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15-year-old to graduate from Blake High

Brad Davis — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:09:40 GMT

Ahmed Mohamed, a 15-year old, will graduate from the Fine Arts Magnet program at Blake High School in Tampa in two weeks. He plans on enrolling in the USF medical program this fall.

Detectives will monitor Largo gun show

Alison Morrow — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:51:55 GMT

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office plans to monitor a gun show this weekend as they increase enforcement of an ordinance that closes the so-called "gun show loophole."

New skatepark opens in Lakeland

Ryan Raiche — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:42:03 GMT

After nearly three years of waiting, skateboarders in Lakeland now have a park just for them.

Termites season swarms Tampa Bay area

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:29:52 GMT

It started with wings, lots of broken off wings. After awhile, Michael Haddock broke down and called an exterminator. That's when he learned, inside the floor of his newly-rented south Tampa home, there are termites.

FCATs celebrated in Pinellas

Erik Waxler — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:25:19 GMT

Fourth-grade students in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties scored higher than the statewide average. That's why Florida Education Commissioner Dr. Tony Bennett picked Starkey in Seminole to celebrate the success along with a cafeteria full of kids.

Police: Dressed as woman, man robs bank

WFTS Staff — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:10:20 GMT

Just after 10:30 Friday morning, a man wearing a wig walked into the 1st United Bank at 1465 S. Fort Harrison Avenue. Although no weapon was seen or implied, he gave to the bank teller a note demanding money.

Man arrested year after child's death

Heidi Barley — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:07:35 GMT

Tampa man, Javaurian Saffold, arrested a year after former girlfriend's 2-year-old dies from severe brain trauma.

Oklahoma man finds truck, still starts

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:35:43 GMT

Derek Thayer, 31, is praising his American-made truck after it was carried from the nearly destroyed Moore Medical Center to a yard across the street.

Animals services bust cat hoarding

Rob Munoz — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:56:43 GMT

Hillsborough County deputies rescued 32 cats from what they say was a case of animal hoarding. Others were found in the house dead.

Consumer Reports: Best sunscreen

Kristal Roberts — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:21:58 GMT

As many head out to begin their Memorial Day Weekend, a lot of people plan to hit the beach, so we’re taking action for your health with a look at the sunscreens that protect you best in the sun.