Elizabeth Fry
FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Tampa, FL, United States
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Suspect with arrest warrant expected to survive after officer-involved shooting in Winter Haven
A suspect was hospitalized following an officer-involved shooting in Winter Haven, police said. → Read More
Florida reinstating tolls after Hurricane Ian; excludes Alligator Alley, Skyway Bridge and Pinellas Bayway
Florida is slamming the brakes on toll-free roads. The fees were suspended to support evacuations and emergency preparations ahead of Hurricane Ian. Now, drivers will be paying those tolls once again, starting Oct. 15. The only exceptions are the Skyway Bridge, Pinellas Bayway, and Alligator Alley. → Read More
Parkland penalty trial: Jurors begin deliberations nearly three months after sentencing phase began
Nikolas Cruz pled guilty last year to the 2018 attack that killed 17 people in Parkland, Florida, and after a three-month-long trial and hearing all the evidence, it’s time for the jury to make their decision. Should Cruz be sentenced to death or life without parole? → Read More
Pinellas school district sending skilled workers, supplies to Lee County to help repair damaged schools
A caravan of Pinellas County school employees drove to Lee County before sunrise Thursday to help the school district rebuild its schools that were damaged by Hurricane Ian. They included 18 skilled workers specializing in electrical work, plumbing, air conditioning, roofing and carpentry — bringing much-needed supplies and even 1,500 meals for people in need. → Read More
Safety advocacy group to make its case to Clearwater leaders following three deadly crashes
Forward Pinellas was already planning to talk to Clearwater City Council about improving the streets for pedestrians and bikers, but after the loss of not just one, but three pedestrians in Pinellas and Pasco counties on Friday, the conversation comes with much more urgency. → Read More
Floridians head to the polls on primary day: Here's what to know
Florida's voters have one more chance to make their voices heard during the state's closed primary. → Read More
Gov. DeSantis recruiting veterans into Florida classrooms amid teacher shortage across state
Military veterans who qualify to fill in at schools where there is a teacher shortage will receive a five-year temporary teaching certificate and be assigned a mentor teacher for at least two of those years. The initiative is an expansion of the federal "Troops to Teachers" program. → Read More
2022 Florida Primary: Early voting begins in Hillsborough County — here's what to know
Early voting begins for Hillsborough County voters. Here's what to know before you head to the polls. → Read More
Manatee County commissioners to consider concealed carry for employees during working hours
Some Manatee County commissioners are pushing for employees to be able to carry a gun while at work. → Read More
Bond hearing scheduled for Tampa man accused of killing 14-year-old girl
The suspect charged with killing a 14-year-old girl in Tampa is due back in court for his bond hearing. → Read More
St. Pete leaders to discuss placing major Dalí Museum expansion on November ballot
The Dali Museum has some ideas for how they want to improve its museum -- however, in order for that plan to work, the city and museum must be on the same page. If city leaders approve the museum's expansion plan, it could head to a vote in the November election. → Read More
1,000 Giant African land snails found in Pasco County, officials say
Florida officials said they have been spraying snail bait in a quarantined area of New Port Richey, adding they recently found and disposed of over 1,000 Giant African land snails, which are known to cause extensive damage to vegetation, buildings and people's health. → Read More
Hillsborough deputies rescue boy from Thonotosassa house fire
A child is in a hospital after Hillsborough County first responders saved him from an overnight house fire. → Read More
Pinellas County School District will choose next superintendent
School board members in Pinellas County will select the district's next superintendent Tuesday. → Read More
Tampa leaders will vote on controversial proposal to build new 14-story hotel on Harbour Island
Residents say they chose to move to Harbour Island because of the quiet residential atmosphere – but they’re afraid life as they know could be completely changed if Tampa City Council votes Thursday to move forward and approve plans for a new 14-story hotel on the island. → Read More
After rejecting plea deal, jury selection begins for brother accused of shooting drug dealer
It's been nearly two years since a brother and sister were charged with murder, accused of fatally shooting a drug dealer in Hillsborough County. While the sister is serving her sentence, her brother, Henry, will stand trial with jury selection beginning Tuesday. → Read More
Lightning, fans head to Amalie Arena for first home playoff game of season
The Bolts are back home in Tampa and the team is looking to take control of the series against Toronto. → Read More
Florida leaders react to draft opinion suggesting Supreme Court could overturn Roe vs. Wade
A draft opinion circulated among Supreme Court justices suggests that earlier this year a majority of them had thrown support behind overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a report. In Florida, the reaction has been split among leaders. → Read More
Pinellas County Schools adjust start times for 12 schools
A dozen schools in Pinellas County will be adjusting their bell schedules in the fall as the district said they currently have too many routes and not enough bus drivers, adding that it is causing major issues when it comes to getting students to school on time. → Read More
Tampa Fire Rescue to educate dangers of drowning after record number of 2021 child deaths in pools
Last year, a record high of 98 deaths was reported among kids in Florida. That’s up from the 69 deaths in 2020 and the 65 deaths in 2019. In 2018, there were 88 deaths. The rise in statistics is why Tampa Fire Rescue will be holding a drowning prevention event Tuesday. → Read More