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  • Hillsborough County
    Community disagrees on the future of All for Transportation tax dollars
    Rochelle Alleyne
    I-Team Investigations
    One of Florida's biggest Ponzi schemes sees $80 million lost, hundreds impacted
    Jackie Callaway
    DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee County
    Highlands County community mourn death of 13-year-old boy killed by Amtrak train
    Jessica De Leon
    Pinellas County
    Changes coming to portion of US 19 in Pinellas County
    Mary O'Connell
    Sarasota, Manatee County
    Petitions ask DeSantis to veto bill allowing parking garage on Anna Maria Island
    Chad Mills
    Pinellas County
    St. Pete man allegedly steals 2 rare tortoises worth $20,000
    Leilyn Torres
    Pinellas County
    Pinellas County high school senior awarded more than $750,000 in scholarships
    Jamison Uhler
    Price of Paradise
    Hurricane Ian victims sue insurance company for underpaying damage claim
    Stassy Olmos
    I-Team Investigations
    'Give me my child': Florida father fights for 5 years to stop adoption
    Kylie McGivern
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    11:19 PM, Dec 09, 2018
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    Polk County

    Peace River Center first line of defense for Polk residents in mental crisis

    Rebecca Petit
    10:47 PM, May 16, 2023
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    Weather

    Forecast: Lots of heat with only a few storms

    Denis Phillips
    9:55 PM, May 16, 2023
  • Missing girl featured on 'Unsolved Mysteries' found safe after 6 years

    Scripps News

    Missing girl featured on 'Unsolved Mysteries' found safe after 6 years

    Alex Arger
    6:40 PM, May 16, 2023
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    Hillsborough County

    Tampa historians highlight Florida Emancipation Day

    Jada Williams
    4:59 PM, May 16, 2023
    Thousands wait along southern US border as end of Title 42 nears

    Florida News

    DeSantis announces deployment of troops and assets to Texas border

    Tim Kephart
    4:15 PM, May 16, 2023
  • Ron DeSantis

    Florida News

    DeSantis makes moves at potential bid for presidency, what to expect next

    Sophia Hernandez
    4:07 PM, May 16, 2023
    Another state considers adding AAPI education standards

    Scripps News

    Another state considers adding AAPI education standards

    Justin Boggs
    2:33 PM, May 16, 2023
    Joe Burrow helped pay mental health care bills for about 20 families

    Scripps News

    Joe Burrow helped pay mental health care bills for about 20 families

    Scripps News Staff
    2:20 PM, May 16, 2023
  • US Virgin Islands attempting to subpoena Musk in Epstein lawsuit

    Scripps News

    US Virgin Islands attempting to subpoena Musk in Epstein lawsuit

    Gage Jackson
    2:19 PM, May 16, 2023
    Premature deaths climbing among Black Americans

    Scripps News

    Premature deaths climbing among Black Americans

    Justin Boggs
    2:10 PM, May 16, 2023
  • Adele Allison, Bartow High School science teacher

    Polk County

    Bartow High School teacher Adele Allison retires after 52 legendary years

    Sean Daly
    1:52 PM, May 16, 2023
    Deputies recover cocaine from woman's fake pregnancy belly

    Scripps News

    Deputies recover cocaine from woman's fake pregnancy belly

    Scripps News Staff
    1:38 PM, May 16, 2023
    YouTuber agrees to plead guilty to intentionally crashing plane

    Scripps News

    YouTuber agrees to plead guilty to intentionally crashing plane

    Scripps News Staff
    1:01 PM, May 16, 2023
  • NATIONAL SOCCER

    Sports

    Florida Premier U15 girls punch ticket to NPL soccer nationals

    Kyle Burger
    12:55 PM, May 16, 2023
    Election 2024 Iowa

    Political

    DeSantis endorsed for GOP presidential primary by Florida leaders

    Emily McCain
    12:38 PM, May 16, 2023
    DeSantis team moves hints at impending presidential announcement

    Political

    DeSantis team moves hints at impending presidential announcement

    Forrest Saunders
    12:28 PM, May 16, 2023
  • Driver tried to switch places with dog to avoid DUI arrest, police say

