Governor to sign bills targeting animal abuse
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Governor to sign bills targeting animal abuse

On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign Trooper’s Law and Dexter’s Law, both of which are aimed at changing how the state handles animal abuse. FOX 13’s Matthew McClellan reports.

On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign Trooper’s Law and Dexter’s Law, both of which are aimed at changing how the state handles animal abuse. FOX 13’s Matthew McClellan reports.

New effort to bring back Cross Bay Ferry
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New effort to bring back Cross Bay Ferry

Transit officials in Pinellas County plan to vote Wednesday on a potential plan that involves accepting a $5 million federal grant to bring back Cross Bay Ferry service between St. Petersburg and Tampa. FOX 13?s Mariah Harrison reports.

Transit officials in Pinellas County plan to vote Wednesday on a potential plan that involves accepting a $5 million federal grant to bring back Cross Bay Ferry service between St. Petersburg and Tampa. FOX 13?s Mariah Harrison reports.

Deputies help stranded family on the water
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Deputies help stranded family on the water

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shared bodycam video showing the effort to get a family to dry land after their boat ran aground on May 24.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shared bodycam video showing the effort to get a family to dry land after their boat ran aground on May 24.

Community connections with TPD
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Community connections with TPD

Tampa police launched a new effort to engage with the community one-on-one and face-to-face. They're known as "Signal 87 Summits," and they held their first meeting. Jordan Bowen reports.

Tampa police launched a new effort to engage with the community one-on-one and face-to-face. They're known as "Signal 87 Summits," and they held their first meeting. Jordan Bowen reports.

Governor expected to sign 'Dexter's Law' tomorrow
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Governor expected to sign 'Dexter's Law' tomorrow

Animal advocates have formed an Animal Justice Task Force ahead of Governor Ron DeSantis signing Dexter's Bill and Trooper's Bill into law. Jennifer Kveglis reports

Animal advocates have formed an Animal Justice Task Force ahead of Governor Ron DeSantis signing Dexter's Bill and Trooper's Bill into law. Jennifer Kveglis reports

Kool & the Gang's Michael Sumler dies in Georgia car crash at 71

Kool & the Gang's Michael Sumler dies in Georgia car crash at 71

Michael Sumler, known as "Chicago Mike," died in a car crash in Georgia's Cobb County; he was a longtime member of Kool & the Gang.

Michael Sumler, known as "Chicago Mike," died in a car crash in Georgia's Cobb County; he was a longtime member of Kool & the Gang.

Plans for federal grant money after storms
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Plans for federal grant money after storms

As the hurricane season approaches, St. Petersburg is taking proactive steps to bolster its resilience against future storms. Genevieve Curtis reports.

As the hurricane season approaches, St. Petersburg is taking proactive steps to bolster its resilience against future storms. Genevieve Curtis reports.

Full SpaceX launch: Ninth Starship test flight
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Full SpaceX launch: Ninth Starship test flight

SpaceX launched the ninth flight test of its Starship rocket just after 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The mission marked the first re-flight of a Super Heavy booster, which previously launched and returned during Starship?s seventh test flight.

SpaceX launched the ninth flight test of its Starship rocket just after 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The mission marked the first re-flight of a Super Heavy booster, which previously launched and returned during Starship?s seventh test flight.

Sarasota smart city initiative
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Sarasota smart city initiative

The City of Sarasota is being recognized with an international award for the work it?s doing to keep drivers and pedestrians safe, as well. Kimberly Kuizon reports.

The City of Sarasota is being recognized with an international award for the work it?s doing to keep drivers and pedestrians safe, as well. Kimberly Kuizon reports.

New UF president selected by Board of Trustees
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New UF president selected by Board of Trustees

The University of Florida is one step closer to having a new president. Evan Axelbank reports.

The University of Florida is one step closer to having a new president. Evan Axelbank reports.

Tampa leaders tout progress in street resurfacing
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Tampa leaders tout progress in street resurfacing

The City of Tampa announced Tuesday it's picking up the pace on some of its long-awaited street resurfacing projects. Aaron Mesmer reports.

The City of Tampa announced Tuesday it's picking up the pace on some of its long-awaited street resurfacing projects. Aaron Mesmer reports.

Florida woman arrested after trying to hide drugs in patrol vehicle, deputies say

Florida woman arrested after trying to hide drugs in patrol vehicle, deputies say

A Palm Coast woman is facing multiple drug charges after deputies say she attempted to discard methamphetamine inside a patrol vehicle following a traffic stop Monday night.

A Palm Coast woman is facing multiple drug charges after deputies say she attempted to discard methamphetamine inside a patrol vehicle following a traffic stop Monday night.