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Take a look at the grass lawn on the side of the Walmart parking lot on Tamiami Trail in North Port , and it seems normal, but take a step closer, and you will see a broken tail light, a damaged fence and cut down trees. North Port creek crash rescue That was left behind after a woman accidentally drove her car through this fence and into the creek. "They had to don life vest PPE and swim over to…
An Oldsmar mother who sought fertility treatments is highlighting a common hormonal disorder after discovering she had the condition long known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS. Its name recently changed to help doctors and patients better address and treat symptoms. Oldsmar mother advocates for PMOS health Jilliam Ramos, 39, easily became pregnant with her 9-year-old daughter, June,…
The Tampa Bay Rays , the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County reached an agreement on a $2.3 billion ballpark proposal located at the site of Hillsborough College. Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Financing The proposed $2.3 billion development would sit on the Hillsborough College site directly across from Raymond James Stadium, with the Rays contributing just over half of the total costs. Under the terms…
A Polk County Fire Rescue volunteer chaplain died Wednesday morning after deputies say a dump truck driver ran a red light and struck his vehicle at an Eagle Lake intersection. Eagle Lake fatal crash Polk County Fire Rescue volunteer Chaplain Hector Cruz was leaving a fire station visit Wednesday morning when a dump truck hit his vehicle. According to deputies, the 30-year-old dump truck driver…
Surgeons at BayCare Medical Group have performed West Central Florida’s first robotic-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy, offering patients a minimally invasive surgical option that combines tissue removal and reconstruction into a single procedure. BayCare robotic mastectomy procedure Instead of a large cut, surgeons make a small incision – as small as 2.5 cm -- and insert a single-port robot.…
Venice Theatre is drawing closer to its planned February opening as construction workers rebuild the venue following severe damage from Hurricane Ian 3 years ago. Venice Theatre rebuilds main stage For 75 years, the Venice Theatre has been a beacon in the community. When Hurricane Ian struck 3 years ago, heavy damage could be seen as the main Jervey Theatre remained exposed to the elements. The…
Ringling College of Art and Design is inviting high school juniors and seniors nationwide to step into another world by designing an original parade float. Ringling College launches creative contest Stepping into a theme park feels like entering another world filled with castles, characters, special effects and parades. Ringling College of Art and Design is holding its second Theme Park Design…
A lightning strike sparked a three-alarm fire that destroyed an apartment building at Cobalt Apartments in Wesley Chapel on Thursday afternoon, forcing the evacuation of dozens of units and displacing about 200 residents, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue. Lightning sparks Wesley Chapel apartment fire Pasco County Fire Rescue confirmed that a lightning strike started the blaze in the 3900…
A 25-year-old man faces a robbery charge after authorities identified him as the suspect who stole more than $22,000 in gold jewelry from a mall kiosk. Treasure Coast Mall robbery Martin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations detectives identified Dezmone Johnson, 25, as the suspect in a high-value theft. Video footage showed Johnson posing as a legitimate customer at a Treasure Coast…
Football season is finally here, and Bucs fans will get their first chance to see the team take the field at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday night. Bucs host Chiefs in preseason game The Bucs are expected to play their first-team units for a series or two, including quarterback Baker Mayfield. The game will give Tampa Bay’s starters a chance to get some preseason reps and build chemistry with…
Auburndale police arrested a man after they said he fired two shots at his girlfriend and her young child during a domestic dispute Thursday. Auburndale domestic shooting arrest According to the Auburndale Police Department, Danford Thornton-Swain, 20, was involved in an incident with his girlfriend around 11:45 a.m. near Timothy Street and Ernest Drive. Police said Thornton-Swain hit the woman…
Treasure Island police arrested two people after investigators say a sophisticated phone scam led to the theft of approximately $1.5 million in jewelry and precious metals from an older resident. Treasure Island phone scam Treasure Island Police Chief John Barkley said Friday that the investigation began Feb. 10 after officers responded to the Treasure Island home for a reported burglary, grand…
Executive Chef Ryan VanDusen of LUMA in St. Pete joins the kitchen to solve the boring dinner dilemma with a Mediterranean-inspired feast. This meal features a perfectly seared salmon paired with citrusy Moroccan couscous, a refreshing homemade tzatziki, and a quick vegetable succotash. It is a fresh, fast, and flavor-packed dish that brings waterfront dining right to your dinner table! Connect…
Tampa police are investigating a fatal shooting that left a man and a woman dead inside a home early Friday morning. Shooting in North Tampa Officers responded to reported gunfire in the 3500 block of N. 15th St., where they found a woman in her mid-20s and a man in his mid-50s suffering from gunshot wounds. The woman died at the scene, and the man died a short time later. Three minor children…
A 39-year-old Georgia prison inmate faces four felony charges in Florida after allegedly running a fraudulent hunting lease scam that cheated Florida residents out of thousands of dollars. Georgia man runs hunting scam Investigators with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission filed charges against Rodney Edward Smith, 39, of Chatsworth, Georgia, in Gilchrist County, Florida, on May…
