State attorney investigates shooting of mentally ill inmate
The Pasco County Detention Center deputy who shot and severely injured a mentally ill inmate - with a device that should never be fired directly at a person - had never fired one before, according to records from the Sheriff’s Office’s internal investigation, and obtained by FOX 13 News.
Video shows corrections officer shooting inmate through cell door
Video of an inmate being shot by a corrections officer with a "less lethal" round through a slot in his cell door sparked a civil rights lawsuit.
State sues company at center of FOX 13 investigation
Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing Global Connections, saying it "allowed its Florida distributors to use unscrupulous sales tactics to induce consumers to purchase its vacation club memberships by greatly exaggerating the true savings, nature and value of the memberships."
Tampa football player cleared of wrongdoing in eligibility case
A Tampa high school football player who is ranked as one of the best prep players in the country finally has his chance to hit the gridiron, after being sidelined for most of the season because of an investigation spurred by information provided by coaches at his former -- and now rival -- high school.
Two Floridians get free marijuana for life -- from the feds
In 1978, the United States started the Compassionate Investigational New Drug Program. It provides medicinal marijuana to people with serious health problems for life.
Rep. Grayson discusses campaign in U.S. House offices again
While U.S. House ethics rules do not allow representatives to use congressional resources for campaign activities, FOX 13 confirmed U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson participated in a campaign-related media interview from his congressional office on September 25.
Mysterious texts sideline prep football player
Jermaine Eskridge, 15, is ranked as one of the best high school wide receivers in the country.
Commissioner, stripper relationship investigated by FDLE
Nick Nicholson and Kimberly Losurdo have both been in the news before.
Emails reveal Polk wanted controversial hacking spyware
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office detective was so interested in what he’d seen at a law enforcement convention, he wasted no time getting in touch with the company when he got back to his Winter Haven office.
Calls for change to sports eligibility home checks
High school administrators who want to find out whether a student athlete lives within school boundaries are free to walk into a child’s bedroom without parental permission or even a specific reason in Hillsborough County, something one board member says needs to change.
Mother outraged after Plant H.S. admins inspect athlete's room
Before student-athletes hit the gridiron at Plant High School, parents have to prove they live within the school boundaries.
Drug testing policy in Hillsborough could be changing
There are subtle, yet positive, significant changes happening at the Hillsborough county courthouse.
USF police say student burglarized Registrar's Office, fled country
Call it the mysterious incident of the crime in the nighttime. Something happened on the University of South Florida campus on around 2 a.m. on June 27.
Tax bill for a penny adds up to much more
A Brooksville businessman got a notice form the Georgia Department of Revenue. They said he owed a penny... but with penalties and interest, the total shot up to nearly $800.
"Talent" company wants to cash in on Disney Channel dreams
If acting on the Disney Channel is a dream, a company that’s coming through town this weekend wants your attention. That company, however, is not Disney.
Florida same-sex couples fight for both names on birth certificates
On Florida birth certificates, there’s mother and “this space intentionally left blank” for same-sex couples. One couple is fighting to change that.
Transportation bill could mean trouble for highway safety
A massive transportation bill making its way through the Senate could serve to deregulate the trucking industry at a time when there are calls for better federal oversight.
Know anyone selling their home? Better make sure it's not listed for rent
Diane and Dennis Garcia decided to see their home in Lutz. Three days after listing it, people started to pull up to see it. The problem is, they were responding to a scammer's ad on Craigslist.
Expert: Poorly trained drone pilots 'going to make mistakes'
Government records reveal problems with our drone program. Federal inspectors found drone pilots -- who make life-and-death decisions -- are not getting the training they need.
Human cost of Florida's Medicaid reform battle
Noah Nero is a 7-year-old boy from Hudson who has battled serious health problems for all of his life. And his family can't afford private health insurance.