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Former Congressman Anthony Weiner launches bid to become NYC mayor

Anthony Weiner, the ex-congressman who resigned over raunchy tweets, in the New York City mayoral race.

Upgrades may prevent repeat of squirrel-caused TECO power failure that shut off…

TECO and Tampa Water pledge $1.5 million to safeguard Tampa's water supply from the squirrel-caused damage that resulted in a 'boil water' order in February.

Boy Scouts of America poised to reverse ban on gay scouts

The Boy Scouts of America is poised to make a historic change next week by allowing openly gay boys to join or remain in the program.  On such a divisive issue

FOX News hires ex-Fla. US Rep Allen West

According to the network, West will comment on political events and be seen at various times during the day.

House chairman sees IRS errors as part of a culture of cover-ups by the Obama…

The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee says the IRS's improper targeting of conservative groups seems to be part of a culture of cover-ups and

GOP's Rand Paul raises profile with eye on 2016 presidential run

Sen. Rand Paul is doing much more than "considering" running for president.

Recent dog attacks raise awareness of Dog Bite Prevention Week

Hillsborough Animal Control responded to more than 2,000 dog bites last year.  As part of Dog Bite Prevention Week, which starts May 19, the agency is

Long awaited ban on texting while driving may soon become law in Florida

A law that makes texting and driving a secondary traffic offense has been passed by the legislature and awaits the Governor's signature.

Trinity Cafe in Tampa serves homeless with style and dignity at new location

The Trinity Cafe began serving at a new location in V.M. Ybor. Unlike the stereotypical soup kitchen or sandwich truck, the Trinity Cafe offers the homeless a

Florida lawmakers want you to be able to drink wine from a barrel

Florida lawmakers want to allow bars and restaurants to dispense wine from five-gallon kegs, a practice now against the law.

Doctors around the world criticize drug companies for high cost of life-saving…

Over 100 cancer specialists from around the world are criticizing pharmaceutical companies for overcharging patients for life-saving drugs.

State and Federal movement to tax internet sales making progress

Laws that would force internet retailers to collect state and local sales tax for out of state customers are gaining momentum in the State Legislature and US

Study to merge transit systems in Hillsborough and Pinellas viewed with…

Critics believe a study of a possible merger between Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties' transit system meeting opposition.

Fear of terrorism is big even though the chance of being terrorized is small

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows what Americans believe to be the biggest threat to security.

Feds want mandatory 'black box' for cars and trucks by 2014

Whether drivers know it or not, 90 percent of newer cars are fitted with an event data recorder, much like the 'black box' aboard aircraft.

Man who saved a life in Boston tried to kill himself in Florida nine years ago

Carlos Arredondo, the man shown rescuing a victim of the Boston bombing, set himself on fire in Florida in 2004.

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