Hillsborough Fire Rescue Summer Youth Fire Academy
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This summer, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is giving future firefighters a chance to learn and test their skills by taking part in the Summer Youth Fire Academy.

1924 Chrysler Roadster & 1930 Buick Marquette
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Good Day viewer Terry K., a snowbird in Lakeland, shared two classic rides: 1924 Chrysler Roadster and a 1930 Buick Marquette, both of which were restored nearly 10 years ago.

1941 Buick, 1935 Ford 2-door and 1968 Corvette
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Good Day viewer Ralph in Zephyrhills refurbished some classic cars on his own, according to his daughter: a 1941 Buick that he transformed into a convertible, a 1935 Ford 2-door and a 1968 Corvette.

How parents can maximize their tax refund
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Experts with Mosaic Financial share some of the most overlooked tax credits and breaks for parents, including what the IRS calls the ?kiddie tax.?

Butterfly population plummeting across U.S.
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains the recent drop in the butterfly population, and why some scientists say the situation is even worse than they thought.

?Summer Blast? in Manatee County
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This summer, Manatee County?s ?Summer Blast? program will offer students a chance to have fun while making sure they don?t fall victim to the ?summer slide.? FOX 13?s Mariah Harrison reports.

5K by the Bay set for April 12 in Safety Harbor
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Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Martin Gramatica, along with Gramatica Foundation board member Charlie Lemon, joined Good Day ahead of the Marsh McLennan Agency 5K by the Bay in Safety Harbor on Saturday, April 12. The run benefits the Gramatica Foundation, supporting local veterans.

Penguin Encounter at the Florida Aquarium
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The Florida Aquarium is giving you a chance to enjoy an up-close experience with its penguins. FOX 13?s Jennifer Epstein reports.

Esports summer camp in Lakeland
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FOX 13?s Mariah Harrison introduces us to a summer camp in Lakeland for students who love robotics, math and gaming.

Costume designer takes part in cosplay competitions
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FOX 13 photojournalist Jason Wright introduces us to Catherine Gorka, a costume designer from Countryside who?s been competing in cosplay competitions for the past three years.

Friday fishing report: March 21, 2025
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Captain Dylan Hubbard says cold-tolerant fish such as redfish, trout and sheepshead will likely be active over the next few days. As temperatures warm up again and a new moon approaches next week, snook could get more active inshore. Nearshore and offshore, mangrove snapper bites have picked up.

Proper propagation when pruning plants
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David Whitwam with Whitwam Organics joined Good Day to share how you can trim your plants and use the clippings to create entirely new plants.

1969 Pontiac GTO
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Good Day viewer Gail in Wimauma shared a 1969 Pontiac GTO, which she says her husband bought when he was 15 years old. Now, he?s preparing to pass it on to his teenage son.

1953 Ford F-100
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Good Day viewers Dylan and Diandra in Palm Harbor shared their 1953 Ford F-100, which goes by the name "Effie." They say their dog, Zara, loves taking rides with them in Effie.

2025 Tampa Night for Sight this Saturday
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April Lufriu, president of the Tampa chapter of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, along with her son Brandon, joined Good Day to discuss their effort to raise awareness for a rare genetic disease: X-linked retinitis pigmentosa. The 2025 Tampa Night for Sight event is set for Saturday, March 22, in Carrollwood.

Spring break ?staycations:? Bonnet Springs Park
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Stephanie Bernal, director of events at Bonnet Springs Park, joined Good Day to share ?staycation? options this spring break, highlighting a week filled with events for kids and their families at the park in Lakeland.

Friday fishing report: March 14, 2025
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Captain Dylan Hubbard says a full moon is creating more tidal flows, leading to better opportunities to catch fish. Conditions could get rough this weekend, though, with stronger winds ahead of storms late Sunday into Monday.

Preparing your garden for summer
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David Whitwam with Whitwam Organics joined Good Day to share heat-tolerant vegetables you can plant for the summer season, including specific types of squash and zucchini.