‘The repairs are over’: Local church holds beachside service after Hurricane Helene anniversary
People gathered in Indian Rocks Beach for a service focused on healing, one year after Hurricane Helene devastated the barrier islands. Many neighbors are still displaced as recovery continues. For the past year, many people in Tampa Bay, like Gia Ockuly, have been rebuilding. “The repairs are over. We're just...
The Foodtique is open for business in Hillsborough County. FOX 13 gives you a...
FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis takes us to a new food pantry open for business at Progress Village. The Foodtique is stepping up to help feed the 144,000 Hillsborough County residents who struggle with food insecurity.
Florida Sheriff Warns Residents About Ongoing Phone Scam
Clearwater, FL – Authorities in Pinellas County are alerting the public to a growing phone scam involving individuals impersonating a sheriff’s deputy named “Captain Stang” and pressuring residents about alleged legal issues. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office posted the warning Sunday, stating that scammers have...
How Florida’s Signature 1905 Salad Came To Be
Florida is known for many surprising things, but if you're not from the state, you might not have heard of this healthy, flavorful salad with a local history.
St. Petersburg Man Surrenders to Authorities, Charged with Kidnapping and Carjacking in September Incident
In an early morning turn of events, Jahvontae Bell, aged 27, surrendered himself to the authorities, marking a climax in a kidnapping case that has riveted the St. Petersburg community. As detailed in a social media post by the St. Petersburg Police Department, the suspect is facing charges of kidnapping, carjacking,...
10 Massive Secondhand Shops In Florida That Sound Too Good To Be Real
Looking for amazing thrift stores in Florida that offer incredible bargains?. These 10 secondhand shops provide treasure-hunting adventures and budget-friendly finds for savvy shoppers!. 1. Sunshine Thrift Store (Tampa) Have you ever walked into a thrift store and felt like you’d discovered a secret gold mine?....
19-Year-Old Arrested after Deadly Shooting in Central Florida
A 19-year-old was arrested after a deadly shooting in Central Florida. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested the man in connection with a homicide investigation in Lutz, near Tampa. Deputies recently responded to Helena Street in Lutz after a woman called HCSO’s Communications Center to report that...
Café opens at ARK Innovation Center
St. Petersburg’s newest café has opened right in the heart of the city’s Innovation District. Point Chaud Coffee & Crepes first started to welcome customers at the ARK Innovation Center Sept. 17. For Point Chaud partner Mourad Kacimi, bringing the concept to the Florida market is an...
Man arrested, accused of stabbing girlfriend and threatening 5 others with gun at Valrico...
VALRICO, Fla. — A man with a "lengthy criminal history" is facing several charges, including attempted murder, after being arrested early Saturday morning for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend and threatening five others with a gun at his home in Valrico, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. HCSO...
One person dead after being struck by bus in Florida
FLORIDA — A woman was hit and killed by a Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority bus Saturday evening in Clearwater, police said. The crash happened just before 7 p.m. in the 2700 block of Gulf to Bay Boulevard near a large shopping center. Clearwater police said the victim, identified as 39-year-old Angela Wymer, was...

















