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  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:17 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:17:59 GMT
    Search-and-rescue crews worked through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.
    Search-and-rescue crews worked through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:48:30 GMT
    Gov. Mary Fallin says an Oklahoma suburb that was devastated by a deadly tornado will be rebuilt. At least 24 people, including nine children, were killed in the massive tornado that flattened homes and
    Gov. Mary Fallin says an Oklahoma suburb that was devastated by a deadly tornado will be rebuilt. At least 24 people, including nine children, were killed in the massive tornado that flattened homes and

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:37 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:37:58 GMT
    President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Oklahoma Tuesday in the wake of "one of the most destructive" storms in the nation's history.
    President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Oklahoma Tuesday in the wake of "one of the most destructive" storms in the nation's history.
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    Man sought in Brooksville shooting

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    On Tuesday at about 1:50 a.m., officers with the Brooksville Police Department responded to the Brookhaven Apartments after a report of a Disturbance/Shots Fired complaint.  
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    Local Tea Party protests Tampa IRS

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    It's one of the big scandals that's been plaguing President Obama's administration in recent weeks: news that the I-R-S gave special scrutiny to conservative groups, looking for tax- exempt status. More>>

    JPMorgan Chase shareholders gather in Tampa

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    A proposal to split up the roles of chairman of the board and chief executive at the nation's largest bank came up short at a shareholder meeting held in Tampa on Tuesday. More>>

    5-of-5 pays off big time for Pinellas County man

    Steven Vaughan (left) poses with a relative in Bill Murray t-shirts, after claiming $1 million POWERBALL prize at Florida Lottery Headquarters Steven Vaughan (left) poses with a relative in Bill Murray t-shirts, after claiming $1 million POWERBALL prize at Florida Lottery Headquarters
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    The Florida Lottery announces that Steven Vaughan, 41, of Seminole, claimed the second $1 million POWERBALL® prize from Saturday night's POWERBALL drawing. The winning numbers from the POWERBALL draw were 10-13-14-22-52, More>>

    I-75 crash in Wesley Chapel causes fatality

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    Tuesday around 10:00 a.m. a Mack dump truck traveling southbound on I-75 just south of State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel traveled into the direct path of a 2012 Hyundai. More>>

    Tampa Port Authority rejects Channelside deal

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    The Tampa Port Authority board members voted unanimously to reject a plan by local investors to purchase Channelside Bay Plaza. More>>

    FL private schools set to cash in on virtual education tax dollars Video included

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    The Obridge Academy is a virtual school with a virtual Florida headquarters and a virtual track record of performance. More>>

    Tampa woman charged with cheating employer out of $56K

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    An employee embezzled more than $56,000 in a course of 13 months from a local company which handles workers compensation claims, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office report. More>>

    Game Changer: USF President Dr. Judy Genshaft Video included

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    The University of South Florida is now being credited with starting a revolution in health care. More>>

    Tampa teen arrested for credit card fraud

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    A teenager in Tampa used his mother's work computer to get 22 fraudulent credit cards, Hillsborough County Sheriff deputies told us. More>>

    Plant City school counselor kissed a cow after food drive win

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    Cork Elementary School guidance counselor kissed a cow Tuesday morning as a reward to his students. They won the first place in a food drive for schools in Plant City area. More>>

    Tampa chapter of Red Cross mobilizing volunteers to help in Oklahoma

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    Tampa chapter of the American Red Cross is mobilizing volunteers Tuesday to travel to the devasted areas in Oklahoma affected by the deadly tornadoes, according to the organization's Tampa Facebook page. Red More>>

    Puppies from Polk animal cruelty case up for adoption

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    The dogs rescued during an arrest in the animal cruelty case in Polk County can go home with you today. More>>

    Shareholders vote on JPMorgan's leadership in Tampa meeting

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    Jamie Dimon and the 10 other directors of JPMorgan Chase take the stage in Tampa on Tuesday, to face shareholders who can take comfort in a rising stock price and a prospering bank. But those same shareholders More>>

    Teen charged for a relationship with another to decide on plea

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    An 18-year-old woman charged with lewd and lascivious battery of a child 12 to 16 years old has to decide whether or not to take the plea deal on the charge. Kaitlyn Hunt faces charges for a relationship More>>

    Fire in Tampa's drug abuse treatment facility

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    An automatic fire alarm went off at Tampa substance abuse treatment facility DACCO Monday evening. More>>

    Last of FAMU suspects in court

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    The last of the suspects to be charged with the death of a Florida A & M University drum major during a hazing ritual has a date in court. More>>

    Men seen harassing manatee in Facebook video Video included

    This man is believed to have jumped on manatees in Brevard County This man is believed to have jumped on manatees in Brevard County
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    Two men are seen harassing manatee in a Facebook video. More>>

    Face-chewing victim continues recovery in Miami

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    A homeless man whose face was mostly chewed off in a bizarre attack last year in Miami has learned to play guitar as he continues treatment for his injuries. More>>

    Off-duty Lakeland police officer involved in road rage incident Video included

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    Officials with the Polk County Sheriff's Office report that deputies arrested 41-year-old Jerry Matthew Monroe of Lakeland today charging him with Misdemeanor Battery. 
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    Storms hit Tampa Bay, fallen tree leaves 1 dead 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>>

