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"I'M CALLING IT ISAIAH": Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he did not know how to pronounce Hurricane Isaias, calling it "weird" during a press conference in Miami.

"I'M CALLING IT ISAIAH": Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he did not know how to pronounce Hurricane Isaias, calling it "weird" during a press conference in Miami.

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WRONG WAY ⛔ A driver spotted a Tesla robotaxi going the wrong way down a one-way street a day after the company rolled out its driverless taxi service in Tampa.

WRONG WAY ⛔ A driver spotted a Tesla robotaxi going the wrong way down a one-way street a day after the company rolled out its driverless taxi service in Tampa.

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BRAKE FOR GATORS 🐊 Officers with the Tampa Police Department used a towel to guide a gator off of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.

BRAKE FOR GATORS 🐊 Officers with the Tampa Police Department used a towel to guide a gator off of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.

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VIDEO | High wind gusts tear roof off of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Read more:

VIDEO | High wind gusts tear roof off of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Read more:

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VIDEO RELEASED: Brightline has released video of a crash between a train and fire truck that left 15 people, including three firefighters, injured Saturday morning. Read more:

VIDEO RELEASED: Brightline has released video of a crash between a train and fire truck that left 15 people, including three firefighters, injured Saturday morning. Read more:

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SHOT FIRED AT MOVIE THEATER: Tampa police released video showing someone pulling out a gun after a fight broke out outside AMC in Tampa. STORY:

SHOT FIRED AT MOVIE THEATER: Tampa police released video showing someone pulling out a gun after a fight broke out outside AMC in Tampa. STORY:

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"THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED": A young boy was rushed to the hospital Saturday night after multiple drones unexpectedly fell from the sky during Orlando's holiday drone show. Details:

"THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED": A young boy was rushed to the hospital Saturday night after multiple drones unexpectedly fell from the sky during Orlando's holiday drone show. Details:

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Shark spotted close to shore of North Redington Beach

Shark spotted close to shore of North Redington Beach

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DISNEY WORKERS ARRESTED: Among the 281 arrests in an operation in Polk County targeting human trafficking and child predators, 13 of the people arrested were Disney World employees. Video shows the arrests of two of the employees for traveling to meet a minor, according to the sheriff's office.

DISNEY WORKERS ARRESTED: Among the 281 arrests in an operation in Polk County targeting human trafficking and child predators, 13 of the people arrested were Disney World employees. Video shows the arrests of two of the employees for traveling to meet a minor, according to the sheriff's office.

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"BY HER SIDE": The father of the co-pilot who died along with eight others when her Learjet crashed in Florida spoke in a press conference alongside his attorney on Friday, remembering his daughter. "I wanted to be by her side, inside the plane, to help. To be by her, see what it's...I had to be next to her," he said.

"BY HER SIDE": The father of the co-pilot who died along with eight others when her Learjet crashed in Florida spoke in a press conference alongside his attorney on Friday, remembering his daughter. "I wanted to be by her side, inside the plane, to help. To be by her, see what it's...I had to be next to her," he said.

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EX-MICKEY MOUSE ARRESTED: A former Mickey Mouse actor was arrested in an undercover child predator sting in Polk County. Sheriff Grady Judd says the suspect was caught with diapers when meeting with undercover detectives.

EX-MICKEY MOUSE ARRESTED: A former Mickey Mouse actor was arrested in an undercover child predator sting in Polk County. Sheriff Grady Judd says the suspect was caught with diapers when meeting with undercover detectives.

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Road rage got the best of a man on Interstate 75 in Riverview on Thursday afternoon and landed him in jail, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Road rage got the best of a man on Interstate 75 in Riverview on Thursday afternoon and landed him in jail, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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A nurse said his jiu jitsu practice came in handy after an intoxicated patient became aggressive while being guided out of the hospital. "Violence against healthcare workers isn't 'just part of the job.' It's unacceptable," he said.

A nurse said his jiu jitsu practice came in handy after an intoxicated patient became aggressive while being guided out of the hospital. "Violence against healthcare workers isn't 'just part of the job.' It's unacceptable," he said.

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"SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN": Republican incumbent U.S. Senator Ashley Moody defeated Democratic State Representative Angie Nixon in the race for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat. Nixon gave her concession speech, saying "we gave people something to believe in.

"SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN": Republican incumbent U.S. Senator Ashley Moody defeated Democratic State Representative Angie Nixon in the race for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat. Nixon gave her concession speech, saying "we gave people something to believe in.

