Family Restaurant in Pinellas County, FL, was issued a warning by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation after inspectors found seven violations during a December 30, 2025, inspection. The restaurant, located at 2101 Starkey Road in Largo, was required to undergo a follow-up inspection....
Best concerts coming to St. Pete and Beyond the Burg in 2026
New year, same urge to buy a ticket and yell lyrics with strangers. I’ve rounded up the top concerts scheduled for St. Pete and Beyond the Burg in 2026, lined up like an overly ambitious to-do list. Sorted by date, these are the shows most likely to make your group chat organized.
Married Couple Arrested After Abandoning 9 Puppies and 2 Adult Dogs in Florida Park
Police arrested two people on animal cruelty charges after they abandoned nine puppies and two adult dogs in a park in Largo, Florida. All 11 of the dogs were found abandoned in plastic tubs left in Taylor Park on December 19, 2025, according to The Tampa Bay Times. After the dogs were found, they were […]
Cold case closure brings answers but no justice in 2005 Tampa murder
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A two-decade-old murder case in Tampa is officially closed, bringing long-awaited answers, but no criminal charges, for the family of Tammy Fickey. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Cold Case unit, at 7:30 p.m. on March 12, 2005, deputies found an unresponsive woman, later...
‘My life has changed’: Epiphany cross retriever counts blessings
TAMPA, Fla. — Ahead of this year’s Epiphany celebration, Spectrum Bay News 9 checked in with last year’s cross retriever to see if the iconic catch brought blessings upon he and his family. It's been quite a year for 18-year-old Luc Boillot since he dove into the...
St. Pete’s huge MLK Parade returns for 39th year alongside 45 days of events
For nearly four decades, the St. Pete MLK Parade has been a moment when the city pauses, comes together, and reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Year after year, families line the streets, community groups show up with pride, and neighbors reconnect at an event many consider a meaningful...
You didn’t care about anybody’: Judge sentences man after killing a 44-year-old father outside...
FOX 13 Tampa Bay reporter Evan Axelbank says a Tampa case that started with a late-night blowup ended with a judge making it official: Dylan Fogle will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Investigation underway after body found in Tampa retention pond: police
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A death investigation is underway in Tampa after a body was found in a retention pond. The Tampa Police Department responded to a retention pond at the 2200 block of North West Shore Boulevard around 10:30 a.m. regarding reports of a person in the water. The body was recovered by members […]
Police say scammers are targeting seniors in new gold-related scheme
LARGO, Fla. — Largo police are warning the public of a new scam targeting seniors, as the Federal Bureau of Investigation says Floridians rank in the top third for most losses from internet-based crimes. The last few years have been difficult for Susan Lancaster, following the death of her...

















