Bay Area district looking at rezoning schools
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FOX 13?s Mariah Harrison has a look at plans in Manatee County to not only build new schools, but rezone some existing ones. Public meetings are being held over the next several days.

Report: Lake Manatee releases didn't cause floods
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FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports on an independent contractor hired by Manatee County to study the flooding from Debby, sharing his findings that the county?s stormwater treatment infrastructure, like retention ponds, are outdated and will have to grow with a growing population in the area.

Beach communities ask for President Trump's help
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FOX 13?s Evyn Moon reports that with 100 days until the beginning of 2025?s hurricane season in Florida, Barrier Island mayors sent two letters to President Donald Trump asking for immediate help with beach re-nourishment projects. These projects remain a concern after Hurricane Helene caused massive damage to the islands.

State Supreme Court to hear case on TECO hikes
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FOX 13?s Jennifier Kveglis reports on two Florida organizations filing appeals on TECO?s proposed base rate hike to recoup money lost during the three 2024 hurricanes in the Bay Area. The appeals are expected to be heard by the Florida Supreme Court.

Kevin O'Donnell retires from FOX 13
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FOX 13's Scott Smith wishes fellow Sports Reporter Kevin O'Donnell a happy retirement as he steps away Monday after a 38-year career, all spent with FOX 13.

Deputies corral runaway donkey on I-95 in Brevard County

Brevard County deputies and Florida Highway Patrol troopers worked together Monday to secure an unexpected runaway on Interstate 95 – a donkey named Clyde.

The man behind the residences at 400 Central
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FOX 13?s Lloyd Sowers highlights John Catsimatidis, who is building a luxurious new high-rise called Residences at 400 Central in St. Pete. The building will be 47 stories high and poised to be the tallest residential building on Florida's Gulf Coast.

Fort Moore reverts to Fort Benning, honoring WWI hero Cpl. Fred G. Benning

Fort Moore, previously named Fort Benning, will revert to its original name, Fort Benning, honoring Cpl. Fred G. Benning, a World War I hero.

Tearing down the racetrack
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FOX 13?s Kailey Tracy reports that crews began dismantling the racetrack from this weekend?s Firestone Grand Prix auto race in downtown St. Petersburg, which is expected to take about three weeks.

Lakeland votes to stop adding fluoride to water
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FOX 13’s Carla Bayron reports on the City of Lakeland's voting to remove fluoride from public water systems on Monday. While critics say that removing fluoride from water will have detrimental health impacts on the community, city officials say this allows people to decide what they put into their bodies.

Casey Anthony: Who is she? Who was Caylee Anthony? Where is she, her parents, everyone now?

Florida mom, Casey Anthony, joins social media, years after being acquitted in the death of her daughter, Caylee Anthony. She touted her new venture. Here's the latest on her case, trial, and where the key players are now.

Tampa Bay Rowdies kick off season on Saturday
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FOX 13's Sean Barie previews the season as the team starts on the road for the first few weeks.

Woman's trial begins after deadly hit-and-run
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FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer previews the trial for a woman accused of killing a man known to the community as the "Peacewalker."

2025 Florida Legislative Session begins Tuesday
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FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia breaks down the issues that legislative leaders will be discussing including immigration, insurance and gun rights.

Housing recovery award notices sent to Ian victims
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FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon explains that help is on the way for people in Sarasota County still impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Spring break camp at the Glazer Children's Museum
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With spring break right around the corner, FOX 13?s Chris Cato talks to Kate White of the Glazer Children?s Museum and tries his hand at creating some of the nature-inspired arts and crafts offered to kids this year. For more information, visit glazermuseum.org.

Robert Crimo III pleads guilty in Highland Park parade shooting

Robert Crimo III, charged in the 2022 Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting, pleaded guilty on all counts Monday morning.

Casey Anthony joins TikTok, Substack to 'advocate' for self, daughter, Caylee Anthony

Casey Anthony, the Florida mom accused – and acquitted – in the disappearance and death of her daughter, Caylee Anthony, seemingly joined TikTok and Susbstack over the weekend. Anthony, in her video, said she was going to now "advocate" for herself and her late daughter – the beginning of a "series" to provide tips and resources to private citizens.