Topping Out ceremony at Venice Theatre damaged by Hurricane Ian

Venice Theatre hosted a Topping Out ceremony to mark a major milestone in the progress to rebuild its Jervey Theatre.

Pinellas County Schools introduce their new science lab on wheels

A new 'Innovative Lab’ on wheels is now available to 7th grade students at middle schools across Pinellas County. 

Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal

The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."

Pinellas Schools launch mobile science lab
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Middle school students get a hands-on lesson in science thanks to a new mobile lab.

District asks judge to force charter school to close
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The Hillsborough County School Board says it will seek an injunction against Walton Academy. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.

Group in Halloween masks tries to break in home, threaten homeowners

A northern Virginia woman is speaking out and in hiding after masked men showed up to her door, making threats and trying to get inside.

Polk State drops African-American Studies
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An African-American studies course is no longer being taught at Polk State College because, according to officials there, it didn't comply with state law. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Bearss Groves Farm mourns the loss of giant pumpkin 'Jack'

Bearss Groves Farm has announced the loss of ‘Jack’, one of the two giant pumpkins that became the centerpiece of its fall festival.

Florida couple to share their love of animation with pop-up exhibition
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Jim Simpson and Laurie Dichiara have been collecting animation and entertainment memorabilia and historical artifacts for 25 years. FOX 13's Barry Wong has their story.

Manatee County 'wastefully spends' taxpayer dollars: CFO
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Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia held a news conference in Manatee County regarding government accountability and wasteful spending.

Helpless dog left tied to fence during nor’easter

A dog was left in the pouring rain chained to a fence in southern Connecticut, as a nor'easter brought heavy rain and gusty winds to the area earlier this week.

Mini-cow goes on boat adventure
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Captain Ryan Harrington of No Bananas Sportfishing recently took a min-cow named ‘Jason Moo-Moah’ and his owner on a boat tour in Pinellas County.

Motorcycle gang member put man in chokehold after bar joke, deputies say

A night of drinking at a Volusia County bar turned violent after a man was choked unconscious in an altercation involving alleged motorcycle gang members, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Riverwalk expansion project
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On Thursday, residents will have a chance to learn about the West River BUILD Project, which will extend the Riverwalk, including roadway improvements and safety infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists. Danielle Zulkosky reports.

Naked man wielding axe arrested for burglary
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A Pinellas Park couple said they woke up to a nightmare they didn’t even know happened until they checked their security cameras the next day. Genevieve Curtis reports.

Nursing program expands to combat shortage
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Nurses do a lot and are part of the backbone in hospitals, but it's no secret there's a shortage of them in Florida. So, the University of South Florida is making a move to reach more high school graduates. Briona Arradondo reports.