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.

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.

Lithia brush fire spreads, leaves 1 person critically injured: HCFR

A brush fire in Lithia scorched approximately 10 acres on Friday afternoon, sending one person to the hospital in critical condition, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Teachers, community mourn 4-year-old and grandmother killed in Largo mobile home fire: 'She was the light'

Friday, a memorial filled with flowers, stuffed animals and a rosary sat in front of what’s left of the Largo home where four-year-old Rahzi lived with her father and her grandmother.

Judge weighs constitutionality of Florida’s new congressional district map

The future of Florida’s new congressional map is now in the hands of a Leon County judge after attorneys for voting rights groups and the state squared off in court over whether the redistricting plan is unconstitutional.

Lakeland nonprofit opens $6.5M apartment buildings for chronically homeless residents

Gospel Inc. recently opened new permanent apartments in Lakeland for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. It is much more than just a roof over their heads; it is a place to build new skills and find a sense of community.

Tampa girls flag football: 4 Bay Area teams compete for state titles

Hillsborough and Pinellas County teams are taking over the AdventHealth Training Center this weekend as they compete for high school girls' flag football state championships.

Manatee County father arrested after child finds gun under bed, accidentally shoots 5-year-old sibling: MCSO

A Manatee County man is facing a felony charge after investigators say one of his children found a gun under his father's bed and accidentally shot his 5-year-old sibling inside their home in March.

Sarasota police credit major crime reduction to the impact of Real-Time Operations Center technology

Even with more people moving to the area and an ever-changing landscape, the city of Sarasota is seeing a decrease in crime. The Sarasota Police Department reports an 18% decrease in crime across the city. 

Mr. Ginger, smallest and youngest rescued Sloth World sloth, has died, zoo says

Mr. Ginger, the youngest and smallest sloth rescued from Sloth World Orlando and brought to the Central Florida Zoo, has died, the zoo said. He was humanely euthanized on Friday afternoon, FOX 35 has learned.

Florida daycare worker claims she ‘spazzed out’ while violently beating infant: BCSO

A Florida daycare worker is behind bars after deputies say she admitted to "spazzing out" and violently slamming a 3-month-old infant into a crib, causing catastrophic injuries.

Rays, Tampa leaders shed light on $2.3B proposed ballpark

Bay Area leaders met at Old Tampa City Hall on Friday to discuss a new memorandum of understanding for a $2.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays ballpark project.

Baby rescued, suspect killed during human trafficking operation with ties to Tampa: FDLE

An 11-month-old baby was rescued after a months-long human trafficking operation that led to the death of its suspected human trafficker, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida for 2nd time this month, records show

Rapper Kodak Black has been arrested in Florida for a second time this month, just a week after he was booked into the Orange County Jail on a drug trafficking charge.