Florida lawmaker changes party affiliation
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Weeks after winning reelection as a Democrat, Florida Rep. Susan Vald?s is switching to the Republican Party. FOX 13's Matthew McClellan explains the reason she's giving for the decision.

Proposal to reinterpret FEMA?s 50% rule
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A Florida lawmaker wants to do away with "lookback periods" that can impact repairs homeowners are able to make to their storm-damage homes. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan explains.

Who is Luigi Mangione? Suspect in CEO killing investigation from prominent family

New York City’s police commissioner says police have arrested a 26-year-old with a weapon “consistent with" the gun used in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Bay Area fire chief under investigation, accused of hostility
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FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports on the third-party investigation into Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District Chief Jeff Davidson, which alleges he created an environment of hostility within the department.

Beloved teacher dies from legionnaires' disease
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FOX 13?s Jordan Bowen reports on the death of Kathy Pennington, who died of legionella, a serious and rare form of pneumonia, on November 24.

Luigi Mangione, Suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO charged with murder

Manhattan prosecutors have filed murder and other charges against 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the suspect in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Tampa tops list for most business aplications
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FOX 13?s Evyn Moon reports on Tampa?s rise in small business applications over the past five years and how that has led the city to be among the top three cities nationwide for startup companies.

United Healthcare CEO suspect used 'ghost gun'
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FOX 13?s Genevieve Curtis delves into what makes ?ghost guns? a dangerous trend and how the suspect in the New York City shooting of United Healthcare CEO utilized a ?ghost gun? in the murder.

McLaren split in half by tree in Dallas crash that kills 2

Two men in the sports car were killed. The woman driving the other car involved was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Damage assessment letters being mailed
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FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports on Tampa city officials announcing they have begun mailing almost 2,000 substantial damage letters to certain homeowners who suffered hurricane-related flood damage to their homes.

Rays plan for Steinbrenner Field
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FOX 13's Evan Axelbank follows up on Ray's ongoing stadium situation as the team prepares to play the 2025 season in the New York Yankees Tampa facility Steinbrenner Field. Axelbank reports that rumors surrounding where the team will play after the 2025 season are premature, as the Rays have not begun discussing the 2026 season.

Escaped teen murder suspect captured
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FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports on the investigation into how a 15-year-old murder suspect escaped from a juvenile detention center after being arrested for murdering a 14-year-old and leaving his body near a Tampa train track.

Longtime Shriner's prosthetist retires
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FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers talked with Danny Griner about the impact he has made on his patients throughout the years.

Florida woman wins $2 million after buying lucky lottery ticket at Orlando Publix: officials

An Orlando woman became an instant millionaire after purchasing a winning lottery ticket worth $2 million from a Publix store, according to a Florida Lottery news release.

Escaped teen murder suspect captured: Press conference
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TPD gives an update on a teen murder suspect who was captured on Sunday night after authorities say he escaped from a juvenile detention facility Sunday morning.

Golden Globes 2025: 'Emilia Pérez' dominates with 10 nominations

“Emilia Pérez," led nominations for the 82nd Golden Globes. The musical scored 10 nods to lead it over other contenders like the musical smash “Wicked," the papal thriller “Conclave" and the post-war epic “The Brutalist.