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    Deputies: Mother kills abusive son

    Polk County deputies say an 86-year-old woman admitted to shooting her son during an argument late Friday night and she claims it was self defense.

     

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    Combat veteran missing from Gainesville

    A combat veteran who has gone missing in Gainesville may be armed and suicidial, according to police.

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    16-year-old boy shot in Bradenton

    A 16-year-old Bradenton boy is expected to survive after being shot Friday night.

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    FORECAST: Partly cloudy & calm tonight

    Moisture increases Sunday, which means increasing rain chances.

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    Pet adoptions, animal shows, and more!

    Pet-A-Palooza hits Raymond James Stadium Saturday morning and ABC Action News is giving away $5,000 to local animal adoption organizations! The whole family is welcomed at this free event, which has pet adoptions, animal shows and even fun …

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    2 jump in pond to save disabled veteran

    After double-amputee Robert Lunay fell into a pond behind the DAV, two bystanders, Robert Fields and Norman Steers, heard him calling for help and jumped in to rescue him.  A third man, Robert Baca, also ran to the lake and helped bring Lunay to …
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    Sweet, special needs dog needs home

    Phoenix is a blind, very scared, bulldog that was found in a central Florida high kill shelter. Someone had dumped her in the country and she was picked up as a stray. Phoenix is a very laid back sweet girl who lost her vision to cataracts. Her …

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Dirty Dining: Taking Action for You


  1. Dirty Dining: State inspection changes

    Dirty Dining: State inspection changes

    Major changes are coming to the restaurant inspection process based on new legislation just past in the House and the Senate but not everyone thinks it will keep your family safer.


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  1. 6 secrets to getting a deal on a new car

    6 secrets to getting a deal on a new car

    Purchasing a car can be a stressful ordeal. The negotiation process can feel like a chess match. So you may want to know six secrets that can help when you're buying a car, so you don't waste your money.

  2. Wendy Ryan's Dirty Dining reports

    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.

  3. Storm Shield: A life-saving App

    Storm Shield: A life-saving App

    Storm Shield is a life-saving app that is like a NOAA Emergency Weather Radio on your iPhone and Android.

  4. What to do if swarms of bees attack you

    What to do if swarms of bees attack you

    If you're out hiking, keep an eye on the bees. In most cases, if you leave them alone, you'll be fine.

  5. What does $3,275,000 buy? This...

    What does $3,275,000 buy? This...

    They call it the "Gone with the Wind" home, a taste of Tara in Tampa. Take a tour of this spacious antebellum masterpiece named  'Nande Devi' located in Avila.  INSIDE: PHOTO GALLERY

 

I-Team Stories


  1. I-Team: Drowning video raises questions

    I-Team: Drowning video raises questions

    Exclusive surveillance video taken at a school pool party obtained by the I-Team raises new questions about the drowning death of an autistic teen.

    • Scripps investigation draws scrutiny

      Scripps investigation draws scrutiny

      A Scripps News investigation has uncovered more than 170,000 records -- listing sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, home addresses and financial accounts.

    • Dirty Dining: State inspection changes

      Dirty Dining: State inspection changes

      Major changes are coming to the restaurant inspection process based on new legislation just past in the House and the Senate but not everyone thinks it will keep your family safer.

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    1. $1 million in jewels stolen near Cannes

      $1 million in jewels stolen near Cannes

      A French police official says jewelry worth about $1 million has been stolen from a safe in a Cannes hotel room, against the backdrop of the Riviera resort town's film festival.

    2. STUDY: E Coli found in most public pools

      STUDY: E Coli found in most public pools

      A new study from the Center for Disease Control says the majority of public pools are contaminated with E.Coli.

    3. VIDEO: Car goes into pool

      VIDEO: Car goes into pool

      Newly released surveillance video captured the moment when a driver lost control, struck a parked car, and pushed that vehicle into a motel pool.

    Science and Technology


    1. What's that rainbow ring around the sun?

      What's that rainbow ring around the sun?

      If you looked up at the sun Monday (hopefully with proper protection), you probably saw a rainbow around the sun. It's also known as a 22 degree halo, or sun halo.

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        'Serious' problem reported aboard ISS

        The International Space Station has a radiator leak in its power system. The outpost's commander calls the situation serious, but not life-threatening.

        • Huggies app tweets you when baby pees

          Huggies app tweets you when baby pees

          John Matarese has details on a new gadget that alerts your phone when baby is wet.

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          1. Should pets receive Food Stamps?

            Should pets receive Food Stamps?

            John Matarese has a big development in the controversy over Food Stamps for pet food.

          2. JCPenney slaps new high prices on goods

            JCPenney slaps new high prices on goods

            John Matarese finds dozens of new, higher price stickers on JCPenney's merchandise.

            • Consumer Reports: Fitness video games

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              Health


              1. Taking Action for the Tampa Thunder

                Taking Action for the Tampa Thunder

                We're taking action tonight for a well deserving group of Tampa athletes. They call themselves the Thunder and they've stormed onto the soccer scene - putting enough points up to make it all the way to a national competition.

              2. STUDY: E Coli found in most public pools

                STUDY: E Coli found in most public pools

                A new study from the Center for Disease Control says the majority of public pools are contaminated with E.Coli.

                • Organic, conventional industry at odds

                  • Mini horse visits retirement community

                  Lifestyle


                  1. Sweet, special needs dog needs home

                    Sweet, special needs dog needs home

                    Phoenix is a blind, very scared, bulldog that was found in a central Florida high kill shelter. Someone had dumped her in the country and she was picked up as a stray. Phoenix is a very laid back sweet girl who lost her vision to cataracts. Her vision can be restored with surgery.

                  2. Pet adoptions, animal shows, and more!

                    Pet adoptions, animal shows, and more!

                    Pet-A-Palooza hits Raymond James Stadium Saturday morning and ABC Action News is giving away $5,000 to local animal adoption organizations! The whole family is welcomed at this free event, which has pet adoptions, animal shows and even fun inflatables for the kids.

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                      Entertainment


                      1. 'Idol' finale draws record low ratings

                        'Idol' finale draws record low ratings

                        Ratings for the "American Idol" finale plunged to a record low for the 12-year-old show.

                        • Randy Travis sues to block DWI video

                          Randy Travis sues to block DWI video

                          Country star Randy Travis has filed a lawsuit to prevent two state agencies from releasing a patrol car video of his 2012 DWI arrest in North Texas.

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