Publix shoppers may notice a change the next time they head for the express checkout lane. The Florida-based supermarket chain has dropped the traditional 10-item limit from its express lanes, giving store employees more flexibility to manage checkout traffic and potentially reduce wait times. "To better serve our customers and improve checkout efficiency, we recently updated our express lane…
FOX 13 meteorologists are keeping an eye on a small disturbance east-southeast of Bermuda, but high wind shear and dry Saharan dust should keep the rest of the tropics quiet for a bit longer. Atlantic tropical weather outlook A cluster of showers and thunderstorms located east-southeast of Bermuda is showing some early signs of organization. Bermuda tropical disturbance tracking Forecasters say…
A man is recovering in a hospital after a stabbing in Ybor City early Friday morning led to an arrest, according to the Tampa Police Department. Ybor City stabbing investigation Police said the stabbing happened around 1:45 a.m. in the 1800 block of E. 24th Avenue. The victim suffered non-serious injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment, according to police. One person was arrested in…
Blake Casper and his sister Allison Casper Adams, the owners of Caspers Company and Tampa's Oxford Exchange, plan to build a 550-acre wellness retreat called Clay Hill near Dade City. Oxford Exchange owners plan retreat Blake Casper, the CEO of Caspers Company, is partnering with his sister, Allison Casper Adams, to launch the 130-room wellness resort. The 550-acre property spans across Pasco and…
Tampa International Airport is set to build a new $155 million air traffic control tower to replace its aging facility, including $18 million in modern technology from the Federal Aviation Administration. Tampa airport tower replacement project The Federal Aviation Administration is moving forward with plans to build a new air traffic control tower at Tampa International Airport. The current tower…
A Spoto High student was arrested Thursday after deputies said he called the school and made a bomb threat. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said a 17-year-old student, who is not being named due to his age, is now facing multiple charges. Spoto High bomb threat arrest School resource deputies said they were notified Wednesday of a bomb threat made during a call Spoto High School's…
A former food delivery driver turned entrepreneur is finding new ways to connect students with nearby local businesses through a custom-built mobile app called 9Yaps . USF local business app The platform, which began with a simple observation while founder Nicholas Eisengrein was out on food delivery, runs around the USF campus. "A lot of them [businesses] said, ‘I'm right across the street, like…
Gas Dash expanded its app-based mobile fuel delivery service into the Tampa area to allow drivers to get gasoline delivered directly to their parked vehicles. App launches Gas Dash operates through a mobile application where users choose their location, select a fuel type, specify how many gallons they need, and leave their fuel doors open. The company says the service is designed to be…
Bright rainbow colors are breaking through the black paint used to cover a Pride street mural in St. Petersburg after state officials ordered its removal. St. Pete Pride street mural The Pride street mural located on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg is beginning to peak through the layer of black paint that covered it last year. The state ordered the removal of street murals across Florida,…
A beloved Polk County Fire Rescue chaplain died Wednesday morning when a dump truck ran a red light and crashed into his car in Eagle Lake. Tragic intersection crash in Eagle Lake Hector Cruz served as a volunteer chaplain for Polk County Fire Rescue for four years in the Winter Haven area. He was a retired police officer from New York who remained dedicated to helping others. On Wednesday…
A Clearwater man driving 120 mph and another driver caught at 107 mph face criminal charges under Florida's super speeder law. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say they maintain a zero-tolerance policy for drivers moving in triple digits. Florida high speed arrests This week, a Clearwater man was accused of driving 120 miles per hour near the I-275 and I-4 interchange around 4 a.m. Wednesday.…
A former Sarasota police officer faces criminal charges after authorities said he improperly searched for the same license plate hundreds of times using law enforcement surveillance technology. Sarasota police misconduct case A former Sarasota police officer, Corey Waiters, is accused of two felonies and a misdemeanor for misusing Flock license plate cameras. An investigation started earlier this…
Largo High School frosted mirrors in the girls’ and boys’ restrooms this year to reduce student tardiness — and parents aren’t happy. The school’s decision In a statement to FOX 13 Thursday, the school said: " Largo High School had mirrors in the girls’ and boys’ restrooms frosted as part of an effort to reduce student tardiness and maximize instructional time. However, locker room mirrors were…
Pasco County firefighters are battling a massive three-alarm apartment fire on Jermyn Loop in Wesley Chapel. Fire crews respond in Wesley Chapel Pasco County Fire Rescue crews are on the scene of an apartment fire in the 3900 block of Jermyn Loop, which sparked Thursday afternoon. Arriving crews found the massive fire and immediately cleared the building. Emergency responders elevated the incident…
A jury reached a verdict in the Jeffrey Crum murder trial after several days of testimony from more than two dozen prosecution witnesses. It took jurors more than five hours to find Crum guilty on all three counts, including murder, kidnapping and sexual battery. The courtroom was silent as the verdict was read in court Thursday afternoon. Crum was immediately handcuffed and appeared emotionless…
A Manatee County healthcare technology company uses its hyperrealistic medical simulators to train first responders and area students. Lifelike technology in Manatee County Echo-Healthcare opened its doors in Manatee County in 2018, manufacturing highly detailed medical mannequins designed to replicate real-life situations. Every detail on the simulators is finished by hand, down to the precise…
