Construction begins on new affordable housing
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St. Pete leaders broke ground on the city’s largest affordable housing project to date on Wednesday. FOX 13’ Kailey Tracy reports. 

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits U.S.-Mexico border during Arizona trip

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in southern Arizona on Wednesday where she will visit the U.S.-Mexico border.

DeSantis holds roundtable discussion on AI
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable in Sarasota on Wednesday to discuss the dangers of artificial intelligence. FOX 13’s Kimberly Kuizon reports. 

Hillsborough County advances Rays stadium talks
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The effort to build a new stadium for the Rays in Tampa moved forward on Wednesday as Hillsborough County commissioners agreed to keep the talks moving and they could begin speeding up. FOX 13’s Evan Axelbank reports. 

Teen accused of church mass shooting threat
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The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a teen arrested last week was involved in a chatroom for violent extremists and discussed plans to carry out a mass shooting at a church near his home in Wimauma.

DJ Young Slade, son of Atlanta rapper Lil Jon, reported missing in Milton

Atlanta rapper Lil Jon's son has been reported missing in Georgia, according to local police and a member of the son's management team.

Tampa weather | Wednesday afternoon forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Wednesday will have plenty of sun on a mild afternoon with a high of 69 degrees.

How to detect AI-generated images
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Advancements in artificial intelligence have made photos and videos indistinguishable from reality at a glance but there are ways to spot a fake. 

Tampa weather | Wednesday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Wednesday will be mostly sunny with pleasant afternoon temperatures and a high of 69 degrees.

Bayshore trail improvements
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There’s a push to make the Bay Area more walkable and connected and the city of Clearwater is getting ready to upgrade part of the journey from Clearwater Beach to Tampa. FOX 13’s Jennifer Kveglis reports. 

‘River monsters’ now lurk in Florida fish farm
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The only way to catch one of the oldest and largest fish in the world used to be to take a trip to the Amazon River, but now anglers can snag one in Florida. FOX 13’s Mark Wilson reports. 

Energy manufacturing company expands
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An energy company is making its footprint bigger in the Bay Area. FOX 13’s Haley Hinds reports. 

Nine proposals for Gas Plant District
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If the Rays move to Tampa what happens to the Gas Plant District is up in the air and Tuesday was the deadline for proposals. FOX 13’s Genevieve Curtis reports. 

Nancy Guthrie: Her disappearance doesn't appear targeted, PCSD says

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators believe 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Catalina Foothills home between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 against her will, though officials currently found no evidence the incident was targeted.

Missing father believed to be inside truck in pond
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A missing man is believed to be dead after a body was discovered inside a truck in a Plant City retention pond. FOX 13’s Blake DeVine reports. 

Bahama Breeze is closing: Darden to shutter 14 locations, convert 14 others to different brands

After 30 years since opening its first Bahama Breeze restaurant on International Drive in Orlando, Florida, Darden Restaurants Inc. said it will permanently close 14 of the chain’s 28 restaurants, while converting the remaining locations to other concepts.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 3 latest updates

Authorities say "concerning circumstances" at Guthrie's Catalina Foothills home suggest she was taken against her will, and was possibly kidnapped or abducted. Signs of forced entry were reportedly found at the scene.

Brush fire dangers
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Fire crews were working Tuesday afternoon to put out hot spots and smoke from a nearly 60-acre fire in North Port. FOX 13’s Kimberly Kuizon reports. 

‘Call Anthony’ documents Bay Area restaurants
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A Bay Area man is making sure the spotlight find local restaurants. FOX 13’s Mark Wilson reports.