Cape Coral fire crews rescue coyote from canal
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A kayaker helped Cape Coral first responders rescue an exhausted coyote pup from a Southwest Florida canal after it was mistakenly reported as a stranded dog.

SpaceX Starfall launch Tuesday morning
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SpaceX launched its Starfall Demo mission Tuesday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. FOX 13's Mariah Harrison reports.

Hernando County to weigh data center moratorium
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On Tuesday Hernando County commissioners plan to take final steps towards imposing a one-year moratorium on applications for data centers. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan reports. 

Senate passes bill to lower housing costs
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In a rare show of election-year unity, the Senate has overwhelmingly passed a sweeping bipartisan housing package aimed at lowering costs and giving everyday families a fighting chance at homeownership. FOX 13's Heather Healy reports.

Tampa weather | Tuesday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says Tuesday will be hot and humid with a few inland storms.  The high temperature will be 94 degrees.

Child celebrates end of cancer treatment
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It was a big moment at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital as a child who defied the odds rang the bell at the pediatric cancer unit. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports. 

Duke Energy takeover proposal
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A debate over who should provide electricity in Clearwater is taking shape as city leaders explore the possibility of replacing Duke Energy. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports. 

When Coolidge came to Bok Tower
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Even though it isn't close to Washington D.C., Florida has been home to plenty of presidential history during our nation's first 250 years. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports. 

SpaceX tests Starfall cargo return capsule with launch from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX launched its Starfall Demo mission Tuesday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, testing a new spacecraft designed to return cargo from low-Earth orbit.

Push for Elevate Florida funding
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Almost two years after Hurricane Helene, some people are still waiting to get back into their homes. They've been on hold waiting for help from the Elevate Florida program. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports. 

Sloth imports to Florida now require a new wildlife permit after Sloth World deaths

Animal facilities in Florida that want to house and care for sloths will now have to file a special permit with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to import sloths into the state.

Eustis Hit-and-Run: 20-year-old motorcyclist left with severed muscle speaks out after crash

A 65-year-old pickup truck driver was arrested for a hit-and-run that left a young motorcyclist severely injured in Eustis, leaving the victim to wonder why the driver didn't stop to help.

Severe drought sparks daily wildfire calls
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The ongoing drought is creating fire dangers. The Myakka River District with the Florida Forest Service says fire calls are popping up daily. Now, they're asking people to be mindful of the dry conditions as the 4th of July approaches. FOX 13's Kim Kuizon reports.

Child dies after being found inside parked car
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A three-year-old child has died after being found unresponsive inside a parked car late Saturday night. As our summer temperatures rise, experts are begging parents and caregivers to be on high alert. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.

Tampa weather | Monday evening forecast
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says Monday evening is shaping up to be very warm and steamy. 

Vessels bought for Tampa Bay Ferry
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Tampa Bay’s ferry service is moving closer to a comeback with two new vessels secured for the route between Tampa and St. Pete. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports. 

Sentencing hearing in Julio Foolio murder
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A Hillsborough County judge made the sentence of life in prison without parole official for the four men convicted in the murder of Jacksonville rapper Charles Jones, better known as Julio Foolio. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.  

Expanding emergency ban on 'gas station morphine'
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Florida officials are expanding an emergency ban to target new chemical compounds that bypass previous restrictions on a high-potency kratom extract linked to hundreds of deaths across the state. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.