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TPD catches two, seeks two more in beating of soldier Video included

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Two Tampa teens charged with beating and robbing a member of the United States Army were caught on camera again Friday night. More>>

First tropical storm of the season forms off SC

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The first tropical storm of the season formed Saturday off the coast of South Carolina with top winds of 45 mph (75 kph), but it wasn't threatening land.  
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Winter Haven teens charged with making phony shooting call

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A pair of Polk County teenagers is facing a variety of charges after they allegedly called in a bogus report of a shooting on the campus of Winter Haven High School on Friday afternoon. More>>

Man shot during home invasion/robbery in Sarasota

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Investigators with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office are on the lookout for a pair of home invasion suspects. More>>

Pair airlifted to Tampa General Hospital following crash in Zephyrhills

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Two Pasco County men were seriously injured early Saturday morning when their vehicle struck a tree on Bernadette Dr. in Zephyrhills. Tadd D. Wable, 20, and Julian Duffy, 21, were airlifted by helicopter to TGH. More>>

Venice man injured in one-vehicle crash

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A 42-year-old Venice man was seriously injured Friday night in a one-vehicle crash on State Road 681 in south Sarasota County. William F. Riedel was airlifted by helicopter to Blake Medical Center. More>>

Missing Tampa woman's car found near Punta Gorda

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Authorities in Charlotte County are asking for the public's help in locating a missing Tampa woman. More>>

How ugly are you? There's an app for that Video included

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How attractive area you? Do you really want to know? Developers behind a top-selling cell phone app called the 'ugly meter' say they're doing what your considerate friends wouldn't dare. More>>

Plans call for new port to accommodate bigger ships Video included

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Bigger cruise ships can't come to Tampa because they won't fit under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. So to combat this problem, Port of Tampa officials are thinking about heading south. More>>

Robinson High student arrested in soldier attack Video included

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Officers arrested 18-year-old Geroshe Lewis and 18-year-old Lerome Howard. Lewis was arrested Friday afternoon at Robinson High School; Howard was arrested at his home in Tampa, police said. More>>

Questions about police caught on red light cameras Video included

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If Gulfport has three cameras recording red light violations, and has cited four St. Petersburg Police cars, why has St. Petersburg, with more than 20 similar cameras, cited zero? More>>

Verizon nixes unlimited data plan Video included

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It seems what's left of Verizon Wireless' unlimited data plan has a limited time left. More>>

Triathletes set to tackle Ironman Video included

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A great lookin' crowd has descended on Haines City, and they have worked hard to get in tip-top shape. They are triathletes who are going to compete in the Ironman 70.3 this weekend.
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Detectives: Man fatally stabbed after altercation at Dallas Bull

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Deputies have arrested a suspect in connection with a man who was stabbed to death after an altercation at a popular Tampa bar. Detectives arrested 26-year-old Brian Andrews, who is from Pensacola. More>>

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  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 12:27 PM EDT2012-05-15 16:27:08 GMT
    It's hard to find a good job these days, but how would you like to have two jobs at the same time, earning a combined salary of more than $140,000? That's the setup for E.D. Williams.
    It's hard to find a good job these days, but how would you like to have two jobs at the same time -- earning a combined salary of more than $140,000? That's the setup for E.D. Williams, chief of police for Indian Shores.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 9:07 PM EDT2012-05-15 01:07:34 GMT
    A doctor who admitted to helping fuel Florida's pill mill epidemic was sentenced to five years in prison by United States District Judge James Whittemore in Tampa's Federal Court.
    A doctor who admitted to helping fuel Florida's pill mill epidemic was sentenced to five years in prison by United States District Judge James Whittemore in Tampa's Federal Court.

  • Tuesday, May 8 2012 12:32 AM EDT2012-05-08 04:32:39 GMT
    For the past several years, FOX 13 has been out in front of the pill mill epidemic in Florida. Now, we talk to a doctor who used to work on the inside, writing prescriptions for hundreds of pills at a time.
    For the past several years, FOX 13 has been out in front of the pill mill epidemic in Florida. Now, we talk to a doctor who used to work on the inside, writing prescriptions for hundreds of pills at a time.

  • Amendment 7 was passed in 2006 to offer a discount on property tax for veterans wounded in combat. But some say others are taking advantage of the discounts, and the numbers add up.
    Amendment 7 was passed in 2006 to offer a discount on property tax for veterans wounded in combat. But some say others are taking advantage of the discounts, and the numbers add up.

  • Most of us realize crosswalks are the safest place to cross city streets. To help mark the area, Tampa started putting down a red-colored fake brick product.
    Most of us realize crosswalks are the safest place to cross city streets. To help mark the area, Tampa started putting down a red-colored fake brick product. Some people like the way it looks, while others call it road waste. No matter how you feel about, the product certainly is not built to last like bricks.

  • Sports

  • Saturday, May 19 2012 11:43 PM EDT2012-05-20 03:43:53 GMT
    CLEVELAND - The Tampa Bay Storm fell to the Cleveland Gladiators 53-34 Saturday night, dropping to .500 on the season.
    The Tampa Bay Storm fell to the Cleveland Gladiators 53-34 Saturday night, dropping to .500 on the season.

  • Saturday, May 19 2012 7:43 PM EDT2012-05-19 23:43:48 GMT
    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Alex Cobb won his first start of the season, Matt Joyce hit a grand slam and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Saturday.
    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Alex Cobb won his first start of the season, Matt Joyce hit a grand slam and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Saturday.

  • Provided by SBNation.com Legendary jockey Kent Desormeaux failed a breathlyzer test at Belmont Park on Friday and has been taken off his mount for the Preakness at Pimlico on Saturday, according to Tim Wilkin of the...
    Provided by SBNation.com Legendary jockey Kent Desormeaux failed a breathlyzer test at Belmont Park on Friday and has been taken off his mount for the Preakness at Pimlico on Saturday, according to Tim Wilkin of the...

  • Provided by SBNation.com The Big Ten and Pac-12 aren't the only major football conferences with official buddies now. The SEC and Big 12 have linked arms -- setting up a "new January bowl tradition," as Mike Slive...
    Provided by SBNation.com The Big Ten and Pac-12 aren't the only major football conferences with official buddies now. The SEC and Big 12 have linked arms -- setting up a "new January bowl tradition," as Mike Slive...

  • Friday, May 18 2012 4:57 AM EDT2012-05-18 08:57:33 GMT
    Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon saw some positive signs even in a loss from Matt Moore.
    Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon saw some positive signs even in a loss from Matt Moore.
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