Sea turtle rescued from Florida beach
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FWC officers and first responders with Martin County Fire Rescue helped free a sea turtle that weighed more than 200 pounds from a pair of rocks on a beach.

Celebrating legacy of jazz in Tampa Bay
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Jazz is alive and well in Tampa Bay thanks in part to the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association.

'Alligator Alcatraz': ACLU sues Trump administration, claiming detention site violates rights

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has officially filed a class-action lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration over lack of access to legal counsel and violations of due process for people detained at Florida’s "Alligator Alcatraz."

Rashee Rice pleads guilty, sentenced to 5 years probation for Dallas crash

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver and former SMU football star Rashee Rice has pleaded guilty to charges related to a high-speed crash in Dallas last year.

Florida surgeon general news conference on vaccines
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Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo spoke Thursday in support of guidelines that no longer recommend COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children and pregnant women.

California officials slam Trump's proposal to reopen Alcatraz

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi said the effort to reopen the dilapidated former prison is a "diversionary tactic."

52nd annual Sunrise Sale in St. Pete
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Early risers and bargain hunters are once again taking part in the annual Sunrise Sale in St. Petersburg. FOX 13?s Evyn Moon reports.

Public hearing for Brightline expansion to Tampa
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The Florida Development Finance Corporation is looking for feedback Thursday on the proposed issuance of $400 million in tax-exempt bonds to help Brightline expand its high-speed rail service to Tampa. FOX 13?s Kailey Tracy reports.

AI may be contributing to increase in data breaches, new report shows

Data breaches are up in 2025, according to a new report and researchers call the use of artificial intelligence in attempted data breaches an “emerging threat."

Drinking water concerns in Temple Terrace
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Residents in Temple Terrace are raising concerns after a March report revealed elevated levels of PFAS and PFOS ? chemicals linked to cancer ? in the city's drinking water.?Jordan Bowen reports.

3 new fire stations being built in Hillsborough
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Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is replacing three 60-year-old fire stations�with state-of-the-art facilities.�Jennifer Kveglis reports.

Disaster help for small businesses
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Help can come from places you may not think of looking at, and a Riverview studio owner is hoping to spread the word in case other small business owners need help this storm season. Briona Arradondo reports.

Hillsborough cutting funding to non-profits
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A sweeping policy change by Hillsborough County Commissioners could leave dozens of local non-profits without any county funding by the end of the decade. Aaron Mesmer reports.

Three disabled veterans receive new homes
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FOX 13's Craig Cross shows introduces us to the "Tunnels to Towers" foundation that specially designed the homes in Land O' Lakes.

Hillsborough approves plan for hurricane recovery
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On Wednesday, Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously approved a plan to spend more than $700 million in federal aid after the recent hurricanes.

Powerful women in Tampa's history
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FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers met with a Tampa native who has a new book about some powerful women who made their voices heard.

Federal funding freeze impacts Pinellas schools
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FOX 13's Kylie Jones shares how district leaders plan to carry on with the school year if the funding never gets unfrozen.

DeSantis appoints Blaise Ingoglia as Florida's CFO
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FOX 13's Evan Axelbank shares Governor DeSantis' announcement on Wednesday to appoint Blaise Ingoglia as Florida's CFO.