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The full Florida House of Representatives meets Friday to talk about plans for commuter rail in Central Florida. Full Story »

A government agency is warning school districts across Florida that more cuts to funding are likely on the way. Full Story »

A new ban on red snapper is put in place despite heavy protest from local fishermen. Full Story »

Health officials are warning the public about fake e-mails inviting people to sign up for swine flu vaccine registrations. Full Story »

Orange County Mayor Rich Crotty sends a YouTube welcome message to 35,000 Star Wars fans expected to flock to Central Florida next summer for a huge celebration. Full Story »

News 13’s Weather Experts are monitoring showers spread across Central Florida today. » Track the Storms: Digital Doppler X3 » Check Your County’s Conditions » Get Free Weather Alerts Now » Share Your Storm Photos! Full Story »

The clock is ticking on hundreds of Central Florida gas stations that have until the end of the December to upgrade their storage tanks or face fines, or even be forced to close. Full Story »

The generosity of an anonymous donor will help put smiles on the faces of hundreds of children this holiday season. Full Story »

As a kind gesture of sorts, the city has mowed right-of-ways, which is the grassy area between a roadway and property. However, that service is not longer available because of budget constraints. Full Story »

There's very little for Santa to cheer about because there are few signs Christmas has arrived to downtown. Full Story »

In one Volusia County city, police are trying to get the word out about sharing the roads with walkers and runners. Full Story »

Business continue to leave Winter Springs Town Center after receiving word the developer was bankrupt and the buildings were being foreclosed. Full Story »

A Pinellas County teenager has been charged with assaulting his father, reportedly because he was snoring too loudly. Full Story »

Cody, a 5-year-old Labrador, who has been working at the BP station at U.S. 19 and Nursery Road in Clearwater, is about to lose his job. Full Story »

A 16-year-old student has been arrested for bringing a gun to Palm Bay High School. Full Story »

The end of the year will bring the end of an era for the city’s law enforcement as police Chief John Shockey announces his resignation. Full Story »

The U.S. Senate is set to begin debate Monday on a bill to overhaul health care, but it appears Democrats no longer have the 60 votes needed to make it a reality. Full Story »

Meet Frisky! Peggy Shafer shared photos of the family squirrel with News 13’s Bright House Networks affiliate, Bay News 9. Full Story »

NASA is expected to reveal what lessons were learned from October’s Ares I-X rocket test flight. Full Story »

A nine-day special session kicks off in Tallahassee as lawmakers consider the stalled SunRail project and debate plans for high speed rail. Full Story »

Comcast says it’s ready to take charge of NBC Universal and create the nation’s largest entertainment company. Full Story »

Storms moving out of south Brevard County have left behind plenty of water, and even more rain is on the way. » Track the Storms: Digital Doppler X3 » Check Your County’s Conditions » Get Free Weather Alerts Now » Share Your Storm Photos! Full Story »

Weather has scrubbed Thursday's launch of a Delta IV rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Full Story »

A Brevard County soldier is dead, along with a fellow soldier, after they were found stabbed to death near Fort Drum, N.Y. Now, a third soldier is being held for the violent crime. Full Story »

Tiger Woods’ wife was begging for help the night he crashed his SUV, according to a neighbor who says he saw the whole thing. Inside: Alleged Mistress Cancels Conference In Depth: Crash Scene Photos • Tiger’s Statement • FHP Accident Report Full Story »