New tower to provide affordable housing
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City leaders, developers, and construction crews gathered Friday for a progress update on the Gallery at Rome Yards, a residential tower bringing 234 affordable and workforce housing units to West Tampa.  FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.

Byron Donalds unveils education plan
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Rep. Byron Donalds, the leading Republican contender to be the next governor of Florida, unveiled his education plan Friday in Brandon. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.

Pinellas County, Army Corps sign beach agreement
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Pinellas County leaders and the Army Corps of Engineers signed a major agreement Friday to restore federal cost-sharing for local beach renourishment projects.  FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.

Manatee County unveils high-water rescue vehicle
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The Manatee County Beach Patrol has deployed a specialized high-water rescue vehicle to assist local emergency response efforts during severe flooding events. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.

Florida Legislature passes $114.5B budget
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The Florida Legislature approved a multibillion-dollar state budget Friday afternoon, following a special session to agree on budget terms. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad
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A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test Thursday night at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, sending a fireball into the sky and shaking homes along Florida’s Space Coast.  FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.

Tampa weather | Friday evening forecast
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FOX 13's Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has your Friday evening forecast.

Suncoast teacher wins surprise FOX 13 Tribute
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A local ESE Pre-K teacher has received a surprise honor after more than 20 years of dedication to young students in Hernando County. Fox 13’s Allie Corey has the story.

Judge blocks renaming of Kennedy Center after Trump

A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.

Nancy Guthrie: Expert says human bones found miles from her home are up to 1,000 years old

In an interview with Fox News Digital, James T. Watson, an anthropologist at the University of Arizona, said the remains were found near a known archaeological site, and they belonged to someone believed to have been buried up to 1,000 years ago.

Tampa weather | Friday afternoon forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says Friday will have few afternoon storms on the coast and rain the storms developing inland.  The high temperature will be 90 degrees.

Sheriff Judd gives update on bones found
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Sheriff Grady Judd held a press conference Friday afternoon to give an update on the bones found near Lakeland Thursday night. 

BayCare & UnitedHealthcare contract negotiations
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A negotiation deadline of May 31 is fast approaching as BayCare and UnitedHealthcare are still working out the deals of a new contract. FOX 13's Matthew McClellan breaks down what could happen if a deal is not reached.

Tampa weather | Friday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday will be a mix of clouds and sun with isolated storms inland. The high temperature will be 88 degrees.

Fight over residential parking changes
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St. Petersburg leaders are considering expanding residential permit parking zones into more neighborhoods. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.

City discusses Scientology development projects
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A packed public workshop Thursday night put the spotlight on roughly $350 million in proposed downtown Clearwater development — and the Church of Scientology’s role in the city’s future. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.

Band prepares for trip to Normandy
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A community band from Hillsborough County is traveling to France to perform at historic ceremonies commemorating D-Day.

Fertilizer restrictions beginning in June
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Starting on June 1, fertilizer bans begin in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.

Teacher gets heartwarming surprise from former student
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A college freshman flew home to surprise her former Advanced Placement Calculus teacher after nominating her for a FOX 13 Teacher Tribute. FOX 13's Allie Corey reports.