The future of public transportation? Volocopter holds the first ever “air taxi” test flight at Tampa International Airport ✈️. Still needs FAA approval, but expected to begin operating in Tampa in 2025.

#BREAKING: University of South Florida releases renderings of future USF Athletics football stadium. University recently ended $14.8 mil contract with design/build company but says stadium is on pace for a Fall 2024 groundbreaking and first game in Sept 2027.

Look at these waves slamming the sea wall in Gulfport near Trade Winds Dr. S. Water is starting to flow into the neighborhood. A lot of neighbors put out sandbags and are hoping for the best.

Do you have what it takes to be Captain Fear? If so, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hiring! Link to job listing on FOX 13 Tampa Bay. #Bucs #CaptainFear Full story:

#DEVELOPING: Family confirms to FOX 13 Tampa Bay that Suela Saliaj is the victim who was killed this morning, leading to #AmberAlert out of Pinellas. Loved ones say she’s the mother of Alessia Muhaj, 8, and was separated from the father, Renato Muhaj. Alessia is safe with family.

#Kangaroo on the loose! We met the kangaroo who made headlines yesterday when HCSO captured it in a Tampa apartment complex. It’s home safe with its owner, who says she’s trained and permitted by the state to own the animals. More on FOX 13 Tampa Bay tonight!

In case anyone was wondering, the #kangaroo’s name is Hopper. Very cute in person.

Fun story today. Taylor Swift fans chip in to help Tampa Bay-native bride-to-be afford wedding instead of selling her Swift-signed guitar to pay for the big day. #Swifties are a generous group of people! Full story: fox13news.com/news/swifties-…

#BREAKING: Elizabeth Jaimes sentenced to over 5 years in prison in animal abuse case. Jaimes was recorded on hidden camera using a rubber mallet to beat Husky belonging to her then-boyfriend’s mother.

Wind is really picking up in Hernando Beach. ⁦Hernando Sheriff⁩ Al Nienhuis says it appears most people evacuated. #HurricaneHelene Storm surge in Hernando County is expected to reach 8-12 ft, which could double what Hurricane Idalia produced last year.

Shoal Line Boulevard leading to the Hernando County coastal areas remains underwater. Hernando Sheriff Al Nienhuis says the storm surge from #HurricaneHelene caused devastating flooding. He considers it fortunate there were 18 rescues and no serious injuries so far.

This is one of four boats blocking Shoal Line Blvd, which leads to the coastal areas of #HernandoCounty. Video shows the marina where they were initially docked. Hernando Sheriff and other emergency responders are assessing damage before allowing residents to return home.

Riding along on an air boat with HCSO as they rescued a 14 year old who was struggling in really deep flood water off of Fowler Ave

#NOW: Flooded neighborhood off of Fowler Ave. HCSO rescued more than 100 people from assisted living facility overnight. Other apartments, homes, cars are destroyed. “This are people who didn’t have much and what little they had his gone.” - Sheriff Chad Chronister

#NOW: #HurricaneMilton devastated communities in the University area of Tampa. The first video is Fowler Ave. The second is a neighborhood a few blocks away, while we rode along on an airboat with HCSO. Homes, apartments, cars, belongings are destroyed.

#HurricaneMilton aftermath: Devastation in the university area of #Tampa. HCSO rescued a 14-yr-old clinging to a broken fence in flood water. Families waited on the 2nd level of their complex for water to recede. Others sat on their car. Homes, apts, belongings ruined.

#NOW: Devastation in the Lithia area of Hillsborough County. Alafia River flooded this community following #HurricaneMilton, displacing countless families. HCSO has continued high-water rescues into the evening.

#BREAKING: All but one teenager charged in Davis Islands dog park attack now facing attempted murder charge. Suspects range in ages from 15-18 years old. All now charged as adults. fox13news.com/news/davis-isl…

Will she or won't she run for #FloridaGovernor? Possible confirmation today from Casey DeSantis, who quoted Yogi Berra: "When you come to a fork in the road, take it."

#BREAKING: FBI arrests Leo Govoni, Pinellas businessman accused of stealing $100 million from the medical trust funds of disabled clients with the Center for Special Needs Trust. Indictment accuses Govoni of using their funds as a “slush fund to enrich themselves and others.”