New plans, survey on potential Brightline expansion
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Brightline recently announced a proposed plan to issue bonds of up to $400 million to pay for the extension of the train to Tampa, according to a notice by the Florida Development Finance Corporation (FDFC).?Ariel Plasencia reports.

St. Pete's Capybara Cafe offers cute, furry fun

The Capybara Café in St. Petersburg is an animal experience where guests can safely interact with capybaras and other rescued animals.  A food truck in front offers food. 

St. Pete's Capybara Cafe offers cute, furry fun
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The Capybara Caf� just opened in St. Petersburg and provides a chance to interact with capybaras and other animals.

102-year-old woman still 'jazzercising' six days a week

At 102 years old, Laverne Pace has no plans to give up her dancing shoes.  She attends Jazzercise six days a week at a studio in Lutz and has been going to classes since 2012.

1 person dies of the plague in northern Arizona

One person is dead, according to officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of the plague.

Human remains found in Maryland identified as 3-year-old Nola Dinkins

Officials confirm the human remains discovered in North East, Maryland have been identified as three-year-old Nola Dinkins, a missing firm from Delaware.

Eastpointe McDonald's stabbing suspect given $25M bond

The suspect in the fatal stabbing of a McDonald's manager and 39-year-old mother of six is expect in court for her arraignment Friday.

Deputies arrest hit-and-run suspect
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The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office released bodycam video showing the arrest of Marlon Mullins, a convicted felon who faces charges after a hit-and-run crash.

Python Challenge gets underway Friday
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The 2025 Florida Python Challenge officially kicks off Friday, with hunters competing for thousands of dollars in prizes. FOX 13?s Kailey Tracy reports.

Apopka Pop Warner shooting: Florida mom avoids jail after 11-year-old son allegedly grabbed her gun, shot 2

A Florida mom pleaded no contest Friday to culpable negligence after she left a loaded gun in an unsecured box in her car, which her 11-year-old son grabbed and allegedly fired, shooting two children at a football practice.

Using AI to detect an infant's pain
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Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain. Briona Arradondo reports.

Panther death reported in Pasco County
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The Florida Panther is one of the most critically endangered animals in the country, so every death is analyzed to see what it means for the species' survival. But, the death of a panther struck by a car in Pasco County is raising eyebrows. Evyn Moon reports.

Apartment makeover in University Area of Tampa
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An apartment complex in the University Area of Tampa is getting a major facelift in appearance and safety. For years, it was called the Holly Court Apartments, and tenants said there were constant maintenance issues and crime concerns. Aaron Mesmer reports.

Beach Art Center hosts 3D animation summer camp
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With a small camera, a little bit of clay and paper, and a lot of imagination, kids at the Beach Art Center's 3D animation summer camp are learning about movie magic. Photojournalist Barry Wong reports.