Wells Fargo customer loses $4,000 hours after depositing check, bank denies fraud claim

The timing in this case is eye-opening. About nine hours after Willie Delane deposited a $10,000 check, she got a text that claimed to be Wells Fargo questioning a transaction.

Gov. DeSantis pushes accelerated FDOT projects
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Governor Ron DeSantis visited Bartow on Thursday with Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Purdue to announce several projects that have been accelerated because of the ‘Moving Florida Forward’ initiative. Haley Hinds reports.

Security training for faith leaders
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Many religious leaders in the Tampa Bay area are taking another look at their security. Recent violence at places of worship prompted the Tampa Police Department to host a security training workshop for local faith leaders. Briona Arradondo reports.

Furloughed federal employee's family battles cancer diagnosis and bills

Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle

Portraits of Hope at Moffitt
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Moffitt Cancer Center is highlighting its patients with breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The "Portraits of Hope" highlight different patients and their unique story of their journey with cancer. Kylie Jones reports.

Steven Lorenzo seeks to speed up execution
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On Thursday morning, the man convicted of one of the most infamous crimes in Tampa was back in court. Evan Axelbank reports.

Florida CFO: Manatee County overspent by $112M
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Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia slammed Manatee County government on Thursday, saying it’s spending too much and overtaxing its citizens. Kimberly Kuizon reports.

Topping Out ceremony at Venice Theatre damaged by Hurricane Ian

Venice Theatre hosted a Topping Out ceremony to mark a major milestone in the progress to rebuild its Jervey Theatre.

Pinellas County Schools introduce their new science lab on wheels

A new 'Innovative Lab’ on wheels is now available to 7th grade students at middle schools across Pinellas County. 

Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal

The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."

Pinellas Schools launch mobile science lab
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Middle school students get a hands-on lesson in science thanks to a new mobile lab.

District asks judge to force charter school to close
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The Hillsborough County School Board says it will seek an injunction against Walton Academy. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.

Group in Halloween masks tries to break in home, threaten homeowners

A northern Virginia woman is speaking out and in hiding after masked men showed up to her door, making threats and trying to get inside.

Polk State drops African-American Studies
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An African-American studies course is no longer being taught at Polk State College because, according to officials there, it didn't comply with state law. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Bearss Groves Farm mourns the loss of giant pumpkin 'Jack'

Bearss Groves Farm has announced the loss of ‘Jack’, one of the two giant pumpkins that became the centerpiece of its fall festival.

Florida couple to share their love of animation with pop-up exhibition
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Jim Simpson and Laurie Dichiara have been collecting animation and entertainment memorabilia and historical artifacts for 25 years. FOX 13's Barry Wong has their story.

Manatee County 'wastefully spends' taxpayer dollars: CFO
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Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia held a news conference in Manatee County regarding government accountability and wasteful spending.