U.S. Men's National Team's ties to Tampa Bay
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Every player started somewhere and several local teachers got to know some of America's biggest names in soccer before the rest of us. They taught players like Christian Pulisic while they trained in Bradenton. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports. 

Inside Synergy Sweets in Tampa
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A Tampa baker is turning a culinary school dream into a pink boutique bakery with a loyal following. 

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate wedding at MSG, AP source reports

A source for The Associated Press is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden this Friday.

Florida targets Antifa and cartels under new law
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces the state's intent to officially designate CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Antifa as terrorist organizations under a new statutory framework.

Lakeland man faces charges after ambulance hit-and-run
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A Lakeland man faces criminal charges after investigators say he caused a hit-and-run collision with an ambulance that left a paramedic injured.

Empire State Building climbers: Who are the 'Skywalkers?'

The couple who climbed on top of the Empire State Building are known “rooftoppers," Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus.

Empire State Building climb: 2 in custody after raising flag in apparent proposal stunt

Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded.

Tampa weather | Wednesday afternoon forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Wednesday will be partly cloudy with developing afternoon storms. The high temperature will be 92 degrees.

Weaving Florida into America's literary history
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A historic state park in Florida preserves the legendary orange grove and home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. FOX 13's Corey Beckman has the story.

Tampa weather | Wednesday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Wednesday will be hot and humid with scattered afternoon storms.  The high temperature will be 92 degrees.

Fireworks and pet safety
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Hillsborough County shelter officials are bracing for a severe strain on resources as fireworks threaten to scare local pets into running away this weekend. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports. 

'Liberty by the Bay' preparations
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America's 250th birthday is just days away, and there will be some big celebrations. That includes "Liberty by the Bay" in Tampa. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports. 

Multi-agency Florida drug bust: Gang headquarters raided at pastor's property

"This isn't their first rodeo." A massive, year-long multi-agency investigation into widespread overdose deaths culminated on Tuesday morning, June 30, 2026, with 50 arrest warrants issued across Volusia County.

Technology camp in Brandon
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Middle school students completed a free three-week technology camp at the Hillsborough College Brandon campus by presenting their own amusement park designs. The immersive program used coding, virtual reality and artificial intelligence tools to teach cutting-edge skills. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports. 

Polk County unveils new fire training center
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Polk County Fire Rescue members can now train at their first-ever dedicated campus designed to simulate real-world emergencies. The state-of-the-art facility opened Tuesday in Winter Haven to support one of the busiest emergency organizations in Florida. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports. 

Police stop 8-year-old operating jet ski alone
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An 8-year-old boy operating a jet ski alone in Big Pass led marine patrol officers to issue a misdemeanor court summons to his father, authorities said. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports. 

Tampa weather | Tuesday evening forecast
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FOX 13’s Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the Tuesday evening forecast. 

Abraham Lincoln statue unveiled for America 250
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Abraham Lincoln is getting his day in the Sunshine State as Governor DeSantis unveiled a new statue of the 16th president in the Villages as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. FOX 13’s Evan Axelbank reports.  

Bay Area restaurant industry faces challenges
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It’s been a rough six months for the restaurant industry across the Bay Area with dozens announcing plans to close or rebrand. FOX 13’s Aaron Mesmer reports. 

State funding for new public safety building
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Nearly two years since hurricanes Helene and Milton destroyed Treasure Island’s police and fire stations, first responders are still working out of trailers, but that’s about to change because it just got $2.5M from the state to build a new public safety building. FOX 13’s Kailey Tracy reports.