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    Former AGT contestant ready for next chapter

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    Lindsey Norton is preparing for her next chapter in life: College. And she's not majoring in what you might expect. More>>

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    Florida AG sues Nationwide Pools Video included

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    Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring. More>>

    Divers search Lake Jovita for new clues in Jennifer Odom case Video included

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    Sheriff Al Nienhuis would like to verify that the Hernando County Sheriff's Office is currently working on one of hundreds of very ambiguous leads in the Jennifer Odom Homicide. More>>

    Pinellas Mosquito Control is ready for combat Video included

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    There's a lot of science and work involved in killing mosquitoes, and Pinellas County has a lot of tools at their disposal. More>>

    Polk volunteer of the year gets honor from Tampa Bay Rays Video included

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    Polk County Volunteer of the Year Corey "Ralph" Cowart will soon enjoy another special honor. The Tampa Bay Rays have invited the 30-year-old to throw out the first pitch at an upcoming home game.  More>>

    Tampa Marine returns home to meet baby girl Video included

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    The new mom and daughter waited with a group of family and friends at TIA for the return of U.S. Marine Cpl. Thomas Thornsberry, holding a sign that read, "Welcome Home, Daddy." More>>

    Deputy leaves gun in Tampa movie theater restroom

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    A 9-year-old boy found a gun inside a Tampa movie theater bathroom Sunday afternoon. More>>

    Tina the turtle from Clearwater Marine Aquarium goes back to the wild Video included

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    Staff of the turtle department of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium released a loggerhead turtle back into the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday. More>>

    Suspects break into 180 storage units across Hillsborough Co. Video included

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    Two suspects are being wanted in connection with a rash of storage unit burglaries. Between May 29 and June 16, Hillsborough County investigators say the two men broke into more than 180 storage units. More>>

    Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Club headed to world competition Video included

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    More than a dozen members of the Tampa Dragon Boat Racing Club will head to Hungary for the World Dragon Boat Championships. More>>

    Tropical depression heads toward southern Mexico

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    Forecasters say a tropical depression is dumping heavy rains on Central America as it trudges toward southern Mexico. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said the Atlantic season's second tropical More>>

    Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire

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    Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire. Earlier this month the company refused More>>

    Zimmerman attorneys inch toward pool of 40

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    Prosecutors and defense attorneys on Tuesday inched toward their goal of finding a pool of 40 potential jurors who will go through a second round of questioning about issues related to the fatal shooting More>>

    Military plans would put women in most combat jobs

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    Military leaders are ready to begin tearing down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding thousands of combat and special operations jobs near the front lines. Under details of the More>>

    Tampa mayor wants free WiFi in urban parks

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    Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn has requested to find a provider who can offer free wireless internet access in Tampa outdoor parks. More>>

    Duke Energy names insider to take over for Rogers

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    Duke Energy's chief financial officer will take over for retiring CEO Jim Rogers at the end of the month. Lynn Good, 54, has been CFO since 2009. She will also take a seat on the company board. Rogers More>>

    911 call: Judge in Zimmerman trial hears dispute

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    A voice recognition researcher for George Zimmerman is discounting the methods of prosecution experts who claim that screams captured on a 911 call belong to 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. More>>

    Florida Gov. Scott's approval rating up

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    Florida Gov. Rick Scott's approval rating is improving, though not to the point that it's likely to deter any potential challengers in 2014. More>>

    St. Pete bike co-op rolls out Video included

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    If you're standing at the St. Petersburg Shuffle Board Courts you might not notice there's another sport waiting in the wings. More>>

    Out-of-control boat misses men thrown overboard Video included

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    Troy Petro and his fishing buddy fell overboard "like rockets." Those were Petro's words as he stood barefoot at the St. Petersburg Marina Tuesday, feeling lucky he wasn't hurt. More>>

    FL little league coaches weigh in on helmets for pitchers

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    Some calling for "pitcher helmets", similar but smaller than what batters wear. More>>

    Hot and humid in Tampa Bay Video included

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    "It will certainly be warm and humid all day," said Storm Team 8 Meteorologist Leigh Spann. More>>

    Ireland Nugent takes another big step towards recovery Video included

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    Ireland Nugent, the 2-year-old who lost both her legs in a lawnmower accident, took her first steps since the accident Monday. She could go home as early as Tuesday. More>>

    Hernando men stranded in Gulf overnight on personal watercraft Video included

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    The US Coast Guard used a helicopter from Coats Guard Air Station Clearwater to find two missing jet-skiers Monday morning four miles west of Hernando Beach. More>>

