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USF 63 Pittsburgh 51

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:48:13 GMT

Stan Heath's South Florida Bulls go to 7 and 4 in the Big East with a solid win over Pitt tonight at the Forum.

Crash crackdown may cut insurance rates

Alison Morrow — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:16:30 GMT

A recently passed Hillsborough County ordinance and undercover detective work may help bring down car insurance rates in the next few years.

Boston College 64 FSU 60

Associated Press — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:45:44 GMT

Florida State stunned by Boston College. BC beats a top ranked team for the first time in three years.

Animal fighting ring broken up

Gregg Burrage — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:33:05 GMT

A joint investigation between Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and Hillsborough County Animal Services resulted in the arrest of a man charged with running an illegal gambling operation and animal fights.

New viral video is circus stunt

Gregg Burrage — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:53:06 GMT

In a video that has gone viral on the internet, a man does stunts from a trapeze that is hanging from a helicopter. But don't try it at home. The man is a professional circus performer.

Day care worker murder trial under way

Gregg Burrage — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:33:35 GMT

The victim's grandmother testified in the trial of a home daycare worker accused of murder. Stephanie Spurgeon is on trial, charged with first-degree murder after a 1-year-old died after being in her care.

Tampa airport to test new screening

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:19:51 GMT

A new passenger screening program to make check-in more convenient for certain travelers is being expanded to 28 more major U.S. airports, including Tampa International.

Vet says dog treats may be tainted

Jackie Callaway — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A local veterinarian is concerned that certain doggy treats made in China are to blame for making some of her patients sick. The FDA issued a similar warning just months ago, but the product is still in stores.

Students explore violence at school

Brad Davis — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:59:31 GMT

Students from John Hopkins Middle School in St. Petersburg created a video that addresses fights and violence that have occurred at the school. The video was submitted to a student-reporting branch of PBS.

County resurfacing Bayshore before RNC

Jeff Butera — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:54:29 GMT

Hillsborough County commissioners voted Thursday to resurface Bayshore Boulevard before the Republican National Convention.