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Hernando deputies: couple found dead appears to be murder-suicide

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Authorities are investigating after two people were found dead in the woods in southwest Florida. More>>

MacDill medical ops member killed in car crash

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A member of MacDill Air Force's medical operations squadron died in a traffic accident, officials from the base said in a statement Monday. More>>

Man who robbed off-duty Polk deputy identified

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Police identified the man who robbed an off-duty Polk County Sheriff's deputy, and got a warrant for his arrest. They consider him armed and dangerous. Winter Haven police officers said, Damarius Antwun More>>

Gov. Scott signs 2013-2014 Florida Families First budget, veto's tuition hike

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Today, Governor Rick Scott signed the 2013-2014 Florida Families First Budget. Below is Governor Scott's letter to Secretary Detzner, followed by links to budget highlights.
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Hillsborough deputies: shooting leaves a man dead, a woman in custody

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Five children were home when a man was shot to death outside a Seffner house early Monday morning.  One person is now in custody. More>>

4 rescued from burning boat off St. Pete Beach

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Four people are safe after their boat caught fire off St. Pete Beach. The U.S. Coast Guard responded to the fire Sunday afternoon near Egmont Key. More>>

Bartender attacked at Indian Rocks Beach pub

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A bartender at a pub in Indian Rocks Beach got stabbed on Sunday evening after refusing to serve a customer who was already intoxicated, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputies told us. More>>

Lakeland restaurant partners with school for garden

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Zack Walker is an 8th grader at Lakeland Montessori He's among the students who plant, tend and watch closely over a small garden outside the Red Door Wine Market in Lakeland. More>>

Pinellas school gets asthma awareness award

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Before students at Sexton Elementary can get their groove on to Beyonce songs during gym class, they stop by the Nurse's Office to test their lung capacity. More>>

Zephyrhills Publix sold $590M winning Powerball ticket Video included

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It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Zephyrhills, Florida has beaten them all by matching all the numbers to win the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million.
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Dark day in Tampa police history remembered

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15 years ago the lives of Tampa Police detectives Randy Bell and Rick Childers, Florida Highway trooper James Crooks and 4-year-old Joey Bennett were cut short. More>>

FL Governor Rick Scott steps up pace on signing death warrants

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Gov. Rick Scott is signing death warrants at a pace rarely seen in Florida since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.   
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Winter Haven woman shot, deputies looking for shooters

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Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives are asking for the public's help in an Attempted Murder investigation.
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Car drives into Virginia parade, injures up to 60 people Video included

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As many as 60 people were injured in Virginia Saturday when a car drove into a group of hikers marching in a parade.  No fatalities have been reported, but injuries range from superficial to critical. More>>

Turns out lotteries are very "American"

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According to the History of Lottery researchers, after the first English lottery approved by King James I in 1612 that granted the Virginia Company of London the right to raise money.
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Off duty Polk Co. deputy robbed in Winter Haven, gun taken

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Winter Haven Police are asking the public to help identify a suspect who robbed an off-duty Polk County Sheriff's Deputy Friday at a Winter Haven grocery store.
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Lawn mower victim meets Winter the dolphin

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Ireland Nugent, the 2-year-old girl who lost her feet and part of her legs in a lawnmower accident, was invited by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Saturday to visit Winter the dolphin.
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Swimmers raise money for Moffitt in Clearwater Video included

Dr. Reed, Dr. Pilon-Thomas and Dr. Sarnaik of Moffitt Cancer Center receive a check for $150,000 from Rob Shapiro and Jim Sirignano with Swim Across America - Tampa Bay. Dr. Reed, Dr. Pilon-Thomas and Dr. Sarnaik of Moffitt Cancer Center receive a check for $150,000 from Rob Shapiro and Jim Sirignano with Swim Across America - Tampa Bay.
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Approximately 250 swimmers took to the water at Pier 60 Saturday in Clearwater Beach, in an effort to raise money for Moffitt Cancer Center Swimmers came from all over Tampa Bay. More>>

92-year-old WWII veteran treated to a final fly fishing trip Video included

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A 92-year-old World War II veteran recently had the opportunity to live out a dream.
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Sarasota homeless man killed as he crossed street

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The Sarasota Police Department reports a fatal car crash that occurred on Friday at approximately 9:30 p.m. at S. Tamiami Tr (US 41) and Arlington St.   
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86-year-old Polk County woman shoots her son in self-defense

