David Jolly picks running mate
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Florida’s race for governor got a jolt on Wednesday as the likely Democratic nominee picked Gwen Graham as his running mate. FOX 13’s Evan Axelbank reports. 

Lakeland considers data center moratorium
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The city of Lakeland is considering a 12-month moratorium on data centers, which use a lot of electricity and water. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports. 

Lake Brantley student accused in school murder plot faces new child sexual abuse material charges

A Lake Brantley High School student previously accused of plotting to kill a classmate is now facing additional charges after investigators allegedly found child sexual abuse material on her cellphone.

Vehicle nearly strikes Florida Ironman athletes
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Dashcam footage captured the chaotic moments a suspected drunk driver plowed through an active Ironman Jacksonville race course before police stopped the vehicle using a PIT maneuver.

DeSantis awards $3 million grant to PHSC
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Governor Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference in Brooksville where he announced a new grant for Pasco-Hernando State College. The Job Growth Grant Fund awarded $3 million to the school's new Airframe and Powerplant program.

Tampa weather | Wednesday afternoon forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Wednesday will be hot and humid with scattered storms developing. The high temperature will be 91 degrees.

Roadwork on Kennedy Boulevard extended
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As many Tampa residents know, Kennedy Boulevard can flood when heavy rain comes. A construction project started addressing the problem last year, but now that construction has been extended. FOX 13's Heather Healy reports.

Secretary Hegseth to Visit Tampa and Cuba
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is set to visit troops at CENTCOM in Tampa and travel to Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. This comes as tensions with the U.S. and Cuba has risen. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan reports.

 Tampa weather | Wednesday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Wednesday will be hot and humid with scattered afternoon storms.  The high temperature will be 91 degrees.

Quick actions by deputies help save woman who collapsed in ocean, officials say

A pair of Volusia County deputies rescued a 68-year-old woman from the water in New Smyrna Beach and performed lifesaving measures, before she was rushed to the hospital.

Florida woman wrongly arrested in deadly I-4 crash sues FHP troopers: Lawsuit

A Florida woman who said she was wrongly jailed for nearly two weeks and wrongly accused of killing three people in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 has filed a federal lawsuit against Florida Highway Patrol and the troopers who accused her.

Small cities face millions in potential budget cuts
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Dunedin leaders are weighing potential service cuts to the fire department, public parks and libraries as voters prepare to decide on a November ballot initiative that could significantly strip property tax revenue from local governments.  FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.

Proposed beach restrictions
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A proposed ordinance aimed at protecting St. Pete Beach's shoreline is drawing concern from local business owners who say the changes could hurt their livelihoods. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.

NASA Artemis III crew: Meet the astronauts, mission timeline updates

NASA will reveal the four astronauts who have been selected for the Artemis III mission during a news conference Tuesday at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Sandwich bread investigation
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Florida health officials detected a controversial weed-killing chemical in six types of popular store-bought bread, sparking a clash between state leaders and independent toxicologists over consumer safety. FOX 13's Craig Patrick investigates. 

$400 athletic fee approved
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The Polk County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a new $400 activity fee for certain non-traditional student-athletes participating in district sports. FOX 13's Haley Hinds reports.

St. Pete mayoral debate
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The race for St. Petersburg mayor is heating up, and five candidates took the stage Tuesday night for the mayoral debate. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.

Furniture donations help struggling family
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A Riverview mother who survived homelessness, eviction and severe personal hardships is finally receiving the help she needs to turn her apartment into a stable home for her family. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.