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40 jurors reached in Zimmerman trial
Attorneys in the George Zimmerman murder trial reached an important juncture Tuesday afternoon. 40 potential jurors have been identified. The process now moves to the task of choosing ten panel members from the 40 selected.
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Gun found in theater belongs to deputy
A loaded handgun found by a 9-year-old boy in an Ybor City movie theater restroom is the personal property of a Hillsborough County detective who left it there accidentally on Sunday afternoon, according to a sheriff's statement.
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180 storage units burglarized in 3 weeks
Deputies are searching for two suspects who pried open and burglarized 72 storage units in the Town 'n' Country area. Similar burglaries have occurred at five facilities in recent weeks.
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Car drives through Clearwater pawn shop
An elderly driver suffered minor injuries Tuesday afternoon when the car he was driving slammed through the front doors of a pawn shop on Drew Street.
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10 questions for Denis Phillips
We go beyond the questions that are news of the day. After all sometimes, we want know more about them. What's their favorite music? Biggest regret? And who do they look up to?
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Consumer Alert: Chrysler to recall Jeeps
Chrysler will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
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Detectives working lead in Odom case
Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis confirms that detectives are at a location following a lead in the case of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom, who was found murdered 20 years ago.
Featured stories
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FBI presses on in search for Hoffa
FBI agents and investigators were back in a field near Detroit on Tuesday where they …
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Tropical depression heads toward Mexico
Forecasters say a tropical depression is dumping heavy rains on Central America as it …
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Officials detail thwarted terror plots
According to the National Security Agency chief, the dozens of plots that were thwarted …
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Hillsborough Co. in teacher hiring blitz
Some 1,500 potential teachers are expected to show up at Jefferson High School in Tampa …
Latest stories
- 40 jurors reached in Zimmerman trial
- 180 storage units burglarized in 3 weeks
- Gun found in theater belongs to deputy
- Car drives through Clearwater pawn shop
- 10 questions for Denis Phillips
- Detectives working lead in Odom case
- FBI presses on in search for Hoffa
- Officials detail thwarted terror plots
- Deputies see rise in car hopping thefts
- Hillsborough Co. in teacher hiring blitz
- Money pressure contributed to 2011 crash
- Bulger trial: Hitman describes killings
- Tropical depression heads toward Mexico
- Taliban, US to begin formal meetings
- Pasco man charged with attempted murder
- Hairy stockings to keep women safe?
- 5 things you need to know for Tuesday
- Manatee to vote on sales tax increase
- Hundreds being interviewed to teach
- Fla. Gov. Scott's job approval up to 43%
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Deputies see rise in car hopping thefts
Hillsborough County deputies are warning people about the next crime trend they say has …
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Pasco man charged with attempted murder
A man who went to a New Port Richey home collect a debt was shot in the stomach and fired…
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Fla. Gov. Scott's job approval up to 43%
Florida Gov. Rick Scott's approval rating is improving, though not to the point that it's…
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Money pressure contributed to 2011 crash
Financial pressures contributed to a helicopter pilot's decision to continue flying …
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Bulger trial: Hitman describes killings
Former hitman John Martorano has described more killings as he testifies for a second day…
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- Palm Harbor man impaled by tree
- Mosquitoes swarm Tampa Bay
- Google tests balloon-powered web access
- Boy, 9, finds loaded gun at movie house
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- Neighbors fight empty lot's future
- Dog left to die in home, owner arrested
- Miniature therapy horse may be banned
- Spring Hill man hit and dragged 75 feet
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Spotlight
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Operation Shredding 2013 is coming soon
ABC Action News is Taking Action for Your Safety with our annual Operation Shredding Event. Click inside for details.
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Download the Storm Shield weather 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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Consumer Reports: Top pod coffeemakers
Consumer Reports put more than a dozen single-serve coffee makers to the test.
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CT scan use tied to cancer risk
According a pediatric medical journal, increased use of computed tomography scans, or CT scans, in children may mean increased risk for radiation-induced cancer. INSIDE: What to know about CT scans and your kids.
