New high school coming to Manatee County
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The Manatee County School District broke ground on the eighth high school in the Lakewood Ranch area. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.

Tampa homes damaged after fire spreads: HCFR
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A pair of homes were engulfed in flames after a fire spread Wednesday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Tampa weather | Wednesday afternoon forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Wednesday afternoon will be partly cloudy and mild with a high of 75 degrees.

Vice President JD Vance to visit Minneapolis Thursday

Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to make a visit to the Twin Cities this Thursday amid the ICE surge in Minnesota.

Florida state trooper, deputy nearly hit by car
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Dash cam video shows a Florida state trooper and a deputy nearly getting struck by a car in in Volusia County.

SeaWorld Orlando offers Florida teachers free admission

The free Florida Teacher Card is valid for unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando through Sept. 3.

Tampa weather | Wednesday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Wednesday morning will be partly cloudy, breezy and mild with a high of 75 degrees.

Fake tow truck driver arrested
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A fake tow truck driver is behind bars, accused of grand theft auto. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said he targeted a crash victim, towing their car without permission and driving with an expired license. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports. 

Vote for Rays' forever home in Tampa
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The Tampa Bay Rays are a step closer to building a new stadium on the Tampa side of the bay. There was a vote at Hillsborough College (HC) on Tuesday that is the first step in that direction. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports. 

Plans for Eds Key development
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A second development proposal is emerging alongside plans for a potential cruise port in Manatee County. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports. 

'Free America Walkout' protests
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Across the Tampa Bay area, protesters stepped away from work and school, taking part in what was called the "Free America Walkout." The nationwide movement marked one year into President Trump's second term. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports. 

Safety during Gasparilla
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Local, state, and federal agencies are preparing for Gasparilla season, which officially starts this weekend with the Children’s Gasparilla Parade. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports. 

Teen creates SAT prep app
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At just 16 years old, Eric MacDonald is already tackling real-world problems with technology. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports. 

Pinellas schools see drop in enrollment
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Schools in Pinellas County are on the chopping block because of drastic drops in enrollment. Pinellas County Schools said the number of students dropped by almost 30,000 from 2006 to 2024, and they don't see the trend changing. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports. 

Rays one step closer to building new stadium
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The Tampa Bay Rays are a step closer to building a new stadium on the Tampa side of the bay. There was a vote at Hillsborough College (HC) on Tuesday that is the first step in that direction. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.