Pam Bondi nominated for U.S. attorney general

FOX 13’s Kailey Tracy has a look at Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for U.S. attorney general. The nomination comes after another Florida Republican, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration.

Tree lighting shows resiliency of the beach

FOX 13's Evyn Moon reports on Bradenton Beach hosting their annual Christmas tree lighting celebration, which seemed impossible to just weeks ago while the city was recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Building back better after hurricanes

FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports on Hernando County's Pine Island Park recently reopening after Hurricane Idalia, but was devastated again by Hurricane Helene.

Solutions for Florida's affordable housing crisis

The soaring cost of homes is pushing people further from work, which is causing more bumper-to-bumper traffic. Our transportation, education and health care challenges all tie into the affordable housing crisis.

St. Pete re-votes, delays decision to fix the Trop

Hours after approving funding to fix the Tropicana Field roof, St. Petersburg City Council walked back and are now delaying that decision. This comes as the saga surrounding a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays continues to see twists and turns.

Elon Musk impersonator investment scam

FOX 13's Kim Kuizon reports on a Bradenton man pretending to be billionaire Elon Musk on Facebook who is facing charges alleging he stole as much as $600,000 from a woman he befriended on the social network.

City leaders discuss Rays stadium deal

FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports on the St. Petersburg City Council voting 4-3 to approve funding to fix the Tropicana Field roof after it was damaged during Hurricane Milton.

FHP searching for hit-and-run driver in Pasco County

FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports that the Florida Highway Patrol is still looking for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run in Pasco County and the pleas from the victim's family for the driver to turn themselves in.

Cambridge Christian finds cross country success

FOX 13's Sean Barie reports on the men's and women's cross-country teams at Cambridge Christian High School having successful 2024 seasons despite the challenges of dealing with two hurricanes during the season.

Gaetz withdraws as Trump's Attorney General pick

FOX 13's Chief Political Investigator Craig Patrick reports on former U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrawing his name as President-elect Trump's Attorney General after facing a steep confirmation battle.

Traffic simulator designed to improve I-4 commute

FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports on the partnership between Florida Polytechnic University and FDOT to implement safe driving roadside technologies to alert drivers to upcoming traffic and hazards.

Unique holiday gifts

FOX 13's Linda Hurtado and Chris Cato take a look at some unique gifts you can give this holiday season.