State fair champion becomes lawyer
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One of the first winners of the Florida State Fair's Champion of Champions program has turned her passion into a unique career in agricultural law. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.

Historic farmhouse goes up in flames
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 A historic farmhouse that was considered a local landmark to many in Polk County is now no more after a fire burned it down last night. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Accused Sarasota murderer linked to double homicide
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A man who investigators say killed four people in Sarasota is also linked to a double homicide in Fort Lauderdale, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.

Charter captains oppose dock permit program
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Charter boat captains in Sarasota County are protesting a new pilot program that requires permits to pick up customers at county parks. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.

Brush fire smoke closes 2 Pasco County schools
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Severe drought conditions across the Tampa Bay area have sparked a rash of wildfires, leading to multiple property losses and local school cancelations. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.

Understanding the difference between 911, 311, 211
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Three digits can have a massive impact, but knowing which one to dial can make all the difference when you need help. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports. 

Roommates arrested after child porn investigation
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An investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of two roommates Tuesday on a combined 55 charges ranging from child pornography to bestiality.

Nancy Guthrie: Man detained, released by law enforcement speaks out

Carlos Palazuelos, the man detained on Feb. 10 in connection with the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, claims law enforcement targeted him because his eyes allegedly matched those of a masked suspect seen on surveillance footage.

Tampa weather | Wednesday evening forecast
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FOX 13's Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has your Wednesday evening forecast. 

Mastry's Brewery and USF Alumni craft new beer
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Mastry's Brewery in St. Petersburg collaborates with USF to support the university's Brewing Arts Program. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports. 

Sarasota orchestra director performs in Super Bowl halftime show
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When Giancarlo Guerrero, the Music Director of the Sarasota Orchestra, received an "unusual request" from his manager on a quiet Saturday in Miami, he had no idea he was about to become a part of Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.

Nancy Guthrie: Person of interest released as search for suspect continues

Authorities say a person of interest was released after being detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The individual was detained by deputies during a traffic stop south of Tucson.

Tampa weather | Wednesday afternoon forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Wednesday will be mild with variable clouds and a high of 74 degrees.

El Paso flights resume; Trump official says cartel drones breached airspace

Temporary flight restrictions to El Paso International Airport have been lifted by the Federal Aviation Administration and all flights will resume as normal.

Tampa weather | Cloudy and comfortable temps
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg shares the Wednesday forecast that includes cloudy skies and highs in the mid 70s.

Convicted murderer may get chance to walk free, thanks to error by judge, court rules

A Florida appeals court has overturned the murder conviction of a Daytona Beach man, giving him a chance to walk free or face a new trial and forcing the victim’s family to relive a killing they believed was finally resolved.

Anti-human trafficking billboards
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Large-scale sporting events can create spikes in demand for commercial sex, reality human traffickers are quick to exploit and that’s why anti-human trafficking billboards are going up ahead of the Daytona 500.