    Scripps News

    Driver tried to switch places with dog to avoid DUI arrest, police say

    Scripps News Denver
    10:36 AM, May 16, 2023
    Woman found dead in car at Yellowstone National Park; man arrested

    Scripps News

    Woman found dead in car at Yellowstone National Park; man arrested

    Scripps News Bozeman
    10:24 AM, May 16, 2023
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    Citrus, Hernando County

    Drone helps locate mother and son lost in Weeki Wachee Preserve: HCSO

    Rebekah Nelson
    9:58 AM, May 16, 2023
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    Pinellas County

    Dunedin restaurants team up to go green

    Robert Boyd
    9:45 AM, May 16, 2023
    Why some states are reforming minimum sentencing requirements

    Scripps News

    Why some states are reforming minimum sentencing requirements

    Chris Conte
    9:44 AM, May 16, 2023
    3 Oregon lawmakers prohibited from running for reelection

    Scripps News

    3 Oregon lawmakers prohibited from running for reelection

    Justin Boggs
    9:19 AM, May 16, 2023
  • Chicago church helping migrants in need of shelter, food, community

    Scripps News

    Chicago church helping migrants in need of shelter, food, community

    Johannah Grenaway, Scripps News Staff, Rob Nelson
    8:48 AM, May 16, 2023
    Biden hosts Congressional leaders again to discuss debt limit

    Scripps News

    Biden hosts Congressional leaders again to discuss debt limit

    Justin Boggs
    7:35 AM, May 16, 2023
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    Hillsborough County

    USF's Hospitality and Tourism Management programs grow to meet industry demands

    Larissa Scott
    7:22 AM, May 16, 2023
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    Hillsborough County

    Free car seat inspections at Plant City event

    Rebekah Nelson
    7:16 AM, May 16, 2023
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    Hillsborough County

    Hillsborough County's Pet Resource Center overcapacity, asks community for help

    Larissa Scott
    6:25 AM, May 16, 2023
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    Sarasota, Manatee County

    Palmetto leaders advance controversial plan to convert boat ramp parking

    Chad Mills
    11:17 PM, May 15, 2023
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    Polk County

    Lakeland Police: Baby found in dumpster was stillborn; 1 charged

    Leilyn Torres
    11:07 PM, May 15, 2023
    Border

    National

    Immigration expert expects new asylum policy to be challenged in court

    Elizabeth Ruiz
    10:45 PM, May 15, 2023
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    Polk County

    Polk County organizations work to prevent mothers from abandoning newborns

    Rebecca Petit
    7:43 PM, May 15, 2023
  • Hurricane Ian flooding

    Sarasota, Manatee County

    Manatee County emergency officials share lessons from Ian

    Jessica De Leon
    6:01 PM, May 15, 2023
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    Pinellas County

    Shelter where migrant teen died operated largely without problems, records show

    Katie LaGrone
    5:39 PM, May 15, 2023
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    Pinellas County

    Research sheds light on enrollment trends as local high school students graduate

    Mary O'Connell
    5:35 PM, May 15, 2023
  • Highlands Sheriff at scene of child hit by an Amtrak train

    DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee County

    13-year-old hit and killed by Amtrak train in Highlands County

    Tim Kephart
    5:29 PM, May 15, 2023
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    Hillsborough County

    Arrest made after body of a 50-year-old man was found in early May, TPD says

    Leilyn Torres
    5:08 PM, May 15, 2023
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    Florida News

    10 Chinese migrants land on Miami's shores

    Sophia Hernandez
    4:15 PM, May 15, 2023
  • Salas family

    Florida News

    Don't settle for 'I'm okay,' father shares story after son dies by suicide

    Vanessa Araiza
    4:03 PM, May 15, 2023
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    Sarasota, Manatee County

