Matthew McClellan

6 days ago | fox13news.com | Matthew McClellan

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is demanding answers from Roblox, issuing a subpoena to the wildly popular gaming platform this week as part of an investigation into how the company protects its youngest users online. The move comes just days after police in California say a 10-year-old girl was kidnapped by a man she met through Roblox and Discord. The child was found safe, and the suspect is now in custody.

1 week ago | fox13news.com | Matthew McClellan

A Tampa woman convicted in the 2004 killing of 16-year-old Emily Clemons is back in court Thursday for a new sentencing hearing, more than 20 years after the brutal crime that shocked the community. The backstory: Laisha Landrum was 15 at the time when prosecutors say she repeatedly struck Clemons in the head with metal pans and a radio inside a Tampa apartment. Her co-defendant and then-boyfriend, Rocky Almestica, helped move the body and dump it in a trash bin behind the complex.

1 week ago | fox13news.com | Matthew McClellan

Some of the nation’s top canine athletes are taking over Coachman Park this weekend for a crowd-pleasing, high-energy competition. The 28th annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge kicks off its 2025 season in Clearwater with the Eastern Regionals on Friday and Saturday, April 11-12. The two-day event is free and open to the public, and yes, well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome too. The 28th annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge kicks off its 2025 season in Clearwater.

2 weeks ago | fox13news.com | Matthew McClellan

Florida's top agriculture official is warning residents to get ready for what could be an especially dangerous wildfire season. What they're saying: Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service say conditions are ripe for more fires than usual, with Florida’s peak wildfire months, April through June, just getting started. The National Interagency Fire Center has predicted an "above normal wildfire potential" across the state this spring.

2 weeks ago | fox13news.com | Matthew McClellan

After months of buildup and buzzer-beaters, the 2025 NCAA Women’s Final Four has arrived in Tampa. Amalie Arena is the site of Friday night's national semifinal games, as four of the top teams in college basketball take the court for a shot at the national title. Amalie Arena in Tampa is ready for the 2025 NCAA Women's Final Four.