Daily afternoon storms likely in Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A classic summer pattern with hot temps and afternoon storms is setting up heading into the weekend. Midday coastal showers are possible. They will slowly meander inland through the afternoon before drifting back west in the evening. Temps heat up first with highs in the mid and upper 90s each day.
Venezuelan community in Tampa Bay area aids earthquake victims
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As search and rescue efforts continue across Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that struck several parts of the country, the Venezuelan community in the Tampa Bay area is turning heartbreak into action. Throughout the day, dozens of people arrived at donation centers across Pinellas a
Tampa Bay Weather: 104-Degree Heat Index, Rising Rain Chances Dominate The Week Ahead
Tampa Bay Weather Forecast TAMPA, Fla. – The standard summer pattern is locking into the...
New hospital opens in Lakeland
A new 550,000-square-foot hospital will open in Lakeland on July 8, marking the first healthcare facility of its kind to open in the city in more than a century. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Florida’s Foam Crackdown Has Tampa Bay Fire Crews on the Clock
Florida is officially putting the squeeze on a staple of firefighting: the traditional foam that contains PFAS, often dubbed "forever chemicals" and linked in studies to cancer and other health harms. A new state law sets a hard timeline for phasing that foam out, pushing local fire departments across Tampa Bay to cata
Winter Haven Police: Search Underway For Endangered 13-Year-Old Last Seen In Lakeland
Janiyah Bright POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Winter Haven Police Department is asking for the...
Man injured in stabbing near Auburndale, deputies searching for suspects: PCSO
FUSSELS CORNER, Fla. - An investigation is underway after a man was injured Friday in an early morning stabbing near Auburndale, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. PCSO says the incident happened at about 4 a.m. on Brenda Lane in the Fussels Corner area of Polk County. Investigators said...
Florida woman arrested for theft says tow truck driver stole her debit card in...
KISSIMEE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida woman bonded out of jail for theft, only to discover the tow truck driver called to impound her car had allegedly stolen her debit card. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the arrest of 32-year-old Markus Anthony of Kissimmee following a turn of events that saw a newly released
World Cup cash: Tampa Bay restaurants seeing massive spike in sales during tournament
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Bars and restaurants across the Tampa Bay area have seen massive increases in sales of both food and drinks during World Cup games, especially at times where many businesses are slow. “I’ve seen as much of an uptick as like 50% on some nights, especially...
This Underrated Florida City Is So Affordable That Retirees Wish They’d Moved There Sooner
Tucked away in Polk County, Florida, Eagle Lake is a small city that most people drive right past without a second thought. With a population of just over 3,000, this quiet community sits along U.S. Highway 17 between Lakeland and Winter Haven, offering a peaceful lifestyle that retirees are discovering...

















