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Day care worker murder trial under way
The victim's grandmother testified in the trial of a home daycare worker accused of murder. Stephanie Spurgeon is on trial, charged with first-degree murder after a 1-year-old died after being in her care.
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Sheriff: Man stabbed grandma 93 times
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a man is suspected of shooting his grandmother in the back of the head with a crossbow arrow while she was sleeping, then stabbing her 93 times.
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Animal fighting ring broken up
A joint investigation between Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and Hillsborough County Animal Services resulted in the arrest of a man charged with running an illegal gambling operation and animal fights.
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Vet says dog treats may be tainted
A local veterinarian is concerned that certain doggy treats made in China are to blame for making some of her patients sick. The FDA issued a similar warning just months ago, but the product is still in stores.
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County resurfacing Bayshore before RNC
Hillsborough County commissioners voted Thursday to resurface Bayshore Boulevard before the Republican National Convention.
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FAMU considers online hazing notice
Florida A&M University is working on a Web-based notice that pops up when students register online for classes and reminds them of the school's anti-hazing policy.
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New viral video is circus stunt
In a video that has gone viral on the internet, a man does stunts from a trapeze that is hanging from a helicopter. But don't try it at home. The man is a professional circus performer.
Featured stories
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'Pinterest' a big hit with women
‘Pinterest’ is basically an online bulletin board to collect and organize your favorite …
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Students explore violence at school
Students from John Hopkins Middle School in St. Petersburg created a video that addresses…
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Tampa airport to test new screening
A new passenger screening program to make check-in more convenient for certain travelers …
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Two shot at St. Pete nightclub
Police say nearly a thousand people were crowded into The Scene on 3rd Street South early…
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Judge: Buy wife flowers, dinner
A spat over forgetting to wish his wife a happy birthday landed a South Florida man in …
Latest stories
- Crash crackdown may cut insurance rates
- Animal fighting ring broken up
- New viral video is circus stunt
- Day care worker murder trial under way
- Tampa airport to test new screening
- Students explore violence at school
- County resurfacing Bayshore before RNC
- FAMU considers online hazing notice
- 'Pinterest' a big hit with women
- Judge: Buy wife flowers, dinner
- Yoga 'puts you in a good place'
- Sheriff: Man stabbed grandma 93 times
- Kids report on violence at middle school
- West Nile Virus reported in Hernando
- Spring Breakers movie looking for extras
- Tackling obstacles at a local park
- Madonna hits road for 1st time since '09
- Lockout at Bay Vista Elementary lifted
- Vehicle crashes into Wimauma post office
- Body found near where woman disappeared
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Yoga 'puts you in a good place'
Everybody's doing it. Celebrities, seniors, young adults, teens and young children. Even…
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West Nile Virus reported in Hernando
Residents in Hernando County are being alerted to take extra precautions against …
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Dirty Dining: China First Buffet
China First Buffet was shut down in January after an inspector found roaches in the …
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Spring Breakers movie looking for extras
Spring Breakers is being filmed in and around Pinellas County. They are looking for …
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Report: Child bound, gagged for photos
Pinellas County deputies have arrested a Dunedin man they say tied up and gagged a …
- Report: Child bound, gagged for photos
- Two shot at St. Pete nightclub
- CDC study reveals biggest salt cuplrits
- Nikon's new D800 DSLR an eye-popper
- YouTube: Black History Month is when?
- Mystery surrounds deaths of 2 Fla. women
- Doomsday 2012: The myths debunked
- Dozens buried in Philippines quake
- Trump stakes claim on Pennsylvania Ave
- 911 call: Josh Powell 'exploded' home
Latest Political Headlines
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- Santorum wins Minn., Colo., and Mo.
- Romney looks to stop Santorum's momentum
- Bill would tax online sales
- Romney wins Nevada caucuses
- White House reaches out to Hispanics
- Donald Trump endorses Mitt Romney
- Media confused on who Trump will endorse
- Trump intends to endorse Gingrich
- Breaking GOP rules pays for Florida
- Tampa, Florida
Spotlight
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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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REPORT: Best cities to get lucky in love
If you’ve been unlucky in love, the problem may have less to do with you and more to do with the city you're living in!
