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Gasparilla Pirate Fest invades Tampa
This Saturday, pirates are taking over Tampa once again for the annual Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest.
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Gasparilla parking, detour, transit info
Traffic reporter Meredyth Censullo has compiled a complete list of road closures, detours, parking lot locations and fees, and public transportation options for Gasparilla 2012.
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FORECAST: Clouds clear out...mostly
Patchy fog to start Saturday with a mixture of clouds and sun for the weekend.
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150 teams compete at Lakeland Pigfest
Over 150 competition barbecue teams are out at the 16th Annual Lakeland Pigfest for a weekend of good eating, good friends, and good tunes to benefit Lakeland-area charities.
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Bucs introduce Schiano as new coach
Greg Schiano relishes the challenge of trying to turn around the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 45-year-old was formally introduced Friday as the ninth head coach in franchise history.
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EXCLUSIVE: Suspected bomber's journal
Jared Michael Cano was arrested in August, 2011, after police discovered his plans to kill 32 people at Freedom High School. Images released Friday include pages of a journal allegedly depicting the details of such plans.
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Dougherty sibling planned escape
One of three siblings who was part of a multi-state crime spree and nationwide manhunt planned to escape from a Colorado jail with his sister, telling jailers that he had enjoyed his stay.
Featured stories
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Cici's Pizza Restaurant in Kenneth City has been shut down twice by the state in less …
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I-Team: Not all state workers raise-less
State employee union leaders say their members have toiled without an across-the-board …
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Ocala plane crash kills hospital CEO
The new chief executive of a central Florida hospital system has been killed in a small …
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AT&T expands coverage for Super Bowl
AT&T says permanent and temporary wireless network improvements in downtown Indianapolis …
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REPLAY: Introducing Bucs' new head coach
Greg Schiano was formally introduced Friday as the ninth coach in franchise history. …
Latest stories
- 150 teams compete at Lakeland Pigfest
- Dirty Dining: Cici's Pizza
- I-Team: Not all state workers raise-less
- Skaters ask Lakeland for new park
- Mom and daughters arrested after brawl
- Facebook may file IPO of stock next week
- Groups, protestors target new voting law
- EXCLUSIVE: Suspected bomber's journal
- Ocala plane crash kills hospital CEO
- AT&T expands coverage for Super Bowl
- Trio arrested for stealing golf carts
- Dougherty sibling planned escape
- Twitter may selectively censor tweets
- Tornado touches down in southwest Fla.
- 20 construction workers injured in Ohio
- POLL: Romney retakes lead in Fla. race
- VIDEO: Where no Lego Man has gone before
- Cops: Mom urged daughter to fight teen
- Fiery exchange in final Florida debate
- Woman saying "I do" to a building
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Trio arrested for stealing golf carts
Deputies arrested three people Thursday, accusing them of stealing over a dozen golf …
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TSA: Man carried gun into local airport
A 57-year-old Indiana making his way through security at the St. Pete/Clearwater Airport …
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Hit-and-run victim's family want answers
The family of a Thonotosassa teen found critically injured in a ditch last week--are now …
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Mom and daughters arrested after brawl
Shaton Sampson sent her 12-year-old daughter to school with a spray bottle filled with …
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Groups, protestors target new voting law
On Friday, protestors criticized a new Florida voting law which they say …
- 5 things you need to know for Friday
- Ceremony for central Fla. commuter rail
- Immigrant advocates target Rubio
- Hearing examines new Fla. voting law
- Panel to vote on Fla. redistricting
- TSA: Man carried gun into local airport
- Man returns $8,000 he found on the road
- Sex offender arrested for raping toddler
- Notable moments from Fla. GOP debate
- FACT CHECK: 'Ghetto language' debate
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Spotlight
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Behind the Kitchen Door: Perfect scores
Which bay area restaurants were found to have zero violations during a recent health inspection?
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New iPad? Download our app!
If you got a new iPad over the holidays, ABC Action News has released a new and improved iPad app.
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Gasparilla parking, detour, transit info
Traffic reporter Meredyth Censullo has compiled a complete list of road closures, detours, parking lot locations and fees, and public transportation options for Gasparilla 2012.
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Overtime law – what’s legal?
