BREAKING NEWS
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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 … -
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 …
Dirty Dining: Taking Action for You
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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.
Featured stories
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Interview with sinkhole 1st responder
Every year, Sykes Enterprises and John and Susan Sykes honor our first responders for …
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Conn. train crash sends 60 to hospital
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says a total of 60 people have been taken to hospitals …
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I-Team: Drowning video raises questions
Exclusive surveillance video taken at a school pool party obtained by the I-Team raises …
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Students driven to sex offender's home
A Polk County school bus driver, caught on cell phone video bringing a busload of middle …
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Driver dead after running stop sign
A man was killed Friday after he drove a pickup truck through a stop sign in Plant …
Missing Women Found Alive
- Fund for freed women reaches $480,000
- Lawyers: Castro will plead not guilty
- Castro's brothers hope he 'rots in jail'
- Ariel Castro kept 'creepy' mannequin
- DNA: Castro father of Berry's daughter
Latest stories
- Winning Powerball ticket sold in Pasco
- 16-year-old boy shot in Bradenton
- Combat veteran missing from Gainesville
- Deputies: Mother kills abusive son
- Interview with sinkhole 1st responder
- Company offers home invasion insurance
- I-Team: Drowning video raises questions
- Students driven to sex offender's home
- Conn. train crash sends 60 to hospital
- Local student in National Spelling Bee
- Lakeland neighborhood fighting RaceTrac
- DRUGS: Molly a pure form of Ecstasy
- Taking Action for the Tampa Thunder
- 2 jump in pond to save disabled veteran
- Mom: New crosswalk a death trap
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DRUGS: Molly a pure form of Ecstasy
Experts say Molly is a pure form of MDMA or Ecstasy, that's making it's way from places …
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Bear's visit to Tampa ended by two darts
A Tampa homeowner watched as his dog scared a 250-pound black bear in his backyard Friday…
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Lakeland neighborhood fighting RaceTrac
For the last three years, residents in the Christina subdivision in Lakeland have been …
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Taking Action for the Tampa Thunder
We're taking action tonight for a well deserving group of Tampa athletes. They call …
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Mom: New crosswalk a death trap
This week, FDOT finished painting a crosswalk near the block where 8-year-old Jayla…
- Vote on gay Scouts coming Thursday
- 3D mapping helps preserves history
- Soldier surprises daughter at Rays game
- Should pets receive Food Stamps?
- Driver dead after running stop sign
- Armed man arrested at Plant City school
- Junkyard fire under investigation
- Powerball jackpot at record $600 million
- Lawyer: OJ Simpson knew about guns
- Gunshot victim taken to 7-11, later dies
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Spotlight
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
Water Cooler
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$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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Huggies app tweets you when baby pees
John Matarese has details on a new gadget that alerts your phone when baby is wet.
Photo Galleries
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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 …
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Take a tour of this beautiful Mediterranean style home near downtown Tampa.
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Take a a look at the first round projections for the 2013 NFL Draft.
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April 19, 2013 marks 18 years since Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols set off a…
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PHOTOS | One Boston Marathon bombing suspect is dead, and the search for the …
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The FBI released several photos today of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects …
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Rescue workers searched rubble early Thursday for survivors of a fertilizer …
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Here are 15 conspiracy theories about the Boston Marathon bombings that are …
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Despite all of the fear, anger and horror during the bombings at the Boston …
Consumer
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Should pets receive Food Stamps?
John Matarese has a big development in the controversy over Food Stamps for pet food.
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JCPenney slaps new high prices on goods
John Matarese finds dozens of new, higher price stickers on JCPenney's merchandise.
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Consumer Reports: Fitness video games
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No good coupons? Other ways to save
Health
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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.
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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.
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Organic, conventional industry at odds
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Mini horse visits retirement community
Lifestyle
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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 vision can be restored with surgery.
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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 inflatables for the kids.
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Welsh rarebit recipe
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Should pets receive Food Stamps?
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Pet of the week: "Little Orphan" Annie
Entertainment
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'Idol' finale draws record low ratings
Ratings for the "American Idol" finale plunged to a record low for the 12-year-old show.
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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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REVIEW: 'Star Trek Into Darkness'
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Giant duck goes flat in Hong Kong
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Pitt supports Jolie's announcement
