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    Severe thunderstorms moving through Tampa Bay area Video included

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    Severe thunderstorms are moving through the Tampa Bay area with a line impacting south Pasco and northern Hillsborough counties. More>>

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    Zephyrhills doesn't mind Powerball attention Video included

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    The city of Zephyrhills is still getting lots of national attention. But the many media crews and live trucks don't seem to bother the local residents. More>>

    Record-setting Burmese python captured in Miami-Dade County

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    A Miami man has caught and killed the longest Burmese python ever captured in Florida at a record 18 feet, 8 inches. More>>

    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>>

    Death toll reaches 2 in Midwest after tornadoes hit

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    Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. 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>>

    Fuel prices stable in Florida

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    Analysts with AAA AutoClub group promised stable gas prices in Florida throughout the week leading to the Memorial Day. According to the AAA report, the average prices in the Southeast moved less than 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>>

    Military sex abuse victims seek VA help

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    More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness stemming from sexual abuse in the military, and 4,000 sought disability benefits. More>>

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    • Friday, May 17 2013 7:36 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:36:31 GMT
      As the news of Angelina Jolie brings awareness to the fight against breast cancer there is a major medical breakthrough thanks to a nationwide study with the largest number of participants at USF.
      As the news of Angelina Jolie brings awareness to the fight against breast cancer there is a major medical breakthrough thanks to a nationwide study with the largest number of participants at USF.

    • Friday, May 17 2013 5:00 AM EDT2013-05-17 09:00:46 GMT
      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
      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

    • Thursday, May 16 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:00:27 GMT
      They went to school on federally-backed student loans and have now defaulted on them to the tune of $111.5 million dollars. That means taxpayers are on the hook for that money. 895 doctors nationwide
      They went to school on federally-backed student loans and have now defaulted on them to the tune of $111.5 million dollars. That means taxpayers are on the hook for that money. 895 doctors nationwide
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    • Monday, May 20 2013 4:37 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:37:40 GMT
      "With afternoon highs in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees and slightly more humidity, it will certainly feel summer-like today," said Storm Team 8 Meteorologist Leigh Spann.
      "With afternoon highs in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees and slightly more humidity, it will certainly feel summer-like today," said Storm Team 8 Meteorologist Leigh Spann.

    • With 600-million dollars on the line, check out what Powerball numbers appear to be the luckiest.
      With 600-million dollars on the line, check out what Powerball numbers appear to be the luckiest.

    • Friday, May 17 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:14:33 GMT
      A bear captured in a Tampa neighborhood Friday morning has been safely released into the Ocala National Forest.
      A bear captured in a Tampa neighborhood Friday morning has been safely released into the Ocala National Forest.
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