    Manatee Co. Schools proposing teacher cuts Video included

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    The Manatee County school superintendent says the district is in a financial crisis. One of the proposals to save the district includes cutting the number of teachers and many parents are not happy. More>>

    Termite season heats up in the Bay Area Video included

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    The weather is getting warm in the bay area and pest control experts say it's bringing out dry wood termites. "The phones are ringing off the hook now because the termites are swarming," said exterminator More>>

    Parents of Tampa woman involved in abortion pill story speak out Video included

    Edward and Rosa Lee Edward and Rosa Lee
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    Edward and Rosa Lee are soft spoken. They say they are very private people, but they have now been drawn into a very public story. Their daughter, Remee Lee says she was six weeks pregnant and looking More>>

    Tampa Bay Buc's head coach: "Freeman is our starting quarterback"

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    Greg Schiano wants to clear up any confusion about the Buccaneers' quarterback situation. "We have a starting quarterback. It's Josh Freeman," Schiano said. "I'm not looking to find a new one."
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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>>

    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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    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:20 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:20:24 GMT
      This man is believed to have jumped on manatees in Brevard County
      Two men are seen harassing manatee in a Facebook video.
      Two men are seen harassing manatee in a Facebook video.

    • Friday, May 17 2013 4:58 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:58:08 GMT
      The 'Great May Giveaway' is underway. Now through May 24, you have a chance to win tablets, tickets and more! All this week we're giving away an Apple iPad mini , every weekday morning.
      The 'Great May Giveaway' is underway. Now through May 24, you have a chance to win tablets, tickets and more! All this week we're giving away an Apple iPad mini , every weekday morning.

    • Monday, May 20 2013 2:45 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:45:28 GMT
      Photo courtesy FWC Facebook
      A Miami man has caught and killed the longest Burmese python ever captured in Florida at a record 18 feet, 8 inches.
      A Miami man has caught and killed the longest Burmese python ever captured in Florida at a record 18 feet, 8 inches.
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    • Local News

    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:23:47 GMT
      On Tuesday at about 1:50 a.m., officers with the Brooksville Police Department responded to the Brookhaven Apartments after a report of a Disturbance/Shots Fired complaint. 
      On Tuesday at about 1:50 a.m., officers with the Brooksville Police Department responded to the Brookhaven Apartments after a report of a Disturbance/Shots Fired complaint.  

    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:18:57 GMT
      It's one of the big scandals that's been plaguing President Obama's administration in recent weeks: news that the I-R-S gave special scrutiny to conservative groups, looking for tax- exempt status. About
      It's one of the big scandals that's been plaguing President Obama's administration in recent weeks: news that the I-R-S gave special scrutiny to conservative groups, looking for tax- exempt status.

    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:04:18 GMT
      A proposal to split up the roles of chairman of the board and chief executive at the nation's largest bank came up short at a shareholder meeting held in Tampa on Tuesday. The financial world paid close
      A proposal to split up the roles of chairman of the board and chief executive at the nation's largest bank came up short at a shareholder meeting held in Tampa on Tuesday.
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    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:30:01 GMT
      The Obridge Academy is a virtual school with a virtual Florida headquarters and a virtual track record of performance. But under new legislation awaiting the signature of Governor Rick Scott it could
      The Obridge Academy is a virtual school with a virtual Florida headquarters and a virtual track record of performance.

    • Monday, May 20 2013 5:56 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:56:22 GMT
      The weather is getting warm in the bay area and pest control experts say it's bringing out dry wood termites. "The phones are ringing off the hook now because the termites are swarming," said exterminator
      The weather is getting warm in the bay area and pest control experts say it's bringing out dry wood termites. "The phones are ringing off the hook now because the termites are swarming," said exterminator

    • 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.
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    • National

    • Students who survived the powerful tornado in Oklahoma are recounting moments of fear and acts of bravery by their teachers.
      The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up.

    • Authorities on Tuesday released nearly 600 photos that investigators took in the aftermath of the Tucson shooting rampage that killed six people and wounded former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 12 others.
      Photos taken in the aftermath of the attack that killed six people and wounded former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords show the handgun, high-capacity pistol magazines and knife that Jared Lee Loughner carried with him as he...

    • A judge promised more openness Tuesday after months of confidential post-trial proceedings in the case of murdered Washington intern Chandra Levy, disclosing for the first time why a key prosecution witness could...
      A judge promised more openness Tuesday after months of confidential post-trial proceedings in the case of murdered Washington intern Chandra Levy, disclosing for the first time why a key prosecution witness could be...
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    • Don't Miss It

    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:17 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:17:59 GMT
      Search-and-rescue crews worked through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.
      Search-and-rescue crews worked through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.

    • Friday, May 17 2013 4:58 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:58:08 GMT
      The 'Great May Giveaway' is underway. Now through May 24, you have a chance to win tablets, tickets and more! All this week we're giving away an Apple iPad mini , every weekday morning.
      The 'Great May Giveaway' is underway. Now through May 24, you have a chance to win tablets, tickets and more! All this week we're giving away an Apple iPad mini , every weekday morning.

    • 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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