Jordan Bowen
FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Dayton, OH, United States
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How will red tide impact spring break?
With spring break upon us officials are working fast to clear the beaches of dead fish from red tide. → Read More
Officials hand out free Narcan, hope to educate Spring Breakers on dangers of fentanyl
As law enforcement gears up for spring break, combating opioid overdoses will be a top priority. Several non-profits have teamed up with the Florida Department of Health to distribute free Narcan on Pinellas County beaches and educate people about the dangers. → Read More
8-year-old girl who performed solo wins big in cheer competition after team didn't show up
An 8-year-old girl from Pasco County is showing what it means to have courage. When her cheer team didn't show up to their competition, her coaches had a choice to forfeit, but instead not only did Peyton Thorsby perform the routine alone in front of a crowd of a few hundred people, but she beat out other teams to win first place. → Read More
Tampa municipal election early voting starts Monday
Early voting begins Monday in the city of Tampa's municipal elections. → Read More
Southeast Seminole Heights construction continues to cause headaches for nearby residents
In southeast Seminole Heights construction on a flooding relief program is taking longer than expects, and it's frustrating residents. In some cases, driveways have been inaccessible for weeks forcing some people to park several streets away from their homes. → Read More
Hillsborough County looking to crack down on vaping and e-cigarettes
Hillsborough County is looking to crack down on vape shops near schools. According to the commission, there are approximately 200 vape or e-cigarette stores in the county that are within 500 feet of a school. They're considering a rule change that could place proximity restrictions on e-cigarette retailers. → Read More
Tampa group holds rally demanding change in wake of Tyre Nichols' death
A few dozen people took to the streets in downtown Tampa Saturday to call for justice for 29-year-old Tyre Nichols. → Read More
Historic Black cemetery no longer in the hands of the City of Tampa
Memorial Park Cemetery, which was established in 1919, has continued to be maintained by the city since its owner died in 2019. But, the historic Black cemetery is now under new ownership, which worries some neighbors, who hope the rich history can be saved. → Read More
Between Tampa and St. Pete, MLK parades will take center stage within both cities
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of one of America's historic civil rights leaders. Celebrations will be taking place across the country and in the Bay Area – including within St. Petersburg. It's one of the longest-running MLK parades in the U.S. → Read More
Hundreds of flights delayed, canceled in Tampa as winter weather snarls travel across the country
Instead of gathering around the tree this Christmas Eve, many were stuck at Tampa International Airport. → Read More
FishHawk boy with rare form of leukemia cleared for life-saving transplant after sister was found to be match
When 12-year-old Colton King was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia, his 16-year-old sister turned out to be the perfect donor match for a bone marrow transplant. Now, he's cancer free and in remission, which means doctors can now move forward with what could be a life-saving bone marrow transplant. → Read More
Florida beekeepers struggling after Hurricane Ian decimates at least 100,000 hives
Florida's beekeepers are still feeling the impacts from Hurricane Ian now more than two months later. According to Greater Good Charities, the storm decimated at least 100,000 hives, and beekeepers said hives are continuing to dwindle, because queen bees rattled by the storm aren't laying as many eggs as usual. → Read More
Mastodon tusk, teeth found by STEM teachers diving in waters off St. Pete
A pair of teachers, who are also diving buddies, made an incredible find → Read More
Florida to get $26 million in historic, multi-state location data settlement against Google
Google has agreed to fork over nearly $400 million as part of a settlement for tracking users location data without them knowing. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is part of the 40-state coalition of attorneys general who have been investigating the company for the last few years. → Read More
‘We need to be civil’: Pasco County Schools proposes conduct policies for parents, staff after heated events
In some cases, passionate parents can get heated when addressing concerns with their child’s school and depending on how staff responds it could mean legal trouble for the district. It's why Pasco County Schools is proposing two new policies for addressing these types of scenarios. → Read More
Valrico boy back on lacrosse field five months after he was struck by lightning
An 11-year-old Valrico boy is back on the lacrosse field five months after he was struck by lightning. He and his family were out on their boat when he was hit and went overboard, but thankfully his dad jumped in, pulled him from the water and immediately began CPR before paramedics arrived. → Read More
More records given to family of Riverview High student with special needs after choking death
New information is coming to light about what happened to a Riverview High School senior who died after her parents said she choked on a meatball at school. Records the district released to the family Tuesday reveal what happened in those frantic moments and how staff members responded. → Read More
After choking death of teen with special needs, parents seek clarity on staff response at Riverview High
After an 18-year-old with cerebral palsy died after choking at school, the school wrote in a report that the girl had a seizure. Her parents hope the school will provide clarity around what happened and the staff response, in order to prevent another tragedy. → Read More
Three high school hockey players suspended after 16-year-old takes her own life, parents say
A 16-year-old took her own life just days before the start of her senior year at East Lake High School. McKenna Brown's parents say their daughter was severely bullied and harassed online. Now, three of the teen's hockey teammates who were allegedly behind the harassment have now been suspended by the Lightning High School Hockey League, her mom says. → Read More
'Every day is a gift': Woman nearly fully recovered from COVID-19 says faith, music helped her beat the odds
It's now been two years since Cristie White was told by her doctors to call her family and say her goodbyes. Today, she's 90% recovered from COVID-19 and opening up about how her recovery journey inspired her to write a song and publish a Bible study book now available on Amazon. → Read More