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ESE school bus no-show for 2 days
Ari's bus hasn’t shown up at all for two mornings. His afternoon bus was two hours late Monday so his mother picked him up. We waited with her Tuesday to see what would happen.
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Former local teacher is 'Chief Coconut'
A former Osceola High School teacher is selling millions of dollars of organic coconut oil in a fast growing start-up business. Kelapo coconut oil is available at Whole Foods, Rollin' Oats, and soon, Publix.
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Increase in storage unit burglaries
In the last three weeks, five storage facilities have been burglarized in the Town 'N Country area. More than 180 units have been broken into. Thieves, however, have stolen very little.
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Ireland Nugent home with new legs
Ireland Nugent is back in her Palm Harbor home and walking. An Orlando facility fitted her with new prosthetics. It's been more than two months since the toddler lost her feet after being accidentally run over by a lawn mower.
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Deputies see rise in car hopping thefts
Hillsborough County deputies are warning people about the next crime trend they say has been hitting the streets. It's called "car hopping" and it only takes a matter of a few seconds for them to gain access to your valuables.
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Consumer Alert: Chrysler to recall Jeeps
Chrysler will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
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Detectives working lead in Odom case
Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis confirms that detectives are at Lake Jovita following a lead in the case of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom, who was found murdered 20 years ago.
Featured stories
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Power surge fee doesn't cover all
For years, a consumer says she paid $10 a month for surge protection. Protection, she …
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Gun found in theater belongs to deputy
A loaded handgun found by a 9-year-old boy in an Ybor City movie theater restroom is the …
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40 jurors reached in Zimmerman trial
Attorneys in the George Zimmerman murder trial reached an important juncture Tuesday …
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Wendy Ryan preps for acid reflux surgery
ABC Action News anchor Wendy Ryan has had heartburn most of her life, and even though she…
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PR problem for new pier design
As plans continue to demolish the old pier, St. Petersburg City councilman Jeff Danner is…
Latest stories
- Ireland Nugent home with new legs
- ESE school bus no-show for 2 days
- Increase in storage unit burglaries
- Power surge fee doesn't cover all
- PR problem for new pier design
- Wendy Ryan preps for acid reflux surgery
- 40 jurors reached in Zimmerman trial
- 180 storage units burglarized in 3 weeks
- Gun found in theater belongs to deputy
- Car drives through Clearwater pawn shop
- 10 questions for Denis Phillips
- Detectives working lead in Odom case
- FBI presses on in search for Hoffa
- Officials detail thwarted terror plots
- Deputies see rise in car hopping thefts
- Hillsborough Co. in teacher hiring blitz
- Money pressure contributed to 2011 crash
- Bulger trial: Hitman describes killings
- Tropical depression heads toward Mexico
- Taliban, US to begin formal meetings
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10 questions for Denis Phillips
Each Tuesday, ABC Action News asks 10 questions of a Bay area leader, politician or even …
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180 storage units burglarized in 3 weeks
Deputies are searching for two suspects who pried open and burglarized 72 storage units …
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Car drives through Clearwater pawn shop
An elderly driver suffered minor injuries Tuesday afternoon when the car he was driving …
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FBI presses on in search for Hoffa
FBI agents and investigators were back in a field near Detroit on Tuesday where they …
- Pasco man charged with attempted murder
- Hairy stockings to keep women safe?
- 5 things you need to know for Tuesday
- Manatee to vote on sales tax increase
- Hundreds being interviewed to teach
- Fla. Gov. Scott's job approval up to 43%
- Zimmerman trial judge hears 911 dispute
- Palm Harbor man impaled by tree
- Mosquitoes swarm Tampa Bay
- Google tests balloon-powered web access
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Spotlight
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Operation Shredding 2013 is coming soon
ABC Action News is Taking Action for Your Safety with our annual Operation Shredding Event. Click inside for details.
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Download the Storm Shield weather app
Storm Shield is a life-saving app that is like a NOAA Emergency Weather Radio on your iPhone and Android.
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Consumer Reports: Top pod coffeemakers
Consumer Reports put more than a dozen single-serve coffee makers to the test.
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CT scan use tied to cancer risk
According a pediatric medical journal, increased use of computed tomography scans, or CT scans, in children may mean increased risk for radiation-induced cancer. INSIDE: What to know about CT scans and your kids.
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Wendy Ryan's Dirty Dining reports
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) through the Division of Hotels and Restaurants inspects restaurants throughout the state. ABC Action News reporter Wendy Ryan visits some of the worst offenders.
