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  • National
    FBI search warrant executed at Trump's Mar-a-Lago home
    Douglas Jones
    Full Circle
    Chronicling the journey of Ukrainian refugees
    Michael Paluska
    Pasco County
    Pasco School District: Homework shouldn't count toward students' final grades
    Erik Waxler
    Hillsborough County
    Andrew Warren sits down to share his side following suspension as State Attorney
    Mary O'Connell
    National
    Olivia Newton-John dead at age 73
    Scripps National
    Hillsborough County
    Acting State Attorney seeks death penalty in Lithia woman's stabbing death
    Rochelle Alleyne
    Florida News
    Federal judge hears arguments in second legal challenge to 'Stop WOKE Act'
    Forrest Saunders
    Hillsborough County
    Early voting begins in Hillsborough County
    Chad Mills
    Hurricane
    40% chance tropical wave off African coast develops
    Emily McCain
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Pasco School District said homework shouldn't count toward students final grades
Mealworms in cereal bag spark supply chain contamination questions
Federal judge hears arguments in 2nd legal challenge to 'Stop WOKE Act'
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    Video

    WATCH | ABC Action News Latest Headlines

    11:19 PM, Dec 09, 2018
    Taqueria Los Angeles in Wimauma

    Hillsborough County

    Wimauma Sabor & Soul Food Tour offers tasty history lesson

    Sean Daly
    5:14 AM, Aug 09, 2022
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    Weather

    Forecast: Highs in the 90s with evening storms

    Greg Dee
    4:48 AM, Aug 09, 2022
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    Sarasota, Manatee County

    Missing Person Alert issued for Bradenton woman

    Leilyn Torres
    11:01 PM, Aug 08, 2022
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    Polk County

    Memorial Service to be held for Lake Wales K9 officer killed on duty

    Leilyn Torres
    9:31 PM, Aug 08, 2022
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    Sarasota, Manatee County

    Sarasota Police warn people to leave mating manatees alone

    Wendi Lane
    9:09 PM, Aug 08, 2022
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    Sarasota, Manatee County

    Deputies search for bank robbery suspect in Manatee County

    Leilyn Torres
    5:44 PM, Aug 08, 2022
    WHO Monkeypox

    Pinellas County

    St. Pete doctor looking for new ways to detect, stop the spread of Monkeypox

    Sarah Hollenbeck
    4:33 PM, Aug 08, 2022
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    Hillsborough County

    HCSO locate bank robber who rode away on motorized mini-bike in Carrollwood

    Veronica Beltran
    2:20 PM, Aug 08, 2022
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    Tampa Bay Rays

    Rays coach Rodney Linares will manage Dominican in WBC

    Kyle Burger
    1:40 PM, Aug 08, 2022
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    Sarasota, Manatee County

    Gabby Petito's family files claim alleging police failed her

    BRADY McCOMBS and SAM METZ Associated Press
    12:52 PM, Aug 08, 2022
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    National

    Beloved Choco Taco ice cream treat could return

    Justin Boggs
    11:49 AM, Aug 08, 2022
    Colt Rifles

    National

    NC school district plans to stock schools with AR-15s

    Scripps National
    9:39 AM, Aug 08, 2022
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    Hillsborough County

    Mealworms in cereal bag spark supply chain contamination questions

    Lauren St. Germain
    9:12 AM, Aug 08, 2022
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    Hillsborough County

    HCSO detention corporal arrested, charged with domestic violence battery

    Emily McCain
    8:53 AM, Aug 08, 2022
    Lottery Jackpot Global

    National

    Man wins $1 million Mega Millions prize after being told he didn't win

    WTVR
    7:42 AM, Aug 08, 2022
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    Back to School

    Experts weigh in on the importance of financial literacy classes for students

    Larissa Scott
    7:19 AM, Aug 08, 2022
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    Hillsborough County

    Patel Conservatory's artistic director teaches that anything is possible

    Robert Boyd
    6:33 AM, Aug 08, 2022
    Apple iPhone

    Don't Waste Your Money

    You can now DIY repair your smartphone, but is it a smart idea?