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Polk County Sheriff's Office officials say while on patrol Friday night, a deputy heard gun shots in the Reynolds Road area in Lakeland.
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Paying for your summer vacation, tips from the experts Video included

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If you're planning to put the expense of this summer's vacation on a credit card and pay it off over time, travel experts say you may want to avoid using reward cards.
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Officials meet to investigate Connecticut train crash

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The governor of Connecticut and the state's two senators are meeting with representatives from the National Transportation Safety Board this morning at the site of a Metro-North Railroad crash.
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Survey: 40% of smartphone users don't protect personal data Video included

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A recent Consumer Reports survey of more than 1,600 adult smartphone users found nearly 40 percent don't bother to take the minimal steps to secure them with simple password protection. More>>

3 students hurt in Plant City school bus crash Video included

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Hillsborough deputies are investigating a school bus crash in Plant City. More>>

How much of that Powerball jackpot can you really keep? Video included

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We asked some Lottery players to estimate final take home, on a lump sum powerball jackpot. More>>

Hillsborough boy hit, dragged by car

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Deputies say a 14-month-old boy was taken to the hospital after a car hit him and dragged him almost ten feet. More>>

Young Republican group holds 'shootout' in Pasco Video included

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A group of young Republicans is looking to grow its membership and its influence for future elections. More>>

Victim in abortion pill case sues former boyfriend Video included

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An attorney for a woman who says her boyfriend tricked her into taking an abortion pill has filed a civil suit. More>>

Christian comedy troupe coming to Tampa Video included

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Crass cracks? Not from this group. More>>

Bear captured in Tampa released Video included

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A bear captured in a Tampa neighborhood Friday morning has been safely released into the Ocala National Forest. More>>

What happens if you win Powerball, Mega Millions? Video included

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Player excitement nationwide is soaring for this weekend's Powerball game, which now boasts a record-high $600 million jackpot. More>>

Lawn mower victim to meet Winter the dolphin

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The girl who lost her feet in a mower accident will meet the dolphin that lost its tail and inspired a movie. More>>

'Sovereign citizen' arrested with gun on school campus

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Hillsborough deputies arrested a man who called himself a "sovereign citizen" for bringing a handgun onto a school campus. More>>

Trial date set for Dontae Morris in cop shootings

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Dontae Morris is scheduled to stand trial for the deaths of Tampa Police Officers Jeffrey Kocab and David Curtis on November 4th. More>>

Tampa parents accused of leaving child in car out on bond

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A Tampa couple charged with aggravated child abuse for leaving their son in the car for several hours bonded out Friday morning. More>>

Pasco man with gunshot wounds dies in hospital

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Pasco County deputies reported of a gunshot victim in Land O' Lakes area near State Road 54 and Highway 41 early Friday morning. More>>

Brush fire engulfed car junk yard in Tampa

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A brush fire in Hillsborough County reached a car junk-yard and engulfed a few cars Friday morning at 6050 Jensen Rd. More>>

Tampa educators to sell supplies at MOSI Video included

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Teacher supplies can be very expensive. Ask any teacher they will tell you it's true. A couple of local educators are doing their best to help cut the cost for the tools teachers use in the classroom. Adrianne More>>

Tampa man accused of killing ex-girlfriend's unborn child

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Federal authorities in Florida say the son of a Tampa-area fertility doctor is accused of tricking his girlfriend into taking an abortion drug to kill her unborn child. More>>

$869,000 to go for St. Pete pier planning Video included

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To pay for pier engineering, permits, wind testing and other expenses, city council members were asked to approve 1 point 5 million dollars in spending. More>>

Polk deputies break up retail theft ring Video included

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Polk County Sheriff's Deputies have broken up a large retail theft ring that involved 18 people. More>>

Man sought in Tampa puppy theft Video included

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Surveillance cameras caught a man stealing a poodle puppy from a Tampa grooming shop earlier this week. Police identified the man but they have no idea what happened to the puppy. More>>

Future of Holmes Beach tree house uncertain Video included

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A tree house in Holmes Beach is quickly becoming a popular attraction and causing a lot of controversy. More>>

Hernando couple terrorized by family of foxes Video included

A fox peeks out of its den in the yard of Marie Dudek-Kurtz. Dudek-Kurtz lives in the Brookridge Community of Hernando County. A fox peeks out of its den in the yard of Marie Dudek-Kurtz. Dudek-Kurtz lives in the Brookridge Community of Hernando County.
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A couple in Hernando County is fed up by a family of foxes that have caused damaged to their sprinkler system, dug up their yard and have left dead animals on their property. More>>

