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    Mom sent text before children were shot

    Before Tanya Thomas shot her four children and herself early Tuesday morning at her home in Port St. John, police said she sent a text asking that she be cremated with her children.

    Updated 41 mins ago

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    Romney brings campaign to Tampa Bay area

    The day after former President George W. Bush gave him an impromptu endorsement, presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney pointedly avoided naming his new supporter in a Wednesday speech in St. Petersburg.

    Updated 50 mins ago

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    Applicants wanted for Florida PSC

    A nominating panel is seeking applicants for the Florida Public Service Commission seat held by Lisa Polak Edger, whose term expires in January.
     

    Posted 22 mins ago

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    Inmate charged with ID theft

    Last week, investigators with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office say they discovered inmate Jason Whitfield with everything he needed to file bogus tax returns.

    Posted 28 mins ago

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    Stage set for 'DWTS' championships

    The semifinals of “Dancing with the Stars” answered many questions.  We know how classical singer Katherine Jenkins is doing after her injury, and whether or not she went home, or if another high-scoring couple got the boot.

    Posted 39 mins ago

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    Google tries to make search more human

    Google on Wednesday announced Knowledge Graph, a significant change to how search results are delivered that the company believes will make their search engine think more like a human.

    Updated 37 mins ago

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    PHOTOS: Mitt Romney in St. Petersburg

    Mitt Romney criticized President Barack Obama's record on the national debt while he campaigned in St. Petersburg Wednesday morning.

    Updated 36 mins ago


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    New iPad? Download our app!

    Buying the new iPad? You'll want to download the new and improved ABC Action News iPad app.

  2. 10 questions for Lorraine Yaslowitz

    10 questions for Lorraine Yaslowitz

    Each Tuesday, ABC Action News asks 10 questions of a Bay area leader or newsmaker. This week we hear from Lorraine Yaslowitz, the wife of slain officer Jeff Yaslowitz and a mother of three children.

  3. 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 those with violations.

  4. WATCH: ABC Action News NOW!

    WATCH: ABC Action News NOW!

    Watch the Bay area’s ONLY nonstop news and weather channel on your smartphone or computer.  Anytime.  Anywhere.  ABC Action News Now!

  5. CDC: Young ignore skin-cancer warnings

    CDC: Young ignore skin-cancer warnings

    The warnings about skin cancer from too much sun don't seem to be getting through.  Half of U.S. adults under 30 say they have had a sunburn at least once in the previous year -- about the same as a decade ago, according to a government survey released Thursday.

 

Science and Technology


  1. Google tries to make search more human

    Google tries to make search more human

    Google on Wednesday announced Knowledge Graph, a significant change to how search results are delivered that the company believes will make their search engine think more like a human.

    • Trust issue may hinder Facebook ad sales

      Trust issue may hinder Facebook ad sales

      Facebook's reach is wide but not deep. Few users surveyed in an Associated Press-CNBC poll say they click on the site's ads or buy the virtual goods that make money for it.

      • Facebook stock tough for small investors

        Facebook stock tough for small investors

        Hoping to get in on Facebook's hotly anticipated public stock offering? You'll need Facebook friends at very high levels - or a lot of money.

        Water Cooler


        1. VIDEO: Sheep attacks unaware fisherman

          VIDEO: Sheep attacks unaware fisherman

          A sheep apparently didn't like the fact that a fisherman had invaded his turf and decided to do something about it.

        2. Study: Certain sugar not so sweet

          Study: Certain sugar not so sweet

          A new study found that a certain type of sugar isn’t so sweet to your brain---in fact, it can make you dumb, CNN reports.

        3. Suspect expected to poop $20K diamond

          Suspect expected to poop $20K diamond

          A suspect accused of stealing a $20,000 diamond from a Canadian jewelry store is under special surveillance as officials wait for him to pass the precious stone through a bowel movement.

        More I-Team Stories


        1. I-Team: TGH boss tops nonprofit pay list

          I-Team: TGH boss tops nonprofit pay list

          The ABC Action News I-Team looked at executive compensation at the 30 local charities that bring in the most money, including donations from the public.

           

          • 5 Armwood players found ineligible

            5 Armwood players found ineligible

            The report begins by saying the "undersigned investigator was asked to visit Armwood High School as a result of an ABC Action News Investigative Report."  INSIDE: Read the entire 45-page report.

          • Dirty Dining: Cruise ships

            Dirty Dining: Cruise ships

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          Consumer


          1. Three biggest mistakes renters make

            Three biggest mistakes renters make

            The competition for apartments is causing many renters to sign leases without doing their homework.

            • Thousands receiving strange Verizon bill

              Thousands receiving strange Verizon bill

              Thousands of Verizon Wireless customers have been receiving a monthly bill in their email boxes in recent weeks.
              Some have paid it with barely a second thought: Bad idea.

              • Solutions to backyard mosquito problems

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                  Health


                  1. On the go? 6 healthiest fast food meals

                    On the go? 6 healthiest fast food meals

                    Fast food -- it's quick, cheap, and often packed with fat, but there are options out there that won't break the calorie bank. We called in "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" host Chris Powell to share his top picks.  
                     

                    • Study: Certain sugar not so sweet

                      Study: Certain sugar not so sweet

                      A new study found that a certain type of sugar isn’t so sweet to your brain---in fact, it can make you dumb, CNN reports.

                      • Preemptive strike on Alzheimer's wanted

                        • Your sunscreen may be potentially toxic

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                            Lifestyle


                            1. On the go? 6 healthiest fast food meals

                              On the go? 6 healthiest fast food meals

                              Fast food -- it's quick, cheap, and often packed with fat, but there are options out there that won't break the calorie bank. We called in "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" host Chris Powell to share his top picks.  
                               

                              • Rescues in Action: Dalmatians

                                Rescues in Action: Dalmatians

                                Clinton and China are two Dalmatians in need of loving homes.

                              • French crepes. Understanding the basics

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                              • Mother's Day 2012 freebies and deals

                              Entertainment


                              1. Stage set for 'DWTS' championships

                                Stage set for 'DWTS' championships

                                The semifinals of “Dancing with the Stars” answered many questions.  We know how classical singer Katherine Jenkins is doing after her injury, and whether or not she went home, or if another high-scoring couple got the boot.

                                • 2012 Rock the Bells lineup released

                                  2012 Rock the Bells lineup released

                                  Traveling hip-hop festival Rock the Bells released their 2012 lineup Wednesday, and it's going to huge event. 

                                  • PHOTOS: 12 celebs compete on DWTS

                                    • Maria Menounos sent home from 'Dancing'

                                      • Lawyer pushing to free OJ from prison