Kailey Tracy

St. Petersburg, FL, USA

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Vaporized gold helping solve crimes in Pasco County

4 days ago | fox13news.com | Kailey Tracy

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is using vaporized gold to help investigators solve crimes. Very small pieces of metal are put into a machine called a Vacuum Metal Deposition Chamber or VMD for short. Gold is the most popular. It helps investigators find fingerprints they can’t see with the naked eye.
5th annual Hockey 22 event raising awareness for suicides among veterans

5 days ago | fox13news.com | Kailey Tracy

Sunday morning’s skate at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel had a bigger meaning than just bragging rights. "We're here to play 22 consecutive hours of hockey to raise awareness for the 22 veteran suicides that are happening every day," Chris Scangarello, Executive Director of Lightning Warriors Hockey, said. The Lightning Warriors, a local veteran hockey nonprofit, hosted the fifth annual Hockey Heals 22 event from 2 p.m. Saturday to noon Sunday.
Governor DeSantis greets Americans evacuated from Israel at TPA: 'There was a need for help'

1 week ago | fox35orlando.com | Kailey Tracy

Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an update at Tampa International Airport early Friday as more flights carrying Jewish Americans evacuated from Israel are arriving in Tampa. Prior to Friday's news conference, the governor greeted passengers as they returned to the U.S. Pictured: Gov. Ron DeSantis greets passengers getting off a rescue flight from Israel at Tampa International Airport on June 20, 2025.
Americans evacuated from Israel arrive in Tampa

1 week ago | fox13news.com | Kailey Tracy

The state of Florida has rescued more than 160 Americans from Israel, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management as of Thursday morning. It comes as the country’s conflict with Iran intensifies. The U.S. State Department issued a level four do-not-travel advisory for Israel on Monday, the highest travel warning possible. The backstory: Gov. Ron DeSantis chartered several flights to Tampa.
Former hospital to become affordable housing for seniors

1 week ago | fox13news.com | Kailey Tracy

A hospital in St. Pete, that has sat vacant for a decade, is getting a second life. Crews are transforming the former Edward White Hospital into71 units of affordable housing for seniors. The site will also include access to vital services, like a community health center. Evara Helath will offer healthcare services not just for the residents, but for the community too.
Tampa Bay Sun FC hosts USL Super League championship game Saturday

2 weeks ago | fox13news.com | Kailey Tracy

Tampa Bay Sun FC will play in the USL Super League’s inaugural championship final at home on Saturday. They’ll play in-state rival Fort Lauderdale United FC. The Tampa Bay Sun is the first professional women’s soccer team in Tampa. A win Saturday would bring home the first ever professional women’s trophy home to the Tampa Bay area. Pictured: Tampa Bay Sun FC practices ahead of Saturday's inaugural USL Super League championship game.
Tampa Bay Sun FC hosts USL Super League championship game Saturday

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Kailey Tracy

The BriefTampa Bay Sun FC will play Saturday in the USL Super League’s inaugural final and host the game against Fort Lauderdale United FC. The franchise is the first professional women’s soccer team in Tampa. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Riverfront Park off North Blvd. in Tampa. TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Bay Sun FC will play in the USL Super League’s inaugural championship final at home on Saturday. They’ll play in-state rival Fort Lauderdale United FC.
Bill could lead to new e-bike rules in Florida

2 weeks ago | fox13news.com | Kailey Tracy

They’re a faster way to get around compared to traditional bikes, but there may soon be changes coming to electronic bikes. Lawmakers say the goal behind a bill waiting for the governor’s signature is to keep everyone safer on the roads. Dig deeper: Senate Bill 462 would let local governments create stricter regulations for e-bikes.
How many gopher tortoises are left on Egmont Key after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge swept many away?

2 weeks ago | fox13news.com | Kailey Tracy

In just their first several days studying gopher tortoises on Egmont Key, Eckerd College students already have found more than 40. "Gopher tortoises are a really important keystone species, so a lot of other animals depend on them, and Egmont Key is a really unique, important site for gopher tortoises, not just in the Tampa Bay region, but really throughout the broader southeast," Jeff Goessling, Eckerd College Associate Professor Biology, explained.
St. Pete man sailing over 5,500 miles for Ronald McDonald House Charities

2 weeks ago | fox13news.com | Kailey Tracy

Starting Tuesday, a pontoon boat will be Darren Hayes’ home for the next four months. "I'm actually sleeping on that boat," Hayes said. "I'm camping on it for four months, and I'm sacrificing my comfortable night stays to raise funds so that families can stay in a hotel comfortably throughout the duration of their stay," he said. A St. Pete man plans to sail 5,500 miles to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities.