Military Appreciation Month: Air Base City
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Flight enthusiasts love watching planes take off and land at MacDill Air Force Base. At one point in history, there were so many military planes in the skies over Tampa, it earned an aviation nickname. FOX 13's Mark Wilson tells us what it was.

Military Appreciation Month: The Spanish American war
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Today, Tampa has strong ties to the military community and MacDill Air Force Base. But, did you know that connection started over 125 years ago? FOX 13's Mark Wilson has more.

Military Appreciation Month: The New Deal at MacDill
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Did you know MacDill Air Force Base was born out of the worst economic crisis in U.S. history? FOX 13's Mark Wilson shows us how it happened.

Military Appreciation Month: Stock car racing at MacDill
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MacDill's Airfest draws 150,000 people every year. But in the 1950s, large crowds were allowed on base to watch a much different spectacle.

Military Appreciation Month: Iran hostage crisis
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45 years ago, some of the darkest days in American history set MacDill Air Force base on a new path. The Iran hostage crisis became a catalyst for change.

Bay Area shop brings 'wizard world' to life
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Inside Mad Dragon Studio, a small, family-owned business in downtown Zephyrhills, lies a world of fantasy and magic.

Airplane etiquette tips
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Etiquette expert Patricia Rossi has the dos and don'ts of flying.

Jacksonville airport reopens after vehicle fire in parking garage, officials say

The Jacksonville International Airport (JIA) in Florida has reopened after being closed for several hours when a fire broke out in one of its parking garages on Friday afternoon.

Grady Judd press conference
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Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gives an update on the arrest of 255 suspects during an undercover operation called 'Fool Around and Find Out'.

Kash Patel announces FBI leaving DC headquarters, 1,500 agents will be transferred

The FBI is leaving its longtime headquarters in D.C. and will transfer 1,500 employees to locations around the country, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.

Dallas native, pro basketball player could face death penalty after drug arrest in Indonesia

Dallas native basketball player, Jarred Shaw, was arrested in Indonesia after police found more than 130 pieces of cannabis candies in his apartment. Indonesia has strict drug laws so Shaw could face the death penalty.

Mixed reaction to Florida bear hunt proposal
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Leaders in Florida have outlined what an annual bear hunt would look like if it moves forward ? but the idea is also getting some criticism. FOX 13?s Kailey Tracy reports.

Swim advisory issued for 3 Bay Area beaches
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The Florida Department of Health issued an advisory for Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and Indian Rocks Beach because of high bacteria levels in the water. FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.

Attorney John Morgan continues push for new political party, eyes 2026 governor’s race

Prominent Orlando attorney John Morgan is advancing efforts to form a new political party, positioning it as a centrist alternative to what he calls the extremes of the Republican and Democratic parties.

Cat escapes vet, races home
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What started as a routine vet visit turned into an epic journey for one frisky feline. Evyn Moon reports.

Proposed bear hunt specifics released
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is outlining what a proposed bear hunt could look like, if approved. FOX 13's Allie Corey reports.

More proposed high-rises in downtown St. Pete
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Residents in St. Petersburg are no stranger to redevelopment these days, and two new projects may be added to the list of growing construction. Briona Arradondo reports.

North Korean workers infiltrating tech jobs
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North Korean workers are inundating tech companies in the Tampa Bay area and around the United States. Evan Axelbank reports.

Search for solutions to Florida's home insurance crisis
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As Florida homeowners pay comparatively higher premiums and many complain about how their damage claims are handled, policymakers and consumer watchdogs are proposing several reforms.?Craig Patrick reports.