    Lifestyle Lift agrees to changes its marketing

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    Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Monday that Lifestyle Lift Holding, Inc., has agreed to change its marketing on the companies facial rejuvenation services. More>>

    FL flood insurance rates may rise Video included

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    For decades, many property owners in low-lying areas have enjoyed cheaper, federally subsidized flood insurance premiums. But that's changing. " More>>

    41 arrested in Polk County online child sex sting Video included

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    As part of a child sex sting operation 41 people, including a youth football coach and a theme park employee, were arrested Monday. More>>

    Polk County man earns volunteer of the year distinction Video included

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    Corey "Ralph" Cowart is Polk County's newest volunteer of the year, and he earned the distinction because of his love of baseball.  More>>

    Hillsborough deputy gives digital safety tips to parents Video included

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    Law enforcement warn parents that cell phones combined with social media could bring predators right to your front door. More>>

    Tampa couple in court on kidnapping charges

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    A Hillsborough County couple accused of kidnapping their sons and taking them to Cuba appeared in court Monday. Judge Chet Tharpe scheduled a disposition hearing in the case for July 31. More>>

    Week 2 of jury picking resumes in Zimmerman case

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    The racial dimension of Trayvon Martin's shooting was a prominent focus of questioning Monday as jury selection in George Zimmerman's trial entered its second week. More>>

    Crash with a semi, a train closed road for hours near Plant City

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    A crash involving a train and a semi tractor trailer blocked Highway 39 by Moriczville Lane near Plant City early Monday morning. More>>

    Feds search Michigan land linked to Hoffa case

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    Federal agents appeared to be reviving the hunt for the remains of Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa on Monday as they searched a field in suburban Detroit. More>>

    Tropical depression forms off the coast of Belize

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    A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras. The National Hurricane More>>

    Largo woman charged with throwing acid on victim

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    A Largo woman has been arrested after police say she poured a bottle of muriatic acid onto a person's face. She was scheduled to appear in court Monday. More>>

    TB Rays' Alex Cobb released from hospital

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    Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb has left Bayfront Medical Center, one day after he was hit in the right ear by a line drive. 
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    NFL to ban purses in stadiums Video included

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    Bring yourself to the game. Leave the cooler and backpack at home. The NFL is tightening stadium security starting this preseason, limiting the size and type of bags fans can bring to the game. More>>

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    • Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:26 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:26:12 GMT
      Photo courtesy of the Norton family
      Lindsey Norton is preparing for her next chapter in life: College. And she's not majoring in what you might expect.
      Lindsey Norton is preparing for her next chapter in life: College. And she's not majoring in what you might expect.
    • Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:59:54 GMT
      Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring. Numerous customers of Pompano Beach-based Nationwide Pools contacted 8
      Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring.
    • Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:50:46 GMT
      Sheriff Al Nienhuis would like to verify that the Hernando County Sheriff's Office is currently working on one of hundreds of very ambiguous leads in the Jennifer Odom Homicide.
      Sheriff Al Nienhuis would like to verify that the Hernando County Sheriff's Office is currently working on one of hundreds of very ambiguous leads in the Jennifer Odom Homicide.
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    • Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:59:54 GMT
      Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring. Numerous customers of Pompano Beach-based Nationwide Pools contacted 8
      Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring.
    • Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:46 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:46:51 GMT
      Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire. Earlier this month the company refused
      Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire. Earlier this month the company refused
    • Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:09:00 GMT
      Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a national health survey described themselves as current smokers.
      Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a national health survey described themselves as current smokers.
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    • Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:17 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:17:54 GMT
      A military widow wants to know why another woman's name is engraved on her husband's headstone. The woman discovered the mistake while visiting her husband's grave at Fort Logan Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.
      A military widow wants to know why another woman's name is engraved on her husband's headstone. The woman discovered the mistake while visiting her husband's grave at Fort Logan Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.
    • Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:54:00 GMT
      An image displaying what appears to be a pair of hairy legs has gone viral on the web. According to Buzzfeed.com, the image was first spotted on Sina Weibo, a popular social media website in China. The
      An image displaying what appears to be a pair of hairy legs has gone viral on the web. According to Buzzfeed.com, the image was first spotted on Sina Weibo, a popular social media website in China. The
    • Monday, June 17 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:47:14 GMT
      A new print ad campaign by Kraft Foods is stirring up the controversy. The campaign is aimed at promoting Zesty Italian Dressing yet seems to promote much more. While some believe the ad is acceptable
      A new print ad campaign by Kraft Foods is stirring up the controversy. The campaign is aimed at promoting Zesty Italian Dressing yet seems to promote much more. While some believe the ad is acceptable
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