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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned that Amendment 3, a property tax reform measure, could have a "dramatic impact" on the city's public services if it passes, cutting key revenue sources.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned that Amendment 3, a property tax reform measure, could have a "dramatic impact" on the city's public services if it passes, cutting key revenue sources.

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"IT IS ENTIRELY LEGAL": When asked about the $10 million Hope Florida controversy, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier reaffirmed that the settlement was approved by "every top lawyer in the state."

"IT IS ENTIRELY LEGAL": When asked about the $10 million Hope Florida controversy, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier reaffirmed that the settlement was approved by "every top lawyer in the state."

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WARNING..... INVASION HAPPENING❗ Batten down the hatches, the pirates are coming! ☠️☠️ #Pirateson8 #Gasparilla #HeyJB JB Biunno #HeyJB @WFLAAmanda Jack Royer Watch live coverage here:

WARNING..... INVASION HAPPENING❗ Batten down the hatches, the pirates are coming! ☠️☠️ #Pirateson8 #Gasparilla #HeyJB JB Biunno #HeyJB @WFLAAmanda Jack Royer Watch live coverage here:

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"I'M SORRY, MAN": A Hernando County handyman was sentenced to life in prison for molesting two children. He was convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6 but was pardoned by President Donald Trump.

"I'M SORRY, MAN": A Hernando County handyman was sentenced to life in prison for molesting two children. He was convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6 but was pardoned by President Donald Trump.

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"SLASHES AND CUTS AND BURNS": Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Amendment 3 is "the wrong solution to the right problem" while speaking at the Tampa Firefighters Museum.

"SLASHES AND CUTS AND BURNS": Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Amendment 3 is "the wrong solution to the right problem" while speaking at the Tampa Firefighters Museum.

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"YOU'RE A SCUMBAG": Robert Goodwin, a man accused of defrauding Seabreeze High School students and chaperones out of around $400,000, arrived at the Daytona Beach airport on Thursday.

"YOU'RE A SCUMBAG": Robert Goodwin, a man accused of defrauding Seabreeze High School students and chaperones out of around $400,000, arrived at the Daytona Beach airport on Thursday.

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"The only crime that was apparent was whoever leaked the grand jury report,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said about a recent report that revealed the sealed findings of a grand jury investigation into the Hope Florida Foundation’s alleged misappropriated funds.

"The only crime that was apparent was whoever leaked the grand jury report,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said about a recent report that revealed the sealed findings of a grand jury investigation into the Hope Florida Foundation’s alleged misappropriated funds.

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FREEDOM 🐶 Eighteen of the 1,500 beagles rescued from a research and breeding facility are experiencing a new way of life at a Florida animal rescue.

FREEDOM 🐶 Eighteen of the 1,500 beagles rescued from a research and breeding facility are experiencing a new way of life at a Florida animal rescue.

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RAYS GALORE: See Through Canoe Company posted a video on Thursday of a gathering of cownose rays that congregate in this same spot in Tampa Bay every year.

RAYS GALORE: See Through Canoe Company posted a video on Thursday of a gathering of cownose rays that congregate in this same spot in Tampa Bay every year.

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An HVAC technician was arrested after being caught on video abusing a dog while on the job. *Editor's Note: This video has been edited due to the graphic nature of the content.

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An HVAC technician was arrested after being caught on video abusing a dog while on the job. *Editor's Note: This video has been edited due to the graphic nature of the content.

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"NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO": Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke on a new report from the Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General, which found that some immigration detainees at Alligator Alcatraz were confined to small outdoor cages. DeSantis said he did not read the report but warns of "a lot of accusations."

"NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO": Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke on a new report from the Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General, which found that some immigration detainees at Alligator Alcatraz were confined to small outdoor cages. DeSantis said he did not read the report but warns of "a lot of accusations."

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OFFICERS BOARD UNMANNED BOAT: A terrifying situation was caught on camera of an unmanned vessel circling in Sarasota waters Monday afternoon after a boater went overboard.

OFFICERS BOARD UNMANNED BOAT: A terrifying situation was caught on camera of an unmanned vessel circling in Sarasota waters Monday afternoon after a boater went overboard.

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MASSIVE GAS LINE: Drivers flocked to a site in Bradenton after Gov. DeSantis announced the state would be distributing much-needed fuel after Hurricane Milton. DETAILS: JB Biunno #HeyJB

MASSIVE GAS LINE: Drivers flocked to a site in Bradenton after Gov. DeSantis announced the state would be distributing much-needed fuel after Hurricane Milton. DETAILS: JB Biunno #HeyJB

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