    3 people dead after dump truck, SUV crash in Parrish: FHP

    Leilyn Torres
    3:32 PM, May 15, 2023
    Florida Putative Father's Registry

    I-Team Investigations

    Little known Fla. list makes it easier to remove unmarried birth father's rights

    Kylie McGivern
    2:43 PM, May 15, 2023
  • Ron DeSantis

    Florida News

    Governor DeSantis signs bill to defund DEI programs at Florida public colleges

    CNN
    2:35 PM, May 15, 2023
    Sonic employee dies after being shot by 12-year-old

    Scripps News

    Sonic employee dies after being shot by 12-year-old

    Elina Tarkazikis
    2:27 PM, May 15, 2023
    USPS making changes amid rising postal crime

    Scripps News

    USPS making changes amid rising postal crime

    Justin Boggs
    2:27 PM, May 15, 2023
  • Gov. DeSantis signs bill allowing execution of rapists

    Florida News

    Governor Ron DeSantis' press secretary resigns

    Tim Kephart
    2:01 PM, May 15, 2023
    Former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum

    Florida News

    US seeks dismissal of corruption charges against Florida 2018 governor nominee

    Associated Press
    1:55 PM, May 15, 2023
    Catholic priest convicted on 5 counts of sex trafficking

    Scripps News

    Catholic priest convicted on 5 counts of sex trafficking

    Justin Boggs
    12:56 PM, May 15, 2023
  • Woman in labor walks across graduation stage, gets degree

    National

    Woman in labor walks across graduation stage, gets degree

    Scripps News Detroit
    12:30 PM, May 15, 2023
    Cows assist in arrest of reckless driver, police say

    Scripps News

    Cows assist in arrest of reckless driver, police say

    Scripps News Staff
    11:39 AM, May 15, 2023
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    Tampa Bay Bucs

    Kurt Warner's son, Kade, realizes NFL dream with Bucs

    Kyle Burger
    11:32 AM, May 15, 2023
  • Britain Strange World Premiere

    Citrus, Hernando County

    Florida teacher claims she is under investigation for showing Disney movie

    CNN
    11:25 AM, May 15, 2023
    Formerly homeless woman wins $5 million in lottery

    Scripps News

    Formerly homeless woman wins $5 million in lottery

    Justin Boggs
    10:30 AM, May 15, 2023
    Atlantic basin development May 15

    Hurricane

    16 days before hurricane season, forecasters begin tropical weather outlooks

    Emily McCain
    10:08 AM, May 15, 2023
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    Florida News

    Florida driver accused of DUI in fiery crash

    Emily McCain
    9:49 AM, May 15, 2023
    Girl, 13, says shark 'went straight to me' after surviving attack

    Florida News

    Florida girl survives shark attack, says it 'went straight to me'

    Stephanie Susskind
    6:55 AM, May 15, 2023
    Underwater Record

    Florida News

    USF professor sets record for living underwater

    Associated Press
    6:45 AM, May 15, 2023
  • Moving truck

    Don't Waste Your Money

    Hidden moving costs that can add up to hundreds of dollars

    John Matarese
    6:21 AM, May 15, 2023
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    Hillsborough County

    Hillsborough County, Florida Museum of Photographic Arts team up for seniors

    Robert Boyd
    5:51 AM, May 15, 2023
    Pebble Creek

    Hillsborough County

    New Tampa Pebble Creek Golf Course controversy continues, future still unknown

    Keely McCormick
    5:42 AM, May 15, 2023
  • New state law will restrict usage of golf carts

    Florida News

    New state law will restrict usage of golf carts by teens

    Briana Nespral
    1:21 AM, May 15, 2023
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    Pinellas County

    Brooker Creek Preserve brush fire

    Stephanie Cardenas
    6:57 PM, May 14, 2023
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    Sarasota, Manatee County

    1 killed in Bradenton shooting, investigation underway

    Stephanie Cardenas
    6:44 PM, May 14, 2023
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    Sarasota, Manatee County

    2 arrested after shooting by Publix plaza in Sarasota County

    Stephanie Cardenas
    3:13 PM, May 14, 2023
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    Sarasota, Manatee County

    Man killed in shooting on Fruitville Road in Sarasota County

    Stephanie Cardenas
    12:27 PM, May 14, 2023
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