Global population to hit 8 billion
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The population on Earth will officially hit eight billion people. The United States said the figure meant one billion people have been added to the global population in about 12 years. So what does that mean for the planet?

Pinellas County Lunch Pals program gives kids more to look forward to at school

Hundreds of Pinellas County students are getting a bonus with their school lunch. Mentors are helping them branch out socially and academically through the Lunch Pals Program through the school system. 

Kids and adults look forward to Lunch Pals day
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Hundreds of Pinellas County students are getting a bonus with their school lunch. Mentors are helping them branch out socially and academically through the Lunch Pals Program through the school system.?

Holiday tent at Metropolitan Ministries up and running ahead of Thanksgiving with pop-ups in Lee County

An annual tradition is back in the Bay Area to help vulnerable families get what they need for the holidays. Over at the Metropolitan Ministries, the demand is high, but even more this year due to rising costs from inflation.

Friends bring dream of owning an Italian market to life in Wesley Chapel

With a food service background and an Italian heritage, friends Bill Moschella and Anthony Spadafora took a leap of faith bringing their dream of a small-town Italian market to life.

YA novel authors aim to inspire teen readers with thrilling series

We just experienced a blood moon on election day. Today’s Tampa Bay reads is appropriately titled “Blood Moon,” which is book two of “The Rising” series. It was written by Florida authors Heather Graham and USA Today best-selling author Jon Land.

Mother creates ‘My Warrior’s Place’ in Ruskin after he son was killed while serving in the military

After her son Corey was killed in Afghanistan while serving our country, Kelly Kowall created "My Warrior's Place." It's a waterfront retreat in Ruskin that is dedicated to helping veterans, active duty military, first responders, their families and families of fallen heroes.

Great Rides: 1964 VW Bus, 1956 VW Bug, and a preview of the Florida Bug Jam
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Sammy and Henry show off their customized, classic Volkswagens outside the FOX 13 studio as we preview this weekend's 34th annual Florida Bug Jam at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, where you can see over 600 over the beloved cars up close.

Great Rides: 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU and 1974 Plymouth Duster
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Shawn in Sebring says he enjoys taking his Jeep, nicknamed "Miss Behavin'," to car shows and on off-road adventures. Meanwhile, Joseph was inspired to buy his restored 1974 Plymouth Duster because his dad had a Dodge Dart when he was a kid.

'Melimade' owner is lifelong artist specializing in block printing

Meli Mossey is a lifelong artist. The owner of Melimade has drawn, painted, sculpted and embroidered, but for the past couple of years, she's specialized in block printing. 

Linda Hurtado invites Kelly & Ryan to Tampa
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FOX 13's Linda Hurtado got to show Live! with Kelly & Ryan the amazing views, awesome restaurants, and everything Tampa has to offer.

Interactive coloring book teaches kids about water pollution

A dynamic duo has a creative way to teach people about the dangers of water pollution. There commitment to getting the word out to clean up our water sources is what's right with Tampa Bay.

Pinellas County author releases new thriller novel

Internationally best-selling author and resident of Pinellas County Lisa Unger is out with a new book and it's a twisty tale of family secrets.