Catherine Hawley

Tonight on at 10PM and 11PM- hear from the defense attorney who is now representing Michael Drejka.

“Now I can tell my kids that the police got the bad man.” - Britany Jacobs

“I thought the guy should have been arrested since day one, but when I got the news today I was ecstatic.” -Markeis McGlockton’s father

McGlockton’s mom and dad both say they’re glad charges have been filed, and are prepared to fight as this case moves forward.

For the first time, we got to see inside the interrogation room. Officials released about 11-hours of footage Wednesday that shows Parkland school shooting suspect, Nikolas Cruz:

Video shows massacre suspect slouched, punching self in face Prosecutors on Wednesday released hours of video interrogation of Florida's school shooting suspect, footage showing the young man slouching in a chair, being repeatedly urged by a detective to speak louder and punching himself in the face when he is alone.

"We want to show that there is a joyful life with individuals with autism, they can become independent."

Autism awareness, coffee served daily at Artistas Café Alejandro Pacheco is a hard worker. He's one of five team members at Artistas Café.

CONFIRMED: turned the Markeis McGlockton shooting case over to the State Attorney’s Office this afternoon. The SAO will now launch its own investigation and decide if shooter, Michael Drejka, should be charged.

HELP US STUFF THE BUS!
is teaming up with the Hillsborough & Pinellas Education Foundations for school supply drives in Tampa and St. Petersburg Friday from 7am-7pm to help struggling students. More details: https://t.co/MvvifvQ6EF

FOX 13 hosts Stuff the Bus school supply drive Friday, August 3 Students, parents, and teachers are getting ready to head back to school but for some families, it's a struggle to afford the most basic school supplies.

The State Attorney's Office released nearly 2,000 photos Monday in the case against the accused Seminole Heights serial killer:

State releases thousands of photos connected to Seminole Heights murders The State Attorney's Office released thousands of never-before-seen photos in the case against the accused Seminole Heights serial killer.

“The problem is I still don’t know why.” Four fire medics are being investigated for failing to follow three job protocols. County Administrator says the crews admitted to all of the charges.

JUST IN- and the NAACP will hold a press conference this morning at 10AM to discuss the investigation of Markeis McGlockton’s shooting death.

Here are the other stories I have covered over the last two weeks:
-Two children follow in Dad's footsteps, working at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office: http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/daughter-follows-dad-s-footsteps-to-law-enforcement

-A scary health diagnosis has a local man trying to check things off his bucket list: http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/discovery-of-inoperable-tumor-leads-venice-man-to-make-bucket-list

-Vandals cause massive damage at a historic Tampa cemetery: http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/graves-memorials-desecrated-by-vandals-at-centro-espanol-cemetery

-Tampa Police hope you can help track down a teen burglar on a bike: http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/police-looking-for-teen-seen-riding-bike-near-west-tampa-burglaries

-New audio recordings released after Hillsborough County fire medics botch 911 call: http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/medics-learn-tuesday-if-they-keep-their-jobs-after-woman-s-death

I have been covering the shooting death of Markeis McGlockton since it happened Thursday, July 19th. Here are some of the reports I have been involved with:
http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/argument-over-handicapped-parking-spot-leads-to-deadly-shooting-deputies-say

http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/backlash-continues-following-stand-your-ground-shooting

http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/family-of-man-shot-at-clearwater-gas-station-challenges-stand-your-ground-decision

So many emotions watching this- What a terrifying and amazing situation. You can hear the absolute gratitude in that mans voice. WOW! https://t.co/TK3uMVQEwu

NJ.com on Twitter “Incredible bodycam video shows a cop running along train tracks to prevent a tragedy: A man is on the tracks, a train is coming. 🎧 Sound up to hear how this hero cop handled it. https://t.co/CYaR2SJ8iY”

“You cannot provoke a fight and then stand behind .” Lawyer Michele Rayner is asking to continue investigating the deadly shooting and hopes SAO will file charges. Says they just want justice for Markeis McGlockton.

Attorney Michele Rayner: “Based on the statute this is not a case.”

“The facts are clear.” says Markeis McGlockton walked up to Michael Drejka w/o saying anything, violently shoved the 47yo to the ground, 4 secs later Drejka fatally shot McGlockton in the chest. law comes into play b/c he was in fear for his life

Sheriff Gualtieri: “Before , this probably would have a different outcome.” Says is simply enforcing the law the way it’s written. State Attorney will now review case and decide if can prove Drejka is not entitled to use force in this shooting.

According to Michael Drejka is projected from being arrested & charged in this fatal shooting over the parking spot according to the FL stand your ground law. State Attorney must prove Drejka is not entitled to this immunity.

Sheriff Gualtieri says Markeis McGlockton walked up to Michael Drejka & violently shoved him to the ground for fighting with his girlfriend over parking in a handicapped spot. Drejka told that he was in fear & thought McGlockton was going to attack him

Sheriff Gualtieri is expected to address the deadly shooting. We are headed there now. will carry the press conference live online.

