Sonya Massey shooting death: Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer

A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.

Bar draws line in the sand with 'no trespassing' signs
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The Undertow Bar posted a signpost with seven signs on it laying stake on a significant portion of St. Pete Beach as private property extending out from where the bar is located. Danielle Zulkosky reports.

Fight over region's 'waste-to-energy' plant
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Environmental groups from across the U.S. are urging Pinellas County to reconsider its long-running waste-to-energy program. The facility, located next to the county’s landfill in Pinellas Park, has been in operation for more than 40 years and processes the majority of the county’s trash. Jennifer Kveglis reports.

Wimauma family's Medicaid denials amid cancer battle
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A Wimauma father battling advanced lung cancer was repeatedly denied Medicaid coverage for the type of chemotherapy his doctor says he needs. Craig Patrick reports.

City calls for Gas Plant development proposals
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It's back to the drawing board for the City of St. Petersburg. They are now calling on developers to submit their proposals for the Gas Plant District. Genevieve Curtis reports.

Mike Evans injured during Monday's game in Detroit
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FOX 13's Mike Evans shares how long the Bucs star receiver will be out after a scary moment in Monday's game against the Lions.

Turning invasive pythons into fashion
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says that Florida is ahead of schedule in its push to remove the invasive Burmese python snake from the Everglades. Carla Bayron reports.

USF selects Moez Limayem as next president
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The University of South Florida’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved Moez Limayem as the university’s ninth president on Tuesday. Lloyd Sowers reports.

Arrest in fire engine theft
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A man is accused of being involved in a hit-and-run crash with a fire truck he stole from St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. Aaron Mesmer reports.

Gasworx project to honor Ybor history
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Ybor City is known for its history, and now that history will be in boldface type. Evan Axelbank reports.

TPD hosts K9 water training at Adventure Island
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FOX 13's Travis Anthony talked with the Tampa Police Department about the K9 training that they say is vital to their law enforcement success.

Manatee County responds to Florida DOGE audit
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FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon shares the latest after Manatee County's first commission meeting since a Florida DOGE audit revealed overspending.

Tampa weather | Low clouds and patchy fog
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the forecast for Tuesday night that includes low clouds and patchy fog.

Helping families for the holidays
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Every year, the Salvation Army of Manatee County helps hundreds of families celebrate the holidays by providing meals and gifts. This year, for the first time ever, you can help by jumping in a kayak.

Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling

A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.

Mel's Hot Dogs rolls into FOX 13
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A Tampa legend, Mel's Hot Dogs, joined FOX 13 to show off their food truck and some of the items on their menu.

900 students at BAM! Festival Career Day
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Around 900 students from Pinellas and Hillsborough County descended upon the Mahaffey Theatre for BAM! (Books, Art and Music) Festival Career Day. Photojournalist Barry Wong reports.