Couple accused of abandoning teen on I-75
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A Florida man and woman are facing charges after allegedly leaving a teen along I-75 with a couple of guns and some cash in a bag after they frantically packed up and set off for Guam or Idaho. Kylie Jones reports.

Junior golfer gets trip of a lifetime
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FOX 13's Mark Skol, Jr. shares how one local junior golfer's hard work is paying off.

Sometimes bloopers happen on live TV
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FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto was presenting his forecast on Wednesday evening when a graphic popped up with an extremely high temperature.

Local man creates nonprofit to help neighbors
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FOX 13's Kailey Tracy shares the mission from one man to help his neighbors that were affected by last year's hurricanes.

Suspect killed by car after running from officers
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FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer shares what happened in the moments leading up to a suspect's death after being in custody on Tuesday evening.

Polk County Animal Control officers rescue wood stork
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A wood stork was stuck on a fishing lure and line before animal control officers came to save the struggling bird in Hack Lake.

Derrick Groves, last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees, arrested in Atlanta

The final inmate wanted after a brazen escape from a New Orleans jail in May has been arrested in Atlanta, according to the Louisiana State Police.

Tampa police sharing details after suspect hit by car while in-custody
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The Tampa Police Department held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon after a suspect trying to get away from Tampa police was hit and killed by a vehicle after being tased Tuesday evening in downtown.

Woman killed outside Dallas PetSmart after argument over not saying 'thank you'

An arrest affidavit for a shooting outside a PetSmart store in Dallas on Tuesday reveals the situation started when the victim opened the door for the suspect, and the suspect didn't thank her, according to a witness.

Palisades Fire arrest: Man arrested in Florida, charged with starting deadly LA wildfire

A Florida man has been arrested, accused of starting what became the deadly and destructive "Palisades Fire" on Jan. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The Palisades Fire killed 12 people, burned more than 23,000 acres, and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.

Unsolved Florida: The Zachary Bernhardt case
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FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis and Nancy Gay discuss the 1997 disappearance of 8-year-old Zachary Bernhardt.

James Comey Indictment: Former FBI Director pleads not guilty over alleged lies to Congress

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he lied to Congress in a criminal case that has intensified scrutiny of the Justice Department’s role in targeting President Donald Trump’s political opponents.

Florida man busted with contraband in Polk County
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A Florida man with a criminal history was busted trying to sneak an inserted thermos into the Polk County Jail.

Beloved biker killed in weekend crash
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Over the weekend, Navy veteran Randy Berry and his wife Dawn took part in the "Love Surrounds You ? Ride It Out of the Darkness" rally. Sadly, they were in a crash and Randy was killed. Jennifer Kveglis reports.

HART bus driver saves wandering child
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A Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) driver is being praised for reuniting a child with his family. Mark Wilson reports.

Turmoil plagues Treasure Island City Council
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Treasure Island residents are voicing frustration over what they call "junior high school drama" among city leaders. Evyn Moon reports.