Tampa weather | Friday evening forecast
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the Friday evening forecast. 

Lakeland considers data center moratorium
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Lakeland city leaders are deciding on whether to establish a one-year moratorium or temporarily pause large-scale data centers after a proposed 500,000 square foot data center faced significant community pushback. FOX 13’s Carla Bayron reports. 

Jolly, Graham hold campaign rally in Tampa
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The race for Florida governor rolled through the Bay Area with the presumptive Democratic nominees for governor and lieutenant governor rallying together for the first time in Tampa. FOX 13’s Evan Axelbank reports. 

Tampa Bay among deadliest metros for pedestrians
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A new study ranked three of the Bay Area metros amongst the deadliest in the nation and some experts say the roads are dangerous by design. FOX 13’s Ariel Plasencia reports. 

Special event zone to combat teen takeovers
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Tampa police are stepping up security ahead of the weekend to stop teen takeovers and designating the downtown area as a special event zone, which means violators could face more consequences. FOX 13’s Kylie Jones reports. 

Midland mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 10 injured; Suspect confirmed dead

A Midland city employee was identified Saturday as the person killed in a mass shooting that wounded 10 others before the gunman was later found dead, according to city officials.

Pulse Nightclub shooting 10 years later: What happened, victims, Orlando memorial

It has been 10 years since the deadly mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in downtown Orlando – where 49 men and women were killed, and more than 50 others were hurt, while celebrating Latin Night at the LGBTQ club.

“8647” etched into National Mall grass under investigation

The U.S. Park Police are investigating after massive numbers reading “8647” appeared etched into the grass on the National Mall, just days before President Donald Trump’s birthday celebrations and a major UFC event planned near the White House.

Tampa Weather | Friday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday will be breezy and warm with a high of 90 degrees.

Cruise ship returns after earthquake
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Cruise passengers on a Margaritaville at Sea ship sailing near Cuba experienced intense shaking after a major earthquake struck the gulf. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.

Screwworm concerns change animal shelter protocol
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Florida agriculture officials implemented an emergency ban restricting rescue groups and animal shelters from bringing dogs and cats into the state from Texas and New Mexico after a flesh-eating parasite emerged out West. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.

Postcard Inn reopens as The Luce
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Nearly two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a beloved St. Pete Beach hotel officially reopened its doors with upgrades and a new name. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.

County approves controversial development
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After hours of opposition from longtime residents, a controversial development proposal in Lithia is moving forward. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.

Summer camp teaches kids real-world STEAM skills
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A specialized summer program inside the University Mall is teaching local kids how to combine engineering skills with creative art design. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.

Commissioners split over Piney Point cleanup costs
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The Piney Point phosphate processing plant had a spill in 201 that sent wastewater into Tampa Bay and cleaning it up has been an expensive process that’s left commissioner split on who should foot the bill. FOX 13’s Kimberly Kuizon reports. 

58 arrested in Marion County 5-day child predator sex sting, sheriff says

A total of 58 men were arrested during a 5-day undercover operation targeting alleged child sex predators in Marion County, Sheriff Billy Woods and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier revealed during a news conference on Thursday.

Tampa delays stadium vote
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It could be two more months before the public will find out which way the Tampa redevelopment committee is leaning when it comes to funding a new Rays stadium because they delayed their vote on the non-binding stadium agreement until August. FOX 13’s Ariel Plasencia reports.