Nancy Guthrie: Family seeks proof of life amid ransom note reports

In an emotional video, “Today" host Savannah Guthrie & her siblings pleaded for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, missing from Tucson since Jan. 31. Addressing ransom note reports, the family said they're “ready to talk" but demand proof of life.

Nancy Guthrie: Former FBI agent breaks down her 'very odd' disappearance

Authorities and the FBI are vetting leads in the "odd" disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84. While experts suggest the mother of Savannah Guthrie was targeted due to suspicious ransom notes, officials say a motive has not been confirmed.

Farmers using more water to keep crops from freezing
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The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) regulates the use of water for much of the Tampa Bay area, and says growers have been using a lot of it lately to protect their crops from recent freezes. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

FDOT breaks ground on Westshore Interchange project
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Construction is underway on the Florida Department of Transportation's Tampa Westshore Interchange project. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.

Wimauma teen faces terrorism and child porn charges
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The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a teen arrested last week was involved in a chatroom for violent extremists and discussed plans to carry out a mass shooting at a church near his home in Wimauma. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.

Wednesday evening forecast
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has Wednesday night’s forecast. 

Neighbor rescues woman from Arlington Heights house fire with sledgehammer

A neighbor helped rescue a woman from a house fire Tuesday morning in Arlington Heights after forcing his way into a locked home with a sledgehammer.

 Construction begins on new affordable housing
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St. Pete leaders broke ground on the city’s largest affordable housing project to date on Wednesday. FOX 13’ Kailey Tracy reports. 

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits U.S.-Mexico border during Arizona trip

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in southern Arizona on Wednesday where she will visit the U.S.-Mexico border.

DeSantis holds roundtable discussion on AI
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable in Sarasota on Wednesday to discuss the dangers of artificial intelligence. FOX 13’s Kimberly Kuizon reports. 

Hillsborough County advances Rays stadium talks
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The effort to build a new stadium for the Rays in Tampa moved forward on Wednesday as Hillsborough County commissioners agreed to keep the talks moving and they could begin speeding up. FOX 13’s Evan Axelbank reports. 

Teen accused of church mass shooting threat
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The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a teen arrested last week was involved in a chatroom for violent extremists and discussed plans to carry out a mass shooting at a church near his home in Wimauma.

DJ Young Slade, son of Atlanta rapper Lil Jon, reported missing in Milton

Atlanta rapper Lil Jon's son has been reported missing in Georgia, according to local police and a member of the son's management team.

Tampa weather | Wednesday afternoon forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Wednesday will have plenty of sun on a mild afternoon with a high of 69 degrees.

How to detect AI-generated images
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Advancements in artificial intelligence have made photos and videos indistinguishable from reality at a glance but there are ways to spot a fake. 

Tampa weather | Wednesday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Wednesday will be mostly sunny with pleasant afternoon temperatures and a high of 69 degrees.

Bayshore trail improvements
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There’s a push to make the Bay Area more walkable and connected and the city of Clearwater is getting ready to upgrade part of the journey from Clearwater Beach to Tampa. FOX 13’s Jennifer Kveglis reports. 

‘River monsters’ now lurk in Florida fish farm
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The only way to catch one of the oldest and largest fish in the world used to be to take a trip to the Amazon River, but now anglers can snag one in Florida. FOX 13’s Mark Wilson reports. 

Energy manufacturing company expands
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An energy company is making its footprint bigger in the Bay Area. FOX 13’s Haley Hinds reports.