UPDATE: The National Weather Service says the tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma, was a top-of-the-scale EF-5 twister with winds of at least 200 mph.
State of Florida first-responders train for disaster scenarios. We traveled all the way to Camp Blanding in Clay County to watch National Guard, active military, and civilians -- by the thousands -- train for the worst.
They took to the streets in Tampa today outside the IRS building on Boy Scout Blvd to warn everyone the IRS and the government have gone too far.
A 12-year-old girl selling juice boxes door-to-door was lured into a trailer by a Thonotosassa man and then sexually assaulted, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
After another round of rough weather, things will be much quieter through the holiday weekend.
You can donate money to help with disaster recovery in Oklahoma online, by phone, or by text. Here is information on a number of donation opportunities.
UPDATE: Jodi Arias has told a jury that she can contribute to society from prison if she is allowed to live. Arias addressed the jury Tuesday in the penalty phase of her trial.
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Science and Technology
Newly released video shows the biggest lunar explosion NASA has ever observed.
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.
The International Space Station has a radiator leak in its power system. The outpost's commander calls the situation serious, but not life-threatening.
Consumer
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John Matarese has a big development in the controversy over Food Stamps for pet food.
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Entertainment
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