Tampa Bay area charities rally to help federal workers during shutdown
The ongoing government shutdown means the approximately 31,000 federal workers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg metropolitan area will not get paid until it ends. Local charities and nonprofits like United Way Suncoast, Feeding Tampa Bay and Crisis Center of Tampa Bay are stepping in to fill the gaps. But it’s not...
Virtual town hall for parents to learn about Polk County high school rezoning proposal
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Parents and neighbors gathered online Thursday night for a virtual town hall with the Polk County School District to learn more about their high school rezoning proposals. The school district said the goal is to limit overcrowding in some schools, while giving more resources to others.
3DE Schools program expanding in Tampa Bay area
Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay is dedicated to impacting students in the community. The nonprofit offers K-12 programs that focus on topics such as entrepreneurship, financial literacy and career readiness. One of its key initiatives is 3DE, an instructional model that allows high school students to interact with...
Choose the names for these Lakeland newcomers
Before you go to the polls in November, submit your ideas to help choose the names for three new creatures — both real and artistic.
Lakeland art gallery hopes to attract new art collectors
The four owners of "Notta Gallery" hope the name brings a lot of attention. FOX 13 photojournalist Barry Wong takes us there.
Hillsborough County Offers Free Rabies Vaccinations and Microchipping for Pets This Sunday at Fairgrounds
In a push to keep pets healthy and secure, Hillsborough County is rolling out a free vaccination and microchipping clinic for dogs and cats this Sunday. The clinic, part of a broader initiative to maintain public health and pet safety, is scheduled for October 5 at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds. Keep this on...
‘Darn’: Video shows Hillsborough deputies capture wanted woman hiding in shed
Surveillance video from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Aviation Section shows a woman taken into custody on Oct.1.
Former Lakeland Cardiologist Tased and Baker Acted after Arrest at Bartow Hospital
A former Lakeland cardiologist was arrested on September 19 after an incident at BayCare’s Bartow Regional Medical Center escalated into a physical altercation with law enforcement. According to an affidavit filed by the Bartow Police Department, officers were called to Bartow Regional Medical Center at 2200 Osprey...
‘Homes For Our Troops’ Gives Two Wounded Vets The Keys To Their New Homes!
Congratulations go out to former Marine Sgt. Christopher Lawrence and former Army Sgt. Quincy Lopez, who have now received the keys to their respective Homes for our Troops (HFOT)-provided homes, located in different parts of Wesley Chapel. Both severely injured veterans lost their respective right legs to improvised...
Police give citations to drivers at school pickup in Lake Wales
Lake Wales police have started issuing tickets to people who are getting in line at school drop-off and pick-up and parking on the street near Hillcrest Elementary School.
