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Will Affleck film in Ybor City?

Erik Waxler — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:44:37 GMT

His last big movie, Argo, won the Academy Award for best picture. Now Ben Affleck is scouting Tampa Bay for his next project.

Women attacked during morning jog

Ryan Raiche — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:31:51 GMT

Two 18-year-old women had a frightening morning jog Thursday, when investigators said a man jumped out from behind a bush and grabbed one of them by the arm.

Fla. AG targets Urban Outfitters' items

Laura Harris — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:13:59 GMT

A call to action from Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. She, along with dozens of other Attorneys General, are urging the popular clothing company, Urban Outfitters, to stop selling items from its controversial "Prescription Line."

Woman grabbed by man while jogging

WFTS Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:10:12 GMT

A man jumped from some bushes and grabbed a woman who was jogging with a friend on Nature's Way and Elton Place in Brandon Thursday morning. She screamed and he fled, deputies say.

Minor says she was abused for 3 years

Kristal Roberts — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:32:51 GMT

A 31-year-old Bartow man faces charges after an investigation revealed he sexually abused two girls, according to a police report.

Local veterinarians learn 'zeutering'

Jaime Garcia — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:09:30 GMT

Bay area veterinarians and vet technicians are training to do zeutering. The procedure is a non-surgical way to neuter male dogs without the use of anesthesia.

Final report issued for Seffner sinkhole

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:36:35 GMT

Hillsborough County officials released a 25-page report Wednesday detailing the efforts they went through to save Jeff Bush's life after he was swallowed up by in sinkhole while asleep in his Seffner home.

MacDill AFB dog nominated for Hero Award

Alison Morrow — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:11:35 GMT

Eddie and Sgt. Shannon Hutto deployed together in late 2011. They led troops on daily patrol, Sgt. Hutto holding a long leash, Eddie sniffing for explosives. Sgt. Hutto says Eddie saved his life -- twice.

Homes next to Seffner sinkhole torn down

Rob Munoz — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:20:04 GMT

Hillsborough County and a private demolition team worked to demolish two neighboring homes that surround the dangerous Seffner sinkhole that killed a man.

32 units evacuated after apartment fire

Kristal Roberts — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:43 GMT

North Manhattan Ave was closed Wednesday morning from Sligh Avenue to Waters Avenue following a two-alarm apartment fire in Tampa. The road reopened around 10 a.m.