    John Matarese
    6:00 AM, Aug 08, 2022
    balloon sculpture by St. Petersburg artist Jason Hackenwerth

    Pinellas County

    St. Pete artist Jason Hackenwerth dazzles with new balloon exhibit

    Sean Daly
    5:31 AM, Aug 08, 2022
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    National Politics

    Lawmakers push for universal chargers in US

    Joe St. George
    5:00 AM, Aug 08, 2022
    Empty classroom covid-19

    Back to School

    Experts share tips to manage stress, anxiety for back to school

    Mary O'Connell
    11:20 PM, Aug 07, 2022
    Cuba Oil Fire

    National

    Firefighters battle big blaze at Cuba tank farm for 2nd day

    The Associated Press
    5:36 PM, Aug 07, 2022
  • OTR Mass Shooting

    National

    Police: 9 wounded in shooting outside Cincinnati bar

    Molly Schramm
    11:43 AM, Aug 07, 2022
    Youssef Mohamed

    Hillsborough County

    USF graduates start new chapter after summer commencement

    Mary O'Connell
    11:20 PM, Aug 06, 2022
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    Pinellas County

    2 teens killed after 17-year-old driver crashes into pole in St. Petersburg

    Veronica Beltran
    10:53 AM, Aug 06, 2022
  • Einlazner Gore and Antonio Smiley

    Polk County

    Push for sidewalks on deadly Polk County road moves forward

    Rochelle Alleyne
    10:10 PM, Aug 05, 2022
    Tony's Ybor Restaurant closing after more than 90 years

    Hillsborough County

    Tony's Ybor Restaurant is closing after 93 years

    Julie Salomone
    9:59 PM, Aug 05, 2022
    U.S. Coast Guard search off Sugarloaf Key

    Florida News

    Coast Guard searches for 5 people after boat capsizes off Florida Keys

    Tim Kephart
    8:17 PM, Aug 05, 2022
  • These flights get delayed more than any others

    Florida News

    Storms ground US air travelers as airlines cancel flights

    Associated Press
    7:56 PM, Aug 05, 2022
    David H. Berry, 44, allegedly pointed assault rifle at landscaper

    Pinellas County

    Clearwater man arrested after allegedly pointing assault rifle at landscaper

    Tim Kephart
    7:45 PM, Aug 05, 2022
    Suspended Florida State Attorney Andrew Warren

    Hillsborough County

    Andrew Warren 'going to fight this' after suspension as State Attorney

    Mary O'Connell
    6:10 PM, Aug 05, 2022
  • New section of Pinellas Duke Energy trail opens

    Pinellas County

    Pinellas County leaders nearly complete 75 mile loop around county

    Sarah Hollenbeck
    5:18 PM, Aug 05, 2022
    Stolen car that had 11-month-old baby inside

    Hillsborough County

    Tampa Police searching for suspect who stole car with baby inside

    Tim Kephart
    4:45 PM, Aug 05, 2022
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    Pinellas County

    Muralist brings 'Gun Violence Awareness Tour' to St. Pete

    Jada Williams
    4:39 PM, Aug 05, 2022
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    Tampa Bay Bucs

    Wide receiver Chris Godwin returns to practice for the Buccaneers

    Kevin Lewis
    4:21 PM, Aug 05, 2022
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    Hillsborough County

    Driver rear-ends FDOT Road Ranger truck stopped to pick up debris on I-75: FHP

    Veronica Beltran
    4:03 PM, Aug 05, 2022
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    Florida News

    Florida Missing Child Alert canceled for Naples 17-year-old

    Emily McCain
    1:21 PM, Aug 05, 2022
  • Florida News

    DeSantis taps Palm Beach County circuit judge for Fla. Supreme Court

    Scott Sutton
    1:08 PM, Aug 05, 2022
    President Joe Biden

    National

    Biden signs bills aimed at helping crack down on pandemic relief fraud

    Justin Boggs
    12:07 PM, Aug 05, 2022
    West Nile virus symptoms are similar to COVID-19 at first, experts say

    Sarasota, Manatee County

    Sentinel chickens test positive for West Nile virus in Sarasota County

    Veronica Beltran
    11:58 AM, Aug 05, 2022
  • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, surrounded by members of law enforcement, gestures as he speaks during a news conference Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. DeSantis announced that he was suspending State Attorney Andrew Warren, of the 13th Judicial Circuit, due to "neglect of duty." Looking on at right is Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.

