Video: Teens on e-bikes takeover downtown Orlando; many detained, citations issued

The Orlando Police Department said hundreds of kids on e-bikes and motorized scooters were causing trouble in downtown Orlando last weekend, allegedly driving through red lights, impeding traffic, blocking roadways, and preventing emergency officials from responding to calls.

Tampa weather | Friday noon forecast
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Fox 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says rain returning this afternoon following the high of 94 degrees.

Tampa Weather | Friday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says the Friday forecast brings the heat index back into the triple digits with a actual high of 94 degrees.

AI impacts college graduates finding jobs
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A new report shows that nearly half of hiring managers would rather invest in artificial intelligence tools than train the latest class of college graduates. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports. 

Battle over watercraft on Dunedin Causeway
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The City of Dunedin is close to banning motorized watercraft from launching at the Dunedin Causeway. The first vote passed Thursday night and another one is on the way. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports. 

Charges dropped for teens arrested in takeover
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 Nine teenagers who faced fighting charges after a May teen takeover in Tampa graduated Thursday from a six-week accountability program. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports. 

Teacher, coach accused of sexually battering student
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A Winter Haven High School robotics teacher and boys’ tennis coach is accused of sexually battering a 15-year-old student. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports. 

ICE detains Southwest Airlines flight attendant at work

Supporters and labor organizations are rallying to raise awareness after ICE agents detained a Southwest Airlines flight attendant following a work flight. Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican national, was taken into custody on July 14 at Nashville International Airport.

Leprosy support group in Florida
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Two women are starting a support group for leprosy patients in Florida in hopes of alleviating the stigma that the disease has, including the belief that it is a thing of the past. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports. 

Business booming at Bargain Barn
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Hundreds of shoppers lined up outside Venice's newest Goodwill Bargain Barn on Thursday morning, eager to score deeply discounted items sold by the pound. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports. 

New details emerge in sanitation worker murder
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The man accused of the deadly shooting of a St. Petersburg city worker while she was on the job has been identified and remains hospitalized in law enforcement custody following a standoff in Lee County on Wednesday. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports. 

Tenant frustrated over apartment ceiling collapse
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A Seminole tenant is demanding accountability after waiting five days for apartment repairs following a structural collapse during a weekend storm along Park Road. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports. 

Report: Car affordability crisis getting worse
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The average nationwide price for a new, financed car is $777 per month, according to data from car-buying platform Edmunds. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports. 

Writing a strong AI prompt
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If you are using AI chatbots more, we have tips to make sure you are getting the best answers. FOX 13’s Arieal Plasencia breaks down the secret of writing the perfect prompt.

TPD partners with UTampa to recruit officers
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The Tampa Police Department and The University of Tampa are launching a first-of-its-kind formal partnership to fast-track college seniors directly into law enforcement careers. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports. 

How to make Duck Mole
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Turn your favorite takeout into an easy, quick, and delicious weeknight meal! Chef Terrell Manning, private chef and author of The Love Languages of Food, shares his recipe for the Chef’s Secret Mole Negro (Duck Version).

Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts musical
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Each year, the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts summer camp ends with a musical. This year, it is Disney’s “Descendants, the Musical.”  Fox 13 photojournalist Barry Wong has the story.

Social Security launches new online tools for disability claims

The Social Security Administration has expanded its my Social Security online services with new tools designed to simplify the disability claims process.