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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.
I-Team Stories
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Heartburn, acid reflux can be deadly
Millions of Americans suffer from acid reflux and take antacids to deal with the pain. But they could be covering up a very serious problem, which can develop into a silent killer if gone untreated.
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I-Team: No license? No problem
A Bradenton restaurant owner faces an uncertain future, as city inspectors who accommodated his landlord focus on a bathroom shortage at his popular dining spot.
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Residents angry over bad odor
A bad smell caused by waste processing continues to be an issue for neighbors and businesses in Pinellas Park. Some blame the county for not doing enough to address the odor.
Water Cooler
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Hairy stockings to keep women safe?
Designers of a strange garment say they're aiming to keep women safe from would-be attackers.
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Man mauled by black bear over barbecue
It's another lesson about not feeding wild animals. A black bear ate the first piece of barbecue thrown to it by a man near an Alaska campground. It must not have liked the sauce because it "went ballistic."
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WATCH: Miss Utah fumbles final question
Remember Miss South Carolina and her pageant response about U.S. Americans, education and world geography that went viral? She may have a new rival.
Science and Technology
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Google tests balloon-powered web access
Last week, Google launched two dozen balloons into the skies over New Zealand. The balloons are equipped with wireless technology that beam signals to and from ground stations that connect to local internet infrastructure.
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NASA picks 8 new astronauts, 4 are women
The eight -- all in their 30s -- were chosen from more than 6,000 applications received early last year, the second largest number ever received. They will report for duty in August at Johnson Space Center in Houston and join 49 astronauts currently at NASA.
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'Kill switch' for stolen smartphones?
A coalition that includes prosecutors, police, political officials and consumer advocates from more than a dozen states intends to put pressure on smartphone companies to help dry up the secondary market in stolen phones.
Photo Galleries
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The 2013 Miss USA pageant was held at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & …
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A controversial mural of Jesus breakdancing is unveiled in England.
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Images from the jury selection process at the George Zimmerman trial.
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WPTV YouReporter Stephen Dechert writes, "On June 1, 2013, I launched a weather…
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Spelling Bee Champions gain national recognition. What do they do later in …
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Photos of the aftermath of a tornado in Moore, Oklahoma that killed dozens …
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On Monday around 3:30 in the afternoon, people in the Wesley Chapel area saw …
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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 …
Consumer
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Consumer Alert: Chrysler to recall Jeeps
Chrysler will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
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Consumer Reports: Double ovens
New ranges offer additional cooking options and can cost hundreds less than buying separate units - even 30-inch ranges.
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EZ home inventory in case of storm
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Consumer Update: Home safety
Health
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Heartburn, acid reflux can be deadly
Millions of Americans suffer from acid reflux and take antacids to deal with the pain. But they could be covering up a very serious problem, which can develop into a silent killer if gone untreated.
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'Brain-eating amoeba' in local waters
The Florida Department of Health cautions those who swim frequently in Florida lakes and rivers about the possible presence of a brain-eating amoeba. While contact with this amoeba is rare, it is usually deadly.
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Lung transplant may change policy
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CT scan use tied to cancer risk
Lifestyle
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Fox gets head stuck in glass jar
A wild animal's natural instinct is to steer clear of humans, but when a fox cub somehow got its head hopelessly stuck inside a glass jar, there seemed to be no other option than to seek a helping pair of human hands.
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Rescues in Action: Hazel
Hazel is a sweet lady looking for a loving forever home. Hazel is a chocolate lab/pit bull terrier mix who was rescued by officers at Pinellas County Animal Services.
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Rescues in Action: Oscar
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Father's Day Freebies & Events
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Do It Yourself Soda Bar
Entertainment
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Bieber hits pedestrian with car
Los Angeles police say Justin Bieber struck a pedestrian with his car in Hollywood, but there was no crime and the injuries aren't life-threatening.
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Miss Connecticut is new Miss USA
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'Man of Steel' flies to #1with $125M
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Pro-views on same-sex marriage in media
