20-year-old stroke patient released from hospital
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A 20-year-old USF student who survived a rare stroke that was caused by a rare heart condition returned home following weeks of intensive treatment and rehabilitation at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports. 

Resident-only parking denied by city council
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Parking continues to be a problem in St. Petersburg, especially in neighborhoods with popular restaurants and businesses. City leaders voted down a proposal that would have allowed specific neighborhoods outside of downtown to establish resident-only parking zones. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports. 

Adoptive father arrested on child porn charges
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An adoptive father in Seminole was arrested on multiple child pornography charges after he was caught talking about sexually abusing his 7-year-old son on a messaging app. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports. 

Family pushes for answers after deadly crash
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A St. Petersburg mother says she is living every day with heartbreak after losing her daughter in a crash last month that claimed the life of a 29-year-old mother of five. Now, she and her attorney are calling for accountability as investigators continue to review the case. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports. 

Remembering a young pilot killed in crash
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An experimental plane broke apart midair and plunged into a Polk County cow pasture Monday night, killing a passionate 23-year-old pilot and flight instructor, according to the sheriff's office. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports. 

Disney World to restrict Disney Springs bus, boat access

Walt Disney World will soon restrict who can access the buses and boats from Disney Springs, its popular shopping and entertainment complex.

Neurodivergent athlete fighting for race equity
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A Pasco County endurance runner is shattering sports inclusion barriers while fighting for equal competitive recognition after rewriting the record books for neurodivergent athletes. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports. 

Commissioners discuss property tax cut proposal
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Hillsborough County commissioners say all options are on the table, like layoffs, tax increases or cuts to services, if the property tax reform amendment passes in November. Commissioners discussed the measure for the first time today. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.

Preventing elder abuse
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Advocates say one of the best lines of defense against elder abuse is education and Bay Area seniors got a crash course on Wednesday. FOX 13’s Ariel Plasencia reports. 

Manor Riverwalk District development
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Construction began on the Manor Riverwalk District on Wednesday. FOX 13’s Kylie Jones reports. 

Green Bridge Flags
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A drive across the Green Bridge in Manatee County has become a tribute to patriotism, service and sacrifice. As America marks its 250th birthday, hundreds of flags are honoring the nation's history, local veterans and one family's enduring love of country.

Vanilla Ice surprises Florida deputy at retirement ceremony
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A Florida deputy celebrating 30 years of service received a surprise retirement visit from rapper Vanilla Ice, orchestrated by the grateful mother of an autistic boy who befriended the deputy during a past traffic stop.

Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison without parole for Gilgo Beach murders

Long Island architect Rex Heuermann will spend his life behind bars, bringing legal finality to a serial killer case that has haunted New York for over a decade.

Business damaged after crash
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A suspected impaired driver smashed into a Northeast Tampa juice bar, leaving the business owner facing devastating structural damage and fighting to save her community gathering space. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports. 

Equipment, research saved after USF fire
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A lightning strike sparked a devastating fire at the USF College of Marine Science Lab last month, destroying decades of critical research and tens of millions of dollars in equipment in St. Petersburg. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.