Manatee rescued after being trapped inside storm drain under road in Melbourne Beach

An adult manatee that became stuck inside a storm drain under a Melbourne Beach roadway has been rescued following an hours-long operation, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 

Wildfire threat rising across Tampa Bay area
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Authorities urge residents to be cautious as drought continues. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon has the story.

Beach renourishment project completed
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Our beaches are the crown jewels of the Bay Area, and they just got a major facelift in Pinellas County. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports. 

Limiting public comment
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Polk Commission adjusts public comment guidelines in response to animal activists. FOX 13’s Carla Bayron has the story.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Former CIA agent says one mistake could crack case

A "mistake" by abductors may be the key to finding Nancy Guthrie, according to cybersecurity experts who believe human error will eventually bypass the encryption used in ransom notes.

Getting amendments on Florida ballots
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The future of Florida’s ballot initiatives was being heard in a courtroom on Monday as advocates for the citizen-led amendment process are arguing in federal court against a state law that makes it more difficult to get amendments in front of voters. FOX 13’s Evan Axelbank reports. 

Girls flag football season kicks off
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Thousands of female flag football players are competing at the Bucs training facility all week long. FOX 13’s Ariel Plasencia reports. 

State education leaders take aim at student protests
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Florida education leaders take issue with student led protests during school hours. Fox 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.

The Lemon Orchard in Thonotosassa
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The Lemon Orchard sits on the lake in Thonotosassa, serving as a wedding venue. FOX 13 Photojournalist Albert Gamboa reports. 

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 9 latest updates

Feb. 9 marks the ninth day in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mom of NBC "Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie.

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

Tampa weather | Monday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says Monday will be sunny and seasonal with a high of 74 degrees.

Church reopens after hurricane damage
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More than a year after Hurricane Milton left a Palmetto church with extensive damage, First Biblical Baptist Church of Palmetto has reopened its doors, celebrating a major milestone in its long road to recovery. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.

Growth of sports gambling
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Sports betting was legalized in 2018 by the Supreme Court, and it quickly grew to a multibillion-dollar industry. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.

Artificial reefs bring life back to Florida waters
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Oysters have clustered to form an artificial reef, helping to clean and improve the water quality in Palmetto Bay.

Super Bowl Sunday evening forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes has your Sunday evening forecast. 

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Investigators search septic tank, manhole at Tucson home

Investigators searched a septic tank and manhole at Guthrie’s Catalina Foothills home Sunday, marking a shift in the eight-day search for the missing mother of “Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.