Most states have overtime laws that include the same exemptions, but many states have laws that go beyond federal law under the Fair Labor Standards Act. So when is overtime legal?
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Visit FLDemocracy2012.com
FLDemocracy2012.com combines the resources of four of the state’s strongest news organizations to deliver unparalleled coverage of Florida politics next year.
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Plant Museum Gasparilla history exhibit
Tampa's visitors and local residents can enjoy viewing a wide variety of early memorabilia and original gowns worn by former Gasparilla royalty.
Science and Technology
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Facebook may file IPO of stock next week
Facebook may file paperwork for its initial public offering of stock as early as next week, according to the Wall Street Journal -- and it's giving investors something to get excited about.
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AT&T expands coverage for Super Bowl
AT&T says permanent and temporary wireless network improvements in downtown Indianapolis for the Super Bowl include free Wi-Fi areas and 4G coverage within Lucas Oil Stadium.
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App rewards being a couch potato
Want to earn stuff by watching TV? An app for that is set to debut Wednesday.
Water Cooler
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VIDEO: Where no Lego Man has gone before
Two Canadian teens strapped a Legoman to a helium balloon equipped with a camera and sent it 80 miles high. The video has gone viral. The kicker is what happened after the balloon finally popped.
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Woman saying "I do" to a building
A Seattle woman has proudly declared that she will be entering a gay-union with a building -- that’s about to be demolished.
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Sajak: I hosted Wheel of Fortune drunk
"Vanna and I would go across and have two or three or six and then come and do the last shows and have trouble recognizing the alphabet," explained the host.
I-Team
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Dirty Dining: Cici's Pizza
Cici's Pizza Restaurant in Kenneth City has been shut down twice by the state in less than two weeks for a roach infestation.
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I-Team: Not all state workers raise-less
State employee union leaders say their members have toiled without an across-the-board pay raise since 2006. But that doesn't mean all state workers are so deprived.
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Behind the Kitchen Door: Perfect scores
Which bay area restaurants were found to have zero violations during a recent health inspection?
Photo Galleries
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Jared Michael Cano was arrested in August after police discovered his plans to …
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The 84th annual Academy Award nominations were announced in Beverly Hills, …
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Three baby penguins were released into the aquarium and reunited with their …
Consumer
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AT&T expands coverage for Super Bowl
AT&T says permanent and temporary wireless network improvements in downtown Indianapolis for the Super Bowl include free Wi-Fi areas and 4G coverage within Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Airline hidden ticket fees end today
John Matarese reports on big changes coming to airline ticket buying this week.
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American Airlines offering free drinks
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Help for troubled homeowners
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Items to never put in a safe deposit box
Health
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Blood, urine testing face competition
Collecting blood and urine specimens can often be messy or painful for patients. And for legally sensitive tests, such as for drugs or alcohol, ensuring the sample's integrity demands close supervision at the expense of privacy.
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Acupuncture for ADHD?
At school, 8-year-old Alex Karaszi couldn't focus his attention and sit still. Soon, his grades began to suffer. At home, the Clearwater, Fla., boy had mood swings and threw tantrums.
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Paula Deen learns a hard lesson
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Study: Exercise in daycare too limited
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Does Tamiflu really work?
Lifestyle
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Nicki is our Pet of the Week
Nicki is 1-year-old and still has lots of puppy energy. You can see Nicki today at noon on ABC Action News.
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Parents in Action: Calming kids' fears
The feeling of anxiety in kids is new and unfamiliar, but it helps them learn and react safely in dangerous situations. For example, a kid with a fear of fire would avoid playing with matches.
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Motorcyclist slams into car, dies
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Most people blow $2K+ on lunch, coffee
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Cynthia Nixon: "I chose to be gay"
Entertainment
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Glenn Close talks about 'Albert Nobbs'
Glenn Close studied Charlie Chaplin's films in preparing to play a woman disguised as a male butler in the period piece "Albert Nobbs," based on the short story by George Moore.
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Demi Moore's 911 call to be released
Authorities are set to release a 911 call made from Demi Moore's home earlier this week.
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Bueller? Bueller? What's this all about?
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Paula Deen learns a hard lesson
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Oscars voting to go electronic
