Former Jesuit QB begins spring ball with UF
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Spring ball for Florida football began this week and former Jesuit QB Will Griffin is looking to make some noise as an early enrollee. FOX 13's Mark Skol Jr. reports.

Anthropic's Claude vs. other chatbots
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If you checked the app store this week, you might have seen a new face at the top of the charts. Anthropic's Claude has officially dethroned ChatGPT as the most downloaded app this week. 

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joins CENTCOM for update on Iran war
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an update with CENTCOM Commander, Admiral Brad Cooper as the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran continues. They held the news conference at MacDill Air Force Base, U.S. Central Command's headquarters. 

Drone program to help with spring break security
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Clearwater Police will test out a new drone during spring break. Fox 13's Kailey Tracy reports.

Family, passion and art collide in new Tampa play
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Honoring family and community versus chasing a dream of art is a debate in a new Stageworks Theatre play, "My Name is Asher Lev."

Cooking with Dr. BBQ: Buffalo chicken cheesesteak
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Dr. BBQ is sharing a recipe for a Buffalo chicken cheesesteak, blending the flavors of tangy Buffalo wings with the hearty comfort of a cheesesteak.

Wedding insurance explained amid sudden venue closure
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Wedding insurance expert Drew Zadrozny explains the big difference between the insurance a wedding venue would require and the insurance that actually protects your money.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 33 latest updates

Thursday marks Day 33 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.

Iran attacks Israel and US bases as war intensifies

Iran attacked Israel and American bases on Thursday and has threatened the United States for torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.

Boycott movement against ChatGPT grows amid OpenAI's Pentagon deal

An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.

Tampa weather - Thursday afternoon forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Thursday will be partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms.  The high temperature will be 86 degrees.

Britney Spears arrested for alleged DUI in California

Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.

Mother dies shielding her child from three dogs

Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.

Tampa weather | Thursday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday will have a mix of clouds and sun, warm with afternoon showers.  The high temperature will be 86 degrees.

Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.

4-year-old dies, homicide investigation begins
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The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says the death of a 4-year-old child in Wimauma last month is now a homicide investigation. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports. 

Honoring veterans who served in Desert Storm
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Veterans and community members will gather on Friday at Veterans Memorial Park to mark the 35th anniversary of the end of the Persian Gulf War, honoring those who served during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports. 

Toucan spotted in Orlando sparks viral social media buzz: 'Unbelievable!'

A toucan was spotted perched on a tree along Conroy-Windermere Road in Orlando. The tropical bird whose natural habitat is far from Central Florida caught the attention of locals and quickly went viral online.

Golf cart crashes on the rise
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Golf carts are a staple in Florida, but they're posing a bigger danger. Golf cart crashes are on the rise after a significant drop in 2021. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.