Flags of Honor escorts
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Volunteers are traveling across the state to honor Gold Star families and their miles on the road are paying off. FOX 13’s Craig Patrick reports. 

The future of Bradenton City Hall
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The land the city of Bradenton City Hall city sits on is a desired piece of property and it entered into a contract to sell it about two years ago and as the process moves forward, the city believes it may have found a temporary home. FOX 13’s Kimberly Kuizon reports. 

Mother mauled by foster dog
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A Polk County mother is recovering in the hospital after a vicious dog attack inside her home. FOX 13’s Carla Bayron reports. 

Rays stadium deal agreement released
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A memo of understanding has been reached between the Rays and the city of Tampa on a $2.3B ballpark that would be built on the campus of Hillsborough College in West Tampa, but will local leaders go along with it? FOX 13’s Evan Axelbank reports. 

Florida triplets named high school valedictorians; all committed to same college

Three Florida brothers – triplets, in fact – were recently named valedictorians at their high school – each graduating with the exact same GPA.

Tampa weather | Thursday afternoon forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Thursday will be mostly sunny and less humid in the evening.  The high temperature will be 89 degrees.

Florida gator eats smaller gator at Gatorland
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Visitors at Gatorland experienced an unsavory side of the animal kingdom when an alligator chowed down on a fellow gator.

Florida deputy survives stabbing after man tries to kill him, sheriff's office says

A Florida deputy, Robert Fitch, was attacked and stabbed several times when responding to a call on May 13. Detectives say the reported stabber was trying to kill Deputy Fitch.

Tampa weather | Thursday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday will be mostly sunny and less humid in the afternoon with a high temperature of 89 degrees.

Fish die-off investigation in Lakeland
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It has felt a lot like summer over the past couple of weeks, and it's affecting our local lakes. In Lakeland, hundreds of fish were found dead, prompting the state to investigate the cause.  FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Manufacturing workforce report
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A new Florida TaxWatch report warns that an aging workforce could create major labor shortages, with more than half of manufacturing workers age 45 or older. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.

March of Dimes ambassador family
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The Vassell family lives by a specific motto: "In the Vassells, we excel." It’s a motto they use to tackle everything from daily chores to the daunting reality of having two micropreemies.

El Prado Boulevard project meeting
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A controversial plan to redesign El Prado Boulevard is sparking plenty of pushback in South Tampa. Neighbors packed a community meeting Wednesday night as the city defends the multimillion-dollar project. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.

Turning tarantulas into treatment
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For most people, a tarantula is a source of pure anxiety. But for King High School graduating senior Daniel Park, the venomous spider might actually hold the cure. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.

Statewide fentanyl crackdown
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State leaders announced new data showing an overall decline in drug-related deaths across Florida. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.

Illegal gambling ring bust: Operation Silent Spin
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The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office announced the dismantling of three illegal gambling arcades last week in partnership with the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) and Homeland Security Investigations. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.

Organized theft ring busted
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A massive, organized retail theft ring that was responsible for moving millions of dollars in stolen goods has been dismantled following a joint operation. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.

PA sex offender arrested in Florida, found living in makeshift hut in the woods

Joseph Mazzoni is a twice-convicted sex offender from Delaware County, according to officials. U.S. Marshals believe he was getting help living off the grid in Florida.