    Hillsborough County

    Is Gov. Ron DeSantis sending message to all Florida prosecutors?

    Matt Sczesny
    9:38 AM, Aug 05, 2022
    Generic: Day Police Lights

    Sarasota, Manatee County

    3 seriously injured after semi rear-ends BMW on I-75 SB in Sarasota County: FHP

    Emily McCain
    9:32 AM, Aug 05, 2022
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    Pasco County

    1 killed in Pasco County mobile home fire

    Emily McCain
    8:58 AM, Aug 05, 2022
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    Taste and See Tampa Bay

    What's happening in Tampa Bay this weekend? | August 5-7

    Teyonna Edwards
    8:07 AM, Aug 05, 2022
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    Don't Waste Your Money

    After house fire, woman says contractor took all her rebuilding money

    John Matarese
    8:05 AM, Aug 05, 2022
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    Hillsborough County

    AMRoC Fab Lab turns ideas into inventions

    Robert Boyd
    7:08 AM, Aug 05, 2022
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    Back to School

    Experts weigh in on how to save the most money on back-to-school shopping

    Larissa Scott
    6:10 AM, Aug 05, 2022
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    Price of Paradise

    2 local school districts push for property tax in primary to pay teachers

    Stassy Olmos
    6:02 AM, Aug 05, 2022
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    Tully’s Tails

    Local group helps prepare dogs for back to school

    James Tully
    5:27 AM, Aug 05, 2022
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    Hillsborough County

    Tampa pantry hopes to help more people, including school district workers

    Chad Mills
    5:25 AM, Aug 05, 2022
    Feeding Tampa Bay warehouse.

    Hillsborough County

    Feeding Tampa Bay to open 74th school pantry this year

    Jillian Ramos
    5:20 AM, Aug 05, 2022
    school lunch file

    Pack the Pantries

    Parents must fill out new paperwork for students to get free or reduced lunch

    Jillian Ramos
    5:14 AM, Aug 05, 2022
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    Hillsborough County

    Volunteers help stock Mort Elementary school pantry

    Jillian Ramos
    5:06 AM, Aug 05, 2022
    Veggie Van

    Hillsborough County

    Feeding Tampa Bay partnership helps fill need in Sulphur Springs

    Jillian Ramos
    5:02 AM, Aug 05, 2022
    Lightning Strike White House

    National

    3 killed, 1 still hospitalized after lightning strikes near White House

    Douglas Jones
    1:03 AM, Aug 05, 2022
  • Town N Country fire sparked by lightning

    Hillsborough County

    Lightning strike sparks house fire in Town N' Country

    Tim Kephart
    9:52 PM, Aug 04, 2022
    School Shooting Florida

    Florida News

    Dried blood and roses: Jury gets rare look at Parkland scene

    Associated Press
    9:32 PM, Aug 04, 2022
    Tampa Rent Protest

    Hillsborough County

    Tampa Council members reject plans to put rent control on the November ballot

    Jada Williams
    7:33 PM, Aug 04, 2022
  • Cats rescued from hoarding conditions in Manatee County

    Sarasota, Manatee County

    Dozens of cats are still being rescued from Bradenton hoarder

    Wendi Lane
    6:40 PM, Aug 04, 2022
    St. Pete Rent Protest

    Pinellas County

    St. Pete renters host emergency sleep in, demand rent solutions

    Sarah Hollenbeck
    6:32 PM, Aug 04, 2022
    Garage fire in St. Petersburg

    Pinellas County

    2 children and 1 adult taken to hospital after St. Petersburg garage fire

    Tim Kephart
    6:08 PM, Aug 04, 2022
  • Andrew Warren, Thomas Scott

    Hillsborough County

    Andrew Warren fires back at Governor DeSantis after suspension

    Tim Kephart
    5:23 PM, Aug 04, 2022
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    Hillsborough County

    DNA links 2 men currently in prison to cold case investigations from 1983

    Veronica Beltran
    5:22 PM, Aug 04, 2022
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