Florida launching redistricting committee
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Florida is joining a growing number of states looking at redrawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm election. FOX 13?s Kellie Cowan reports.

Day 8 of search for missing 18-year-old
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The search continues Friday for 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, who has not been seen since Aug. 1 when he vanished while vacationing in Florida from North Carolina. FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.

Rental damage assessment with AI
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Artificial intelligence is now inspecting rental cars and hotel rooms ? and it?s already active in the Tampa Bay area. Evyn Moon reports.

Challenges for the first day of school
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With just a few more days until the first day of school in Tampa Bay, the Hillsborough County School District doesn?t have enough bus drivers and teachers to fill all the open positions. Briona Arradondo reports.

Economic impact if the Rays leave St. Petersburg
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How much are the Rays worth to the City of St. Pete. It's a question brought up during a city council meeting. Genevieve Curtis reports.

Clearwater crossing guards prepare for new school year
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In Clearwater, school crossing guards are going through their paces, getting ready for the new school year. Kailey Tracy reports.

City approves millions for critical Trop repairs
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St. Petersburg City Council has taken the next step to repair Tropicana Field. On Thursday, the council approved an agreement for a new turf and a proposal for non-roof repairs. Kylie Jones reports.

New rule limits Strawberry Festival swine contestants
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The Strawberry Festival is overflowing with livestock, and its organizers are changing the rules to try to get control of it. Evan Axelbank reports.

New American impressionism exhibit opens at Tampa Museum of Art
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A major new art exhibition is bringing the beauty and history of American Impressionism to downtown Tampa. The Tampa Museum of Art is unveiling In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870-1940,?an expansive exhibit made possible by Bank of America?s "Art in our Communities program."

Lakeland PD promotes back-to-school safety ahead of school on Monday
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For the first two weeks of school, police in Lakeland will be out in full force re-educating drivers about the law. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Pinellas County responds to Florida DOGE letter as on-site audits begin
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Florida DOGE is auditing several local governments around the state for their spending and tax collections. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.

Reward increases in search for missing teen
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18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier of North Carolina went missing on August 1st, after he and his cousins went to visit additional family in Florida. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.

'Only took one puff': Passenger caught vaping in bathroom of SF-bound flight

Peter Nguyen recorded the Aug. 4 encounter between himself and a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 2860 from Phoenix to San Francisco International Airport. He claimed he only took one hit of his vape.

Two Pennsylvania state troopers shot, suspect killed in Susquehanna County: PSP

Two Pennsylvania state troopers were shot in Susquehanna County on Thursday afternoon, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro, who broke the news during an event in Bucks County.

Cedar Key prepares for annual 'shark swim'
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The Shark Swim, which doesn't involve any sharks, is being held on August 16 in Cedar Key.

New American impressionism exhibit opens at Tampa Museum of Art

A major new art exhibition is bringing the beauty and history of American Impressionism to downtown Tampa. The Tampa Museum of Art is unveiling In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870-1940, an expansive exhibit made possible by Bank of America’s "Art in our Communities program." 

Dog reunited with family after five years
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A dog that was rescued after falling into a South Florida canal was reunited with a family who said they had to give her up five years ago after their house burned down.