Madagascar Live comes to Busch Gardens Video included

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Busch Gardens is teaming up with DreamWorks to bring a new, live stage show to the Tampa theme park. It's called "Madagascar Live: Operation Vacation." More>>

Rays put David Price on disabled list

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The Tampa Bay Rays have placed left-handed pitcher David Price on the 15-day disabled list with a left triceps strain. More>>

Tampa couple charged for leaving child in car

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A Tampa couple faces a charge of aggravated child abuse for leaving their young son strapped in his car seat for about eight hours. More>>

Tampa moves forward with loud music ordinance

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At the Tampa city council meeting Thursday, council members looked at a possible new ordinance that would regulate how loud you can play music in your car. More>>

New meteorologist hired for Storm Team 8

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Just four days after WFLA-TV announced the addition of meteorologist Bryan Bennett, the WFLA-TV Storm Team is expanding again. Thursday, news director Don North announced that Julie Phillips will be joining the Storm Team, starting June 10th. More>>

Pinellas man charged with sexual battery on child

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A Safety Harbor man is accused of sexually battering a child under the age of 12. More>>

Gov. Scott says Florida's crime rate is down

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Florida's crime rate is down according to the 2012 Annual Uniform Crime Report. The report shows Florida's crime rate dropped 6.5 percent compared to 2011. More>>

Moving houses block traffic on Ybor streets Video included

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Tampa Police ask drivers to stay away from the area near 21st Street and 8th Avenue in Ybor City because history is on the move there Thursday morning. More>>

Bicyclist dies after hit and run in Clearwater

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Florida Highway Patrol troopers located the driver who hit and killed a bicyclist in Clearwater and took off Thursday night. More>>

TRAFFIC ALERT: Brush fire at I-4 & CR 557A

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The Florida Forest Service is fighting a 550-acre brush fire near the area of Interstate 4 and CR 557A. More>>

Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo welcomes baby rhino

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An endangered Indian rhinoceros at Lowry Park Zoo gave birth to her third baby, a male calf, a week ago, one day before her own birthday. More>>

New communication technology for seniors tested in Sarasota Video included

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Many adults have to balance caring for two generations- their own children and their aging parents. But a new system is being tested in Sarasota that could improve communication between the two. More>>

Crews clean up fuel in water after Tarpon Springs boat fire

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Divers will inspect the burned out hull of a shrimp boat that caught on fire at the Tarpon Springs docks earlier this week to see if any diesel or hydraulic fluid is still leaking from it Thursday morning. More>>

FWC, partners rescue injured Florida panther kitten

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and partners rescued an approximately 9-month-old female Florida panther in the Golden Gate Estates area of Collier County on Monday. More>>

Petitions in to stop the Lens in St. Pete Video included

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Concerned Citizens of St. Petersburg, the group trying to stop the proposed Lens project, turned in 20,000 petitions at city hall Wednesday morning. More>>

FWC releases last group of plans to conserve 60 imperiled species

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The fourth and final group of draft action plans to conserve dozens of Florida fish and wildlife species is ready for public inspection and input, including plans to protect pillar coral and the Southeastern More>>

NAACP addresses St. Petersburg Police policies Video included

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The St. Petersburg chapter of the NAACP is asking the police department to review some of its policies.
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Tampa near bottom of summer travel rankings

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The rankings for best and worst cities for Summer travel are out and Tampa is pretty far down on the list.
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Holmes beach could tear down couple's tree house Video included

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A Holmes beach couple is worried about losing the tree house of their dreams, now that the city is telling them to tear it down. 
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Florida's lackluster stone crab season is over

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Florida's stone crab season is over. Commercial and recreational harvests of stone crab claws close Wednesday. The next season begins Oct. 15.  More>>

Florida ranks in top ten for dog bites

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A report from State Farm ranks Florida in the top ten states for dog bite claims. In 2012, State Farm says it had 123 dog bite claims and paid out $7.1 million. More>>

Lakeland Police: new vehicle will help fight DUI

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Lakeland Police have a new tool to fight drunk driving. It's a new, 2013 Ford Explorer-Police Interceptor. The vehicle is equipped with a brand new Intoxilyzer 8000 device. More>>

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