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Man tells police the  prostitute he hired stole his wallet

Man tells police the prostitute he hired stole his wallet

Police say Stanley Copling will not be charged with soliciting a prostitute because they didn't see the transaction take place.

Man loses arm after passing out on railroad tracks

Man loses arm after passing out on railroad tracks

Deputies say a man lost his arm after he was hit by a train in Brandon in the early morning hours Thursday.

Squirrel Wars

Squirrel Wars

Call it the war of the squirrels. Great Britain is being over populated by an alarming number of gray squirrels. The American Gray Squirrel made its way to Britain back in the 1880's.

Couple who fed vodka to baby get probation

Couple who fed vodka to baby get probation

A Florida couple convicted of aggravated child abuse for feeding their 3-month-old baby a lethal dose of vodka will spend five years on probation.

Vulture culture invades park

Vulture culture invades park

Fishermen who use the boat ramp at Edward Medard Park in Hillsborough County say vultures are damaging their cars and trucks.

Jaywalker moons drivers after ticket

Jaywalker moons drivers after ticket

The Georgia woman obviously didn't like the ticket she received for jaywalking, because she lifted her skirt and flashed passing drivers.

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National News

Transportation Dept almost out of highway funds

Transportation Dept almost out of highway funds

Transportation Secretary Mary Peters says the federal highway trust fund will run out of money this month due to the high price of gas.

State News

Crist declares state of emergency as Ike eyes Florida

Crist declares state of emergency as Ike eyes Florida

The storm is still at least four days away and the path is still very uncertain, but Governor Crist has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency.

Health News

Controversial decision to separate MMR vaccine

Controversial decision to separate MMR vaccine

Some Tampa Bay area parents are asking their pediatrician to separate a 3-in1 combination MMR vaccine.

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