'Operation Walk Florida' aims to improve lives
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FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer shares the mission by one Tampa nonprofit to give people the ability to walk again by providing live-saving surgeries.

Florida smash-and-grab burglary ring busted
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FOX 13's Evan Axelbank explains how investigators were able to track down six people who they say were targeting hundreds of vehicles across Florida and stealing people's valuables.

Museum exhibition challenges visitors to think outside the box
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Walking through the 21 different galleries of the Imagine Museum is a visual treat. FOX 13 photojournalist Barry Wong takes us there.

Tips on how to write a great college essay
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FOX 13's Linda Hurtado talked with Roy Peter Clark and Kerry Krisman about their careers in the writing industry as get set to speak at the Story Warrior Festival next week.

Florida Gov. DeSantis, Lt. Gov. Collins unveil Benjamin Franklin statue in Apalachicola

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins unveiled a new Benjamin Franklin statue on Wednesday in Apalachicola. The statue is part of DeSantis' ongoing mission to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence coming in 2026.

Florida's AG announces crime ring arrests
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Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier was in Tampa on Wednesday to announce the arrests of six people who are linked to an organized crime ring.

Florida councilman who mocked Kirk assassination as ‘sacrifice’ to gun ‘Lords’ faces resignation demands

A Florida village councilman is under pressure to resign from his post after mocking Charlie Kirk's shocking assassination as a "fitting sacrifice" to firearm "Lords," but has so far rebuffed stepping down.

Video released of deputies taking down man with knife
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A Brooksville man who threatened people with a knife at a Spring Hill gas station on Saturday is facing aggravated assault charges, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office. Jennifer Kveglis reports.

Florida Surgeon General discusses mRNA vaccine ban
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Just weeks after Florida officials announced an unprecedented push to eliminate all vaccine mandates, the state's surgeon general said he's now seeking to ban a certain type of vaccine. Evyn Moon reports.

Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms

On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.

Arrest made after man threatens people with knife
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Video shows the suspect, 44-year-old Eric Foreman, who was eventually tased and shot with a less-lethal shotgun before being taken into custody.

Dinosaur skeleton to be set up on St. Pete rooftop
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A 76-million-year-old Gorgosaurus skeleton is going to be set up on top of a new parking garage on Central Avenue. Kailey Tracy reports.

'Deacon of Death' killer set to be executed in October
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Hillsborough County killer Samuel Smithers is about to face the final punishment. The so-called "Deacon of Death" is slated to be executed on October 14.?Evan Axelbank reports.

Deputies shoot armed man, then save his life
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A Parrish man is in the hospital after deputies say they shot him when he pulled a firearm from his waistband, disobeying their commands.�Kimberly Kuizon reports.

Bucs launch 2025 Tampa Bay Chef Series
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FOX 13 photojournalist Travis Anthony shows us what's on the menu at Buc's games this season.