Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote

A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.

Surveillance video shows persons of interest's car 1 year after murder
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One year after a deadly shooting took the life of a beloved mother of four, Bradenton Police released new surveillance video hoping someone would come forward to help them make arrests. Courtesy: Bradenton Police Department.

Marshawn Kneeland’s girlfriend is pregnant, Dallas Cowboys coach reveals

Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer shared a heartbreaking new detail about Marshawn Kneeland’s family in the wake of his death. The 24-year-old player's girlfriend is pregnant with their first child.

Police K-9 competition in Manatee County
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Law enforcement officers and their K9 partners from across the country are showing off their skills in Manatee County. Kimberly Kuizon reports.

'The Fletcher District' moving forward
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This week the Florida Board of Governors approved a major expansion at USF, called ‘The Fletcher District’. Lloyd Sowers reports.

Death penalty to be pursued in child sex crime investigation
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On Wednesday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the state will seek the death penalty against a man who is accused of sexually battering children. Kylie Jones reports.

Morgan Apartments fail fire inspection
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Residents of a St. Pete apartment complex can stay in their units for now, but the city said they may have to go right in the middle of the holidays if the management company doesn't fix its fire alarms. Kailey Tracy reports.

Bucs respond well after Baker challenges the locker room to improve
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Following the loss on Sunday, quarterback Baker Mayfield publicly called out the locker room for a lack of accountability and responsibility. FOX 13's Sean Barie reports.

State lawmaker opposes law allowing charter schools to share space in public campuses
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A Pinellas County lawmaker is moving to roll back Florida’s new "Schools of Hope" expansion, calling it a chaotic and unfair policy that forces public schools to share space with state-approved charter school operators, while taxpayers foot the bill.

Routine maintenance can extend the life of your water heater
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This week, Bay area plumbers fielded calls of leaking water heaters after the drop in temperatures likely stressed the tanks. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.

Akon arrested in Georgia on outstanding warrant

Singer Akon was arrested in Chamblee, Georgia, on an outstanding warrant from Roswell police after Flock cameras alerted officers to his car; he was later released from the DeKalb County Jail.

FOX 13 Salutes Veterans
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FOX 13 honors and thanks all current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces for their service.

Lakeland police give update on cold case murder
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Lakeland police explain what led to the arrest of Rex Honors III in the 2018 cold case killing of his 14-year-old brother.

Jane Goodall remembered at funeral service in DC

Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee research documenting their personalities and use of tools, is being remembered at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital.

Dog causes shotgun to fire, striking owner inside Berks County home

Police in Berks County say a dog accidentally caused a shotgun to go off inside of a home, striking its owner in the back.