Trump Stimulus Checks: Will they be issued, and could you receive one?

Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online. 

Homemade explosive found during search warrant of Palm Coast home, deputies say

Officials in Flagler County said an apparent homemade explosive-type device found at a home earlier Tuesday morning has been captured and determined to be safe.

Officials release findings after deputy shooting
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St. Pete Police Chief Anthony Holloway announced the findings of the Pinellas County Use of Force Investigative Task Force during a press conference on Tuesday.

Grady Judd: Gang members arrested
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Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gives an update on gang members who were arrested for 'large-scale conspiracy.'

Spotting AI scams during holiday shopping
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Cybersecurity experts are warning of artificial intelligence potentially producing higher-quality fake product reviews or endorsements this holiday season.

Pinellas to talk Rays stadium with deal in jeopardy
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Pinellas County commissioners will take up the debate Tuesday over $312.5 million in funding to help pay for a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Changes in Tallahassee & the U.S. Senate
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FOX 13's Matthew McClellan has the latest on changes to the Florida Legislature in Tallahassee, along with the timeline from Governor Ron DeSantis to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat if Rubio is confirmed as Secretary of State.

Family mourns 4-year-old’s drowning, calls for park safety: 'Let Waylon leave a legacy'

Friends and family gathered Monday in Ormond Beach to remember Waylon Childs, a 4-year-old boy with autism who was reported missing Sunday and later found dead overnight in a nearby pond.

Flood relief project meeting
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FOX 13's Jordan Bowen reports on a contentious South Tampa community meeting to hear a proposed $65 million project to repair the area's stormwater system.

Inside Florida's housing affordability crisis
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FOX 13's Chief Political Investigator Craig Patrick dives into Florida's housing affordability crisis, and searches for solutions for everyday working people to afford homes.

Nearly 100-year-old church could be demolished
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FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports on a 100-year-old church in St. Petersburg that might be forced to tear down after sustaining hurricane damage and failing to win a community vote to allow for its renourishment.

Post-storm rebuilding: When permits are needed
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FOX 13's Evyn Moon reports on what Pinellas County residents waiting for permits after Hurricane Milton can do while waiting for county approval.

Inside Florida?s affordable housing crisis
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FOX 13's Chief Political Investigator Craig Patrick reports on Florida's ongoing affordable housing problems, and how the state plans to combat the growing crisis in the near future.

Soldiers' spirited new venture takes off
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FOX 13's Llyod Sowers highlights Horse Soldier Bourbon, a Tampa-based company founded by veterans, that is rapidly expanding its bourbon company.

FWC holds meeting over recent coyote sightings
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FOX 13's Kim Kuizon highlights a Siesta Key man who's dog was killed by a coyote as coyote sightings have returned in the Bay Area since Hurricane Milton.

Bayshore pumping station gets $17 million upgrade
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FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports on the?Bayshore Blvd wastewater pumping station due for a $17 million upgrade after recent Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

USF basketball players plays to honor a mentor
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FOX 13's Sean Barie highlights Naiya Sawtelle, a leader of USF's woman's volleyball team, who plays in honor of former mentor.

Lakeland food pantry pushes forward after arson
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FOX 13's Carla Bayron heard from the founder of New Testament Ministries about how the community is rallying behind him ahead of Thanksgiving.

Woman charged with hurricane relief fraud
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FOX 13's Kylie Jones talked with the Bradenton Police Department about how they caught the woman.

Mayor responds to concerns over Rays stadium deal
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FOX 13's Evan Axelbank talked with St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch about his optimism on the Rays' future.