Catherine Hawley, FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Catherine Hawley

FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Baltimore, MD, United States

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Past articles by Catherine:

How to help: Tampa Bay groups sending aid to Southwest Florida

Volunteers and organizations across the Bay Area are stepping up to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian. → Read More

WWII fighter pilot from St. Pete laid to rest 80 years after being shot down

A WWII fighter pilot who was shot down in 1945 has finally been laid to rest. → Read More

Family's belongings dumped after U-Haul repossesses rental believing it was abandoned outside Clearwater hotel

A St. Louis couple packed up everything they own to move closer to their children in Tampa Bay. They thought someone stole the 26-foot U-Haul truck along with everything inside it, but they later learned it was repossessed by the company due to a clerical mistake in their system. → Read More

'A walking miracle': Brandon man survives after gator latches onto his head in Lake Thonotosassa

It is hard to say what is more incredible, that JC Defeats was bitten in the head by an alligator and survived, or that the brutal attack was caught on camera. "The world is a really difficult place, and, man, is it challenging to maneuver without God and ultimately Jesus Christ in your heart." → Read More

More than 200 collectables up for auction from North Tampa's vintage village 'Gallopsville'

More than 200 collectables from a vintage village in North Tampa will hit the auction block over the weekend. → Read More

Man left fighting for his life after violent road rage attack in Citrus County

A violent road rage attack in Citrus County sent a man to the hospital fighting for his life, and the driver responsible behind bars. Investigators said Kristopher Hite intentionally swerved his SUV into the next lane, slamming into the man riding his motorcycle. → Read More

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office launches new 911 system to enhance response

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office launched a new system that enhances the way deputies respond to 911 calls. → Read More

Florida agriculture officials work to eliminate invasive fruit fly spotted in Pinellas County

Officials in Florida are moving quickly to eliminate an invasive and exotic fruit fly spotted in Pinellas County. → Read More

St. Pete 6-year-old can walk after undergoing spinal cord surgery

A six-year-old from St. Petersburg can now walk on her own after undergoing spinal cord surgery and therapy. → Read More

TPD buys back firearms to help crack down on gun violence in Tampa

The Tampa Police Department is trading cash for guns in an effort to get unwanted weapons off the streets. → Read More

'I commend all of the officers... for their professionalism' Pasco swatting victim tells Twitch audience

Dozens of officers rushed to a home in Pasco County Monday morning. The sheriff’s office surrounded the property and ordered everyone out with their hands up. But it turns out the residents did nothing wrong. The family fell victim to a fake 911 call known as swatting. → Read More

Report: 500 crashes linked to self-driving cars, auto-assist vehicle technology

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released 10-months-worth of crash data involving vehicles using driver-assist technologies, as well as fully autonomous vehicles. It is the first time this information has been released, and there were nearly 500 wrecks reported. → Read More

Florida Panther spotted on security cameras roaming Polk County backyard

A backyard security camera in Polk County captured footage of a Florida panther walking through the neighborhood. → Read More

Meet the 92-year-old woman behind TPA's logo, color-coded zones

Millions of passengers travel through Tampa International Airport every year and folks are able to easily find their way around thanks to Jane Davis Doggett. → Read More

Florida bill requires high school students take financial literacy class

A bill is headed to the governor’s desk that would make a personal finance class mandatory to graduate high school. → Read More

St. Pete man honors beloved dog by creating free roadside pet food pantry

When Mark James lost his beloved dog, Hank, to cancer, he decided to honor him by giving back to pets in need. → Read More

Florida property owners facing homeowner insurance 'crisis,' lawmaker says

It is getting harder and more expensive for property owners to insure their homes here in Florida, especially if your house is over 20-years-old. One state lawmaker says if the issues in the industry are not fixed, we could see serious consequences.For years, Senator Jeff Brandes has been sounding the alarm about Florida’s turbulent property insurance market. He says we are in a crisis, and in a… → Read More

Reigning world champion high school robotics team ready to defend title

In a club about robotics, you might assume robots are the focus. → Read More

Children's Gasparilla Parade will go on, despite record pediatric COVID-19 infections

After taking a year off due to COVID-19, the pirate invasion is back, with the Children's Gasparilla Parade kicking off festivities this weekend. Organizers say they expect an even bigger crowd than year’s past, but the comeback falls in the middle of record case numbers, especially among children, due to the highly contagious omicron variant. → Read More

With COVID cases on the rise, medical experts offer tips as Americans put final touches on travel plans

It is estimated more than 109 million people will be traveling out of town for the holidays starting next week. → Read More