Close calls at Hillsborough bus stops
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FOX 13's Jordan Bowen reports on Hillsborough County Schools buses now using AI to catch drivers not obeying school bus stop signs.

Florida tornado had same wind speeds as Category 2 or 3 hurricane: NWS

The tornado that touched down early Monday morning in Seminole County, Florida had peak winds of 115 mph, which is comparable to the wind gusts of a Category 2 or 3 hurricane, according to the National Weather Service.

America’s Path to Equality: Bloody Sunday
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FOX 13 Chief Political Reporter Craig Patrick tells the story of Bradenton native and Tampa professor Richard Smiley, who marched in the 1960 march in Selma, Alabama, a key turning point in the Civil Rights Movement.

Fallen Tree Act moves through Florida Legislature
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FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports on the Fallen Tree Act, which is set to be discussed in the Florida legislative session that began this month. The bill aims to place the blame for fallen trees on the property owner of where that tree, branch, or shrub originates.

Judge denies bond to defendants in huge fentanyl trafficking case

A Hillsborough County judge denied bond Monday for three defendants arrested in a major drug trafficking investigation.  The judge granted bond for two other defendants.  Prosecutors say all five have ties to a drug trafficking network in Puerto Rico that funneled fentanyl into Florida.

Honoring the 'Tampa Smokers' baseball team
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FOX 13?s Lloyd Sowers reports on J.C. Newman Cigar Company workers who hand-roll cigars in a baseball bat formation to honor the Tampa Smokers, the city's first pro baseball team.

Cracking down on unlicensed contractors
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FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports on five unlicensed contractors arrested by the Manatee County Sheriff?s Office as they cracked down on unlicensed contractors.

Jessie Kirk murder: Florida man charged in Titusville woman's death

Police have charged a man in the murder of a 72-year-old Titusville woman who was reported missing last week. Jessie Kirk's body and burned SUV were discovered hours after her disappearance. David Barber, 35, now faces multiple charges related to her death.

JUUL settles FL lawsuit for marketing to minors
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FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports on Florida securing a $79M settlement from the e-cigarette company JUUL after a multi-year investigation and the lawsuit about the company’s past marketing practices.

Video: Tornado crosses over FOX 35 Studios in Lake Mary, Florida

An EF2 tornado touched down in Seminole County, crossing over the FOX 35 News studios in Lake Mary, as fast-moving severe storms pushed across Central Florida on Monday morning.

JUUL lawsuit settlement press conference
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Attorney General James Uthmeier gives an update on Florida winning a $79M settlement from JUUL.

Tornado crosses over FOX 35 Studios in Florida
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Watch as a radar-confirmed tornado crossed over the FOX 35 News studio in Lake Mary, Florida. The tornado formed as heavy rain and strong storms moved across the Central Florida region on Monday morning.

Speaker Scum: The battle against fliers who don't use headphones

Now, there’s a term for another airborne nuisance—passengers who blast their music and videos without headphones.

Kids appear unimpressed about surprise trip to Disney World: 'I wanna go to Dad's work'

Two kids in New Jersey had an unexpectedly underwhelming reaction when their parents surprised them with a trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, as they were more excited about an alternative plan: joining their dad at work.