Wilton Simpson's presidential signatures collection
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A rare look at the men who shaped the nation is on display inside the Florida Capitol as the United States prepares to celebrate 250 years since its founding. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports. 

New exhibit at Tampa Museum of Art
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The Tampa Museum of Art is giving a glimpse of Ancient Egypt with a landmark new exhibition that brings world history directly to Tampa. FOX 13 Photojournalist Cody Bergquist reports. 

Dunedin calls on 'Tartan Army' to visit
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Social media chatter sparked excitement in Dunedin after posts from a local Scottish group and the governor suggested the Scotland national football team's supporters might visit the city. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports. 

Firefighting foam changes
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A new state law taking effect next Wednesday will ban fire departments across Florida from using traditional firefighting foam made with toxic "forever chemicals," or PFAS, due to their direct link to cancer. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports. 

Doctors warn rapid weight loss from popular medications can cause back pain

Over 30 million Americans are using medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, but surgeons say rapid muscle loss is causing an unexpected side effect: back pain.

Lionel Richie falls ill mid-show, cuts St. Paul concert short on tour's opening night

Lionel Richie cut his performance short Thursday night after falling ill on stage during the opening stop of his latest tour with Earth, Wind and Fire at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul.

Blue Origin explosion: Launch pad debris cleared as CEO targets New Glenn rocket launch later this year

Following the May 28th New Glenn rocket explosion, Blue Origin has officially cleared its Cape Canaveral launch pad of debris and begun reconstruction. Despite the damage, CEO Dave Limp confirmed the commercial space company still plans to resume its New Glenn launch pace sometime this year.

Hillsborough Schools launch $60M summer upgrades
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The Hillsborough County School Disttrict is kicking off nearly $60M in upgrades at schools across the county. Many of the repairs are focused on aging air conditioning systems. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.

Bay area connections to Venezuelan earthquake
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A desperate search for survivors is underway in Venezuela after a pair of historic earthquakes rocked the country. A Lakeland man is in the country now as some Venezuelans in Tampa worry about their loved ones. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.

Detectives dismantle global elder fraud ring
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More than forty victims were scammed out of three and a half million dollars across the state. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says a fraud case turned into a federal investigation, uncovering a complex criminal organization which stretches around the globe. FOX 13's Kim Kuizon reports.

FOX 13 Celebrates America 250
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Celebrate America's 250th anniversary through the stories that shaped Tampa Bay. From hidden pieces of presidential history and military heroes to hometown traditions and landmarks that connect our community to the nation's past.

Social media chatter about potential Tartan Army visit
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Dunedin leaders and business owners prepared Thursday for a potential visit from the Tartan Army, supporters of the Scotland national football team. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports. 

Tampa weather | Thursday evening forecast
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FOX 13's Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says slow moving thunderstorms are expected tomorrow. 

New hospital opens in Lakeland
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A new 550,000-square-foot hospital will open in Lakeland on July 8, marking the first healthcare facility of its kind to open in the city in more than a century. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports. 

Ex-Titusville Police Chief fired for refusing drug test after crash: termination letter

Titusville Police Chief John Lau was fired Wednesday for refusing to submit to a drug test, after he was involved in a rollover crash in an unmarked police vehicle the day before in Brevard County, according to his termination letter.

Terrion Arnold makes first court appearance
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Terrion Arnold , the cornerback for the Detroit Lions, faces charges in connection to an armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports. 

Fake officer pulls over undercover deputy:HCSO
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A fake law enforcement officer was arrested after attempting to conduct a traffic stop on an undercover Hillsborough County sheriff's deputy.

“Catch me if you can, the musical”
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The Broadway Intensive at the Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center is a four-week training program for performers from 14 to 19 years old. It wraps up on stage this weekend with “Catch me if you can, the musical”. Fox 13 photojournalist Barry Wong takes us inside final preparations for the big show.

Tampa weather | Thursday afternoon forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says Thursday will have storms moving inland with a high temperature of 93 degrees.