So sad to see Dade City’s cut from tonight. Such a great dancer! Here’s my story about the local star from last week 👇🏼 https://t.co/47DC0NFXRL

Local teen advances on 'So You Think You Can Dance' A local teen from Pasco County is in the spotlight on FOX’s 'So You Think You Can Dance.'  Family and friends got together to watch Monday night’s episode, and find out if the hometown star made the cut. 

So sad to see Dade City’s cut from tonight. Such a great dancer!

Happy Sunday! and I are taking over the anchor desk tonight while & enjoy some time off. Tune in at 6PM, or watch live online at https://t.co/KPb8csAx2n

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91-year-old man rescued from sinking car:

91-year-old man rescued from sinking car Clearwater fire and rescue medics rescued a 91-year-old man from a sinking car after it plunged into a pond Friday.

Convenience store clerk in St. Pete turns the tables on man trying to rob the store armed with a knife:

Clerk chases would-be robber from St. Pete 7 Eleven A store clerk at the 7 Eleven on Park Street N in St. Petersburg managed to run off a man accused of trying to rob the store. 

Heading to hear from Fire Medic Andrew Sullivan and Fire Medic Paul Sudduth about saving the elderly man from his sinking car https://t.co/qYK6x3mQLf

@clearwaterfire on Twitter “Two of our personnel pulled a 91-year-old man out of this sinking car earlier today after it plunged into a pond. He's been taken to a hospital in stable condition.”

"It's been crazy, it doesn't even feel real at this point."

Local teen advances on 'So You Think You Can Dance' A local teen from Pasco County is in the spotlight on FOX’s 'So You Think You Can Dance.'  Family and friends got together to watch Monday night’s episode, and find out if the hometown star made the cut. 

One of the biggest live oak trees in Tampa toppled 7/4 during a thunderstorm. Here's my report about the massive tree falling and the damage it caused, as well as some lessons for property owners with large and ageing hardwoods:

http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/enormous-tree-falls-in-seminole-heights-following-storm

http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/after-giant-tree-topples-an-even-bigger-clean-up-job

After giant tree topples, an even bigger clean-up job The clean-up continues in Seminole Heights where a massive live oak came crashing down this week. The towering tree has five large trunks that all split apart, causing damage to three separate properties.

A massive live oak with five trunks fell Wednesday in Seminole Heights after storms passed through. Crews are working hard to remove all the stumps from the property. Definitely a big job! https://t.co/Pq4QuZTqQW

Catherine Hawley FOX 13 on Twitter “A massive live oak with five trunks fell Wednesday in Seminole Heights after storms passed through. Crews are working hard to remove all the stumps from the property. Definitely a big job! https://t.co/Pq4QuZTqQW”

Soon after police released surveillance video of the man suspected of burglarizing and attacking a Holmes Beach woman, officers made an arrest.

Holmes Beach woman attacked after finding burglar in her bedroom A Holmes Beach woman was attacked by a man she found burglarizing her home when she returned from an errand, according to police.

The show started a little early ! https://t.co/jeWJ1dkpwp

Catherine Hawley FOX 13 on Twitter “The show started a little early ! https://t.co/jeWJ1dkpwp”

America is the land of opportunity- we have liberty, democracy, and equality! I hope everyone has a fun, festive and safe 🇺🇸🎆🗽🦅

"I looked down and it's spinning on the ground still with little sparks and fire. I turn to the right, and my aunt is throwing water on her eye and she's screaming."

Woman claims second-degree burns from exploding v**e batteries A Bay Area woman has severe burns and bruises after she says two batteries for a v**e device exploded inside her purse.

"I learned who I was and what I believed in, and how firm I wanted to stand in certain convictions, but I don't get a voice, I don't get a say on things that speak so powerful to me."

Tampa City Council supports felon voting rights measure Murder, carjacking, and writing a bad check all carry felony charges in Florida.

Lightning strikes the United States about 25-million times a year, and the electric weather we have here in Florida is unmatched in any other state.

2018 deadly year for lightning strikes in Florida Lightning strikes the United States about 25-million times a year, and the electric weather we have here in Florida is unmatched in any other state. People can be struck year-round. Dozens are killed and hundreds of others hurt by the powerful bolts.

“Whoever you’re voting for, a vote is a vote, and the fact that you have a right to vote is just so immense and you should use it to your power."

March for Our Lives bus tour makes stop in Sarasota Some of the students who survived the deadly school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida are spending their summer on the road. 

“We will not stop, we will have justice in the city, the Sarasota Police Department will not continue to run the streets.”

Sarasota police under fire for alleged brutality Three cases in three months. Activists in Sarasota say violent arrests and brutality at the hands of local police officers need to stop.

Dancing away dementia. A class at Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Clearwater is using the waltz, foxtrot and tango to help sharpen the mind.

Clearwater studio offers dance classes to fight dementia A 2003 study led by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City found that dancing may drastically reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s or dementia.

“We need more mental health officials in our schools.” The town hall is hitting on a wide range of topics.