I-Team Stories
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Heartburn, acid reflux can be deadly
Millions of Americans suffer from acid reflux and take antacids to deal with the pain. But they could be covering up a very serious problem, which can develop into a silent killer if gone untreated.
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I-Team: No license? No problem
A Bradenton restaurant owner faces an uncertain future, as city inspectors who accommodated his landlord focus on a bathroom shortage at his popular dining spot.
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Residents angry over bad odor
A bad smell caused by waste processing continues to be an issue for neighbors and businesses in Pinellas Park. Some blame the county for not doing enough to address the odor.
Water Cooler
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Hairy stockings to keep women safe?
Designers of a strange garment say they're aiming to keep women safe from would-be attackers.
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Man mauled by black bear over barbecue
It's another lesson about not feeding wild animals. A black bear ate the first piece of barbecue thrown to it by a man near an Alaska campground. It must not have liked the sauce because it "went ballistic."
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WATCH: Miss Utah fumbles final question
Remember Miss South Carolina and her pageant response about U.S. Americans, education and world geography that went viral? She may have a new rival.
Science and Technology
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Google tests balloon-powered web access
Last week, Google launched two dozen balloons into the skies over New Zealand. The balloons are equipped with wireless technology that beam signals to and from ground stations that connect to local internet infrastructure.
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NASA picks 8 new astronauts, 4 are women
The eight -- all in their 30s -- were chosen from more than 6,000 applications received early last year, the second largest number ever received. They will report for duty in August at Johnson Space Center in Houston and join 49 astronauts currently at NASA.
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'Kill switch' for stolen smartphones?
A coalition that includes prosecutors, police, political officials and consumer advocates from more than a dozen states intends to put pressure on smartphone companies to help dry up the secondary market in stolen phones.
Photo Galleries
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The 2013 Miss USA pageant was held at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & …
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A controversial mural of Jesus breakdancing is unveiled in England.
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Images from the jury selection process at the George Zimmerman trial.
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_20130604103954_140_105.JPG "PHOTOS: Soaring HIGH above South Florida")
WPTV YouReporter Stephen Dechert writes, "On June 1, 2013, I launched a weather…
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Spelling Bee Champions gain national recognition. What do they do later in …
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Photos of the aftermath of a tornado in Moore, Oklahoma that killed dozens …
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On Monday around 3:30 in the afternoon, people in the Wesley Chapel area saw …
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O.J. Simpson is seeking a new trial, claiming that his lawyer gave him bad …
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There was much emotion after the rescue of three missing women in Cleveland.
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They call this Tampa antebellum masterpiece in the "Gone withe Wind" home.
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The 2013 NFL Drafted kicked off Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall in New …
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George W. Bush joked there was a time in his life that he "wasn't likely to be …
Consumer
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Consumer Alert: Chrysler to recall Jeeps
Chrysler will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
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Consumer Reports: Double ovens
New ranges offer additional cooking options and can cost hundreds less than buying separate units - even 30-inch ranges.
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EZ home inventory in case of storm
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Consumer Update: Home safety
Health
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Wendy Ryan preps for acid reflux surgery
ABC Action News anchor Wendy Ryan has had heartburn most of her life, and even though she has been on proton-pump inhibitors for years, her acid reflux was constant. She finally got tested, and she's preparing for surgery.
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Heartburn, acid reflux can be deadly
Millions of Americans suffer from acid reflux and take antacids to deal with the pain. But they could be covering up a very serious problem, which can develop into a silent killer if gone untreated.
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'Brain-eating amoeba' in local waters
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Lung transplant may change policy
Lifestyle
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Fox gets head stuck in glass jar
A wild animal's natural instinct is to steer clear of humans, but when a fox cub somehow got its head hopelessly stuck inside a glass jar, there seemed to be no other option than to seek a helping pair of human hands.
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Rescues in Action: Hazel
Hazel is a sweet lady looking for a loving forever home. Hazel is a chocolate lab/pit bull terrier mix who was rescued by officers at Pinellas County Animal Services.
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Rescues in Action: Oscar
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Father's Day Freebies & Events
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Do It Yourself Soda Bar
Entertainment
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Bieber hits pedestrian with car
Los Angeles police say Justin Bieber struck a pedestrian with his car in Hollywood, but there was no crime and the injuries aren't life-threatening.
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Miss Connecticut is new Miss USA
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'Man of Steel' flies to #1with $125M
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Pro-views on same-sex marriage in media
