New law targeting drug dealers
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A new law will target drug dealers under 18 years old, in an effort to battle the opioid crisis. Kylie Jones reports.

Repairs from last hurricane season still underway
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As the new hurricane season starts, repairs from last season's storms are still being made. Clearwater City Council votes Thursday on more repairs to Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach. Kailey Tracy reports.

Hillsborough superintendent grilled on book removals
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Hillsborough County Superintendent Van Ayres spoke before the Florida Board of Education on Wednesday in Miami about his district?s decision to remove hundreds of books from school libraries. Aaron Mesmer reports.

Florida Price Gouging Hotline: How it works, how to file a complaint

Here is how to file a price gouging complaint with the Florida Attorney Generals' Office. There are laws to protect consumers when a state of emergency is issued.

Audiobook aims to help kids with hurricane anxiety
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FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia introduces you to local artists who are helping kids navigate hurricane stress this year by making an audiobook.

Road extension project goes on despite eagle nest
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FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon shares the challenges being brought to the 44th Ave. E extension project in Manatee County as a pair of neighboring eagles are nesting.

horses, goats seized in animal cruelty case
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FOX 13's Carla Bayron talked with a spokesperson with the Polk County Sheriff's Office about the arrests made and the charges that the suspects face after multiple horses and goats were found malnourished.

'The Wire' actor Tray Chaney's son out of ICU after Georgia tornado

Actor Tray Chaney, known for his role on HBO’s The Wire, is sharing a hopeful update about his son, Malachi Chaney, who was seriously injured when a powerful tornado destroyed their Henry County home last week.

Tampa police rescue child from car crash
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Officers with the Tampa Police Department say the people involved in a two-vehicle crash on Fowler Avenue only sustained minor injuries because they were wearing seat belts.

Hurricane wind speed categories: Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale explained

When does a tropical depression become a tropical storm? And when does a tropical storm become a hurricane? What's the difference between a Category 1 and a Category 3 hurricane?

Bodies of 3 missing Wenatchee, WA girls found, father wanted for murder

Authorities are actively searching for the girls' father, Travis Decker, 32, who is wanted for three counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.

Food-dumping 'social media prankster' arrested on Long Island

The “social media prankster” who recorded himself dumping food on his head and leaving others to clean up the mess has been arrested in Long Island.

Jonathan Joss shooting: Murder suspect released after posting bond

The man charged with murdering “King of the Hill" and “Parks and Recreation" actor Jonathan Joss is now on house arrest after posting bond.

New Florida law impacts some drug overdose cases
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Hillsborough County officials held a news conference to talk about a new Florida law that allows juveniles who distribute drugs that cause a deadly overdose to be charged with murder.

Sand fleas swarm Florida beach
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A swarm of sand fleas was recently spotted on a beach in Florida.

Hillsborough superintendent to talk book removals
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On Wednesday, Hillsborough County Superintendent Van Ayres will face questions from state leaders after hundreds of books were removed from libraries. FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.

Nationwide Job Corps pause leads to uncertainty
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Job Corps centers, including one in St. Petersburg, have been a lifeline for young adults working to get an education and job training. Now, however, a recent pause has students seeking other options. FOX 13?s Regina Gonzalez reports.