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Crews dig through night after deadly Okla. twister Video included

Search-and-rescue crews worked through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood. At least 24 people were... More>>

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Is a timeshare a good deal?

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This year you're more likely to come across a timeshare salesman offering you a chance to take part ownership in a vacation condo. FOX 13 consumer reporter Chris Chmura looks at why they're back, and if you should take the bait. More>>

Rumors fly in Zephyrhills: who is the Powerball winner? Video included

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The multi-mullion dollar Powerball winner has not come forward yet, but that's not stopping everyone in the small town of Zephyrhills from speculating on who the mystery winner is. More>>

Family plans lawsuit after woman's aborted pregnancy Video included

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Remee Jo Lee would be more than three months pregnant today. But detectives say her boyfriend tricked her into taking pill that caused an abortion. Federal investigators say John Weldon had access to the drugs from his father's practice; Lee's family now plans to sue Weldon's father for negligence.
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Universal Orlando raises ticket prices

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Universal Orlando has raised the price of a one-day, single-park ticket to $92. More>>

Miami man captures Florida's longest Burmese python Video included

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Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission say a Miami man has wrangled and killed the longest Burmese python ever captured in the state: 18 feet, 8 inches long.
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Highlights from Gov. Rick Scott's vetoes

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Fla. Gov. Rick Scott on Monday signed a new $74.1 billion state budget into law. The new budget covers spending from July 1 to June 30, 2013. More>>

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  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:57 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:57:40 GMT
    This year you're more likely to come across a timeshare salesman offering you a chance to take part ownership in a vacation condo.
    This year you're more likely to come across a timeshare salesman offering you a chance to take part ownership in a vacation condo. FOX 13 consumer reporter Chris Chmura looks at why they're back, and if you should take the bait.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:39:12 GMT
    Researchers at the University of Florida say a genetically engineered fungus could become a major weapon against mosquitos and fire ants.
    Researchers at the University of Florida say a genetically engineered fungus could become a major weapon against mosquitos and fire ants.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:06:37 GMT
    Florida provides state funded security for visiting politicians and dignitaries, even when they arrive with their own security.
    Florida provides state funded security for visiting politicians and dignitaries, even when they arrive with their own security. Florida has been doing it for years, whether out-of-state politicians -- mostly governors -- come here for business or pleasure.
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  • Children's Miracle Network Hospitals raises money for 170 children's hospitals across North America, which, in turn, use the money where it's needed the most.
    Children's Miracle Network Hospitals raises money for 170 children's hospitals across North America, which, in turn, use the money where it's needed the most.
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