Florida State Sen. Geraldine Thompson dies
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FOX 13's Craig Patrick has more on the life of State Senator Geraldine Thompson.

Free help with filing your taxes
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If you need help filing your taxes, our guests have some advice for you.

Dr. BBQ makes a Valentine's Day treat
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FOX 13's Linda Hurtado and Chris Cato are in the kitchen with Dr. BBQ.

NASCAR Daytona 500 start time: Race to begin earlier due to weather concerns

The Daytona 500 race on Sunday will now start an hour earlier due to the potential for rain showers during the afternoon hours, NASCAR officials have announced.

Push to expand Citizens Insurance to all Floridians
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FOX 13's Kellie Cowan takes a look at a bill in Tallahassee that would expand wind coverage through Citizens Property Insurance to all property owners in Florida, and why not everyone is onboard with it.

Whiteout conditions cause massive pileup on I-84 in Oregon

I-84 closed near Multnomah Falls, Oregon, after whiteout winter weather conditions led to a massive pileup on Thursday.

CDC to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees under Trump's job cuts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.

FDOT safety event returns to Bradenton
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FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan visited Bradenton ahead of the 2nd Annual Operation Spring into Safety event, set to take place on Saturday.

Hurricane victims worry about code violations
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FOX 13's Evyn Moon reports on many St. Pete residents facing code enforcement violations for rebuilding storm-damaged homes without permits. Nearly 11,000 open code enforcement cases exist in St. Pete, and the city's leaders view it as a proactive measure to ensure proper home repairs and protect future homeowners.

Preparations at Steinbrenner Field
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Steinbrenner Field is about to be open for business after a two year renovation project, and when the Yankees wrap up Spring Training, they'll loan it to the Tampa Bay Rays for the season. Genevieve Curtis reports.

Uptick in unlocked car gun thefts
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Bradenton police said the number of guns stolen from unlocked cars is up 95% in the city, and in Madeira Beach, Pinellas County deputies are noticing unlocked cars becoming recent targets. Briona Arradondo reports.

Man accused of luring child with pet ferrets
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A Clearwater man is facing serious charges after police say he grabbed a girl he lured into his home with the promise of petting his ferrets, and investigators say she's not the only victim.

Valentine's Day at the Motor Enclave
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FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers reports Motor Enclave is offering couples the opportunity to gift each other the thrill and adventure of a joyride in a flashy sports car this Valentine's Day.

American Legion Post 273 reopens after storms
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FOX 13's Kailey Tracy describes the scene at the grand reopening of Madeira Beaches American Legion Post 273, which finally opened after suffering major storm damage from Hurricane Helene.

Hillsborough sets records for tourism revenue
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FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports on Hillsborough County tourism leaders celebrating another record-breaking year in 2024, as hotel revenue raked in more than $1.16 billion in taxable hotel revenue for the city.

Florida immigration bill signed into law
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FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports on Governor Ron DeSantis's signing what he called the country's toughest anti-illegal immigration bill into law Thursday. DeSantis spent weeks negotiating with state legislators, who at times debated passionately on the floors of the House and Senate.