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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You're only worth $1.21 to Facebook
How much does Facebook value its users? In strictly monetary terms, about as much as a …
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FORECAST: Good amounts of rain in spots
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PHOTOS: 12 celebs compete on DWTS
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Police: Shooting victim not cooperative
Authorities are trying to get more information from the victim in a Wednesday morning …
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Lawyer pushing to free OJ from prison
A new lawyer for O.J. Simpson filed a new attempt Tuesday to gain his release from Nevada…
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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…
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RADAR: Rain moves into bay area
myTitan Interactive live radar shows rain showers and thunderstorms moving across the …
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City uses gourmet syrup to treat sewage
A local Clearwater company, Monin Gourmet Flavorings, allows the city to collect its …
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Records: Zimmerman had other injuries
Court records show George Zimmerman had black eyes, a nose fracture and two cuts to the …
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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.
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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.
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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 those with violations.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dirty Dining: Cruise ships
In a special Dirty Dining I-Team Investigation, we found something alarming on board dozens of cruise ships that was never mentioned on the CDC's Vessel's Sanitation Report.
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Consumer
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Three biggest mistakes renters make
The competition for apartments is causing many renters to sign leases without doing their homework.
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Thousands receiving strange Verizon bill
Thousands of Verizon Wireless customers have been receiving a monthly bill in their email boxes in recent weeks.
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Solid Gold joins growing pet food recall
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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.
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Preemptive strike on Alzheimer's wanted
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Your sunscreen may be potentially toxic
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Rescues in Action: Dalmatians
Clinton and China are two Dalmatians in need of loving homes.
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French crepes. Understanding the basics
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Rescues in Action: Mr. BoJangles
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Mother's Day 2012 freebies and deals
Entertainment
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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.
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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.
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PHOTOS: 12 celebs compete on DWTS
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Maria Menounos sent home from 'Dancing'
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Lawyer pushing to free OJ from prison
