Historical society fights to save century-old schoolhouse
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A newly formed historical society is fighting to save the last historic building in Eagle Lake from a city plan to tear it down and build a new city hall complex. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

U.S. Rep Kathy Castor faces challenge to retain seat
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Rep. Kathy Castor is preparing for the toughest reelection battle of her Congressional career after Republican state leaders redrew her Tampa Bay district to favor conservative voters. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.

Cyclospora outbreak concerns
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The Food and Drug Administration announced that the results from lettuce samples collected from Taylor Farms and linked to a Cyclospora outbreak were a false positive. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports. 

Canoe trip of a lifetime
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For some people, a cancer diagnosis can stop life in its tracks. An Orange County man found it to be the start of an incredible new journey. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.

Clearwater is adopting a program to help keep the drains clear
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Clearwater is trying to prevent flooding with a new program called Adopt a Drain. Anyone in the city can sign up and get the tools they need to help keep storm drains clear. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.

Squatter house nightmare
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A run-down home in Manatee County has turned one woman's retirement into a nightmare. It is located in a senior-living community in Ellenton and neighbors want the house to be torn down. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.

Florida family narrowly escapes lightning strike: 'I just started running'

A Kissimmee woman said she and her children narrowly escaped injury after a lightning strike hit a neighbor's yard while she was unloading her vehicle during a storm.

NASA cancels $73 million moon lander mission with contractor Draper

NASA has canceled a $73 million commercial lunar lander mission after years of delays and cost overruns, ending the project before the spacecraft ever launched.

Alligator blocks Palm Bay front door, trapping family in home: ‘Jaw dropping’

A Palm Bay family got an unexpected late-night wake-up call on Friday when a massive alligator wandered right up to their front porch and refused to leave.

Florida mother dies saving 4-year-old son from St. Johns River: 'She was a hero'

A DeLand mother died after rescuing her 4-year-old son from the St. Johns River, and a witness who tried to save her said she used all of her strength to keep the child above water before collapsing.

USF Antarctica expedition advances cancer research
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It may seem like an unlikely connection, but a tiny creature living in one of the coldest, most isolated places on earth might hold the key to a battle we fight right here in the hot Florida sun. FOX 13’s Ariel Plasencia reports. 

Beloved Sarasota restaurant closes after fire
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The Pacific Rim restaurant burned over the weekend after nearly 30 years in business and the community has stepped up to help the owners who vow to rebuild. FOX 13’s Kimberly Kuizon reports. 

Suspect lands car on Sandy Springs patrol cruiser during chase

A federal drug suspect tied to a large criminal organization was arrested Friday after his vehicle launched onto a Sandy Springs police cruiser during a chase last week, authorities said.

Tampa weather | Monday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says to expect heavy rain activity for coastal areas throughout Monday morning. The high temperature will be 89 degrees.

Controversy over the Sand Hill Scout Reservation
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A rezoning application could have a huge impact on a Boy Scout reservation in Hernando County. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis has the story. 

$11K reward for Florida murder suspect Isabelle Johnson as search widens

A multi-state manhunt is intensifying across Florida, Georgia and Alabama for 38-year-old Isabelle Rose Johnson, who is wanted for murder.

FIFA World Cup united Bay Area soccer fans
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The FIFA World Cup has brought several communities together, united by soccer. FOX 13's Heather Healy reports.