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Tampa Bay mug shots for Jan. 29 - Feb. 4
Mug shots of people who made the news on abcactionnews.com.
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Dishwasher dangers?
Scripps television stations across the county joined together to take an unprecedented look at dishwasher fires.
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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.
Science and Technology
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Nikon's new D800 DSLR an eye-popper
Nikon about to offer up a new DSLR featuring an eyebrow-raising 36.3 megapixel sensor. But the company really had videographers in mind when it designed this technological goody.
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Need a job? There may be an app for that
Looking for a promising career in a lousy economy? A new study suggests you're apt to find it in apps — the services and tools built to run on smartphones, computer tablets and Facebook's online social network.
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Study: Facebook could be addictive
Facebook, Twitter and email could be more addicting than alcohol or smoking, a new study suggests.
Water Cooler
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Judge: Buy wife flowers, dinner
A spat over forgetting to wish his wife a happy birthday landed a South Florida man in jail on domestic violence charges.
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YouTube: Black History Month is when?
With a month dedicated to the history and contributions of Black people in America, it would seem fair to say most Americans have a general understanding of Black History month---but the flawed commentary of BYU college students in a YouTube video fly in the face of that generalization.
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Doomsday 2012: The myths debunked
Hollywood loves to make movies about it. Conspiracy theorists enjoy conjuring up ideas about it. Even the most religious have their beliefs about the end of the world.
I-Team
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Dirty Dining: China First Buffet
China First Buffet was shut down in January after an inspector found roaches in the kitchen and rice and shrimp salad exposed to vermin. It wasn't the first time the state closed the place because of roach activity.
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Lifestyle Lift under state investigation
A company that refers to itself as the largest group of facial plastic surgeons in the country is facing a state investigation. Some patients and ex-employees say they are deceiving customers.
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I-Team: Felons collect for charity
The law requires charities to disclose whether any employees have been convicted of any crime arising from raising money for a charity. But as one official puts it, "There is no real active watchdog."
Photo Galleries
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Mug shots of people who made the news on abcactionnews.com.
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See who 30 celebrities picked to take home the trophy Super Bowl weekend.
Consumer
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Guide to Starbucks' secret menu
Have you ever felt intimidated by the person ordering a five-ingredient drink in front of you at Starbucks? Now you'll be able to speak their language.
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Consumer Reports: Best chocolate
Consumer Reports evaluated more than 30 boxes of gift chocolates.
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Protect yourself from Facebook Timeline
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Best help for do-it-yourself taxes
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Say goodbye to Walmart store greeters
Health
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Yoga 'puts you in a good place'
Everybody's doing it. Celebrities, seniors, young adults, teens and young children. Even cats and dogs. People of every race and religious group are catching on to the benefits of yoga.
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Tackling obstacles at a local park
Fitness author Pete Williams heads out to a Clearwater park to show us how to tackle a local obstacle course.
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CDC study reveals biggest salt cuplrits
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Study: Spanking kids can lower their IQ
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Gov. questions state Health Dept. bill
Lifestyle
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REPORT: Best cities to get lucky in love
If you’ve been unlucky in love, the problem may have less to do with you and more to do with the city you're living in!
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Healthy Super Bowl snacks and beverages
After Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday is the next biggest day for high calorie eating.
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Feta garlic dip & chipotle burgers
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Local designers offer help to homeowners
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Rescues in Action: Angel
Entertainment
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Judge: Buy wife flowers, dinner
A spat over forgetting to wish his wife a happy birthday landed a South Florida man in jail on domestic violence charges.
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Madonna hits road for 1st time since '09
Madonna's not finished with stadiums. Her world tour will start May 29 in Tel Aviv, Israel. It will include performances in Istanbul, Brussels, Helsinki and Zurich.
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Mrs. Obama beats Fallon in fitness
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Chris Brown to perform at the Grammys
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Randy Travis arrested for intoxication
