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Former NBA ref Tim Donaghy, a resident of the Tampa Bay region, was recently released from prison. He served time for betting on basketball games that he refereed. Full Story »

NEW YORK - Florida quarterback Tim Tebow , who won the 2007 Heisman Trophy, added the academic equivalent of the storied award on Tuesday night. Tebow was named the 20th winner of the William V. Campbell Trophy at The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame's awards dinner. Full Story »

St. Petersburg, Florida---It that time of year when many of us are thinking about spending time with family and friends. Stephan and Dejah are siblings who would love a family not just for the holidays but everyday. Full Story »

Tampa, Florida -- They're a pair of names whose pronunciation has puzzled people for decades. We have the stories behind all the different ways to say Bearss Avenue and Pinellas County. Full Story »

Tampa, Florida - Thursday night Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Ryan Nece will host his Ryan's Rockin Holiday Party at Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant in South Tampa. It's a toy fundraiser. You can get in three ways. Full Story »

Tampa, Florida - Snow, Elves, and Penguins. The Florida Aquarium has plenty of stuff to help you get into the holiday spirit. In the big viewing tank you can see elves diving and sharing what they see with the audience. Full Story »

AP - Louisville is expected to hire Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong as its new football coach, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. Full Story »

This Morning: Low clouds with some areas of dense fog and mist. Mild and humid with temperatures 66 - 71. This Afternoon: Mix of clouds and sunshine, breezy and warm. Risk for showers or a stray thunderstorm developing in northern sections then settling toward Tampa Bay late in the day. Full Story »

Tampa, Florida - A Tampa institution is expanding. The owners of Alessi Bakery and Deli say they will open three new stores in the Bay area within the next 15 months. Full Story »

New Port Richey, Florida - The free "Wilderness Wonderland" holiday display is open to the public this week in the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park in New Port Richey. Full Story »

Lakeland, Florida-- A 14-year old freshman walking home from Tenoroc High School was hit and killed by a car Tuesday afternoon, walking on his way home from school. Full Story »

Tampa, Florida -- More than 800 pages of court documents and pictures were released Tuesday in the case of accused cop killer, Humberto Delgado Junior. Full Story »

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Florida - A quiet beach town (how quiet depends on whom you ask) got some rare fireworks Tuesday night when over 300 people showed up to a city commission meeting where a proposal to ban amplified music outdoors was considered. Full Story »

St. Petersburg, Florida - USF students at Residence Hall One in St. Petersburg have spent eight of the last 10 days without hot water. "I just came from taking a cold shower. Some kids are sick and it just makes it worst," says Nicole Cate, USF student and dorm resident. Full Story »

Tampa, Florida -- A Bay area woman called us this morning when, she says, the company she hired to put new flooring in her home left her hanging day after day. Full Story »

Tampa, Florida -- A make-believe elephant covered in bloody bandages greeted elementary students today in Tampa. Members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals handed out activity books to students at Mitchell Elementary School. Full Story »

The scene: Pipo's is located at the corner of Gandy Blvd N and 4 Street N. Inside you will find a cafeteria style set up to grab a tray and fill up with some of the best Cuban food you can find. Full Story »

New Port Richey, Florida - Opening statements began today in the trial of a self-described neo-Nazi accused of murdering a 17-year-old man. Full Story »

Tampa, Florida -- Busch Gardens is expanding its "Holidays" festival with new events, bigger shows, and a unique Santa's workshop shopping area. We have a look at the festivities and the link to save you money on tickets. Full Story »

It's the hottest ticket in the history of the Gator Bowl. And perhaps even the hottest one ever in the Bobby Bowden Era -- including all of those Games of the Century and national championship contests from the 1990s. Full Story »

Tampa, Florida - The weather is getting cooler, so how about making a hearty, easy to prepare dish that your whole family is sure to enjoy. Audra Nasser of Tampa's Dinner Done makes a great tasting dish, Sothwestern Chicken Stew. Full Story »

WINDERMERE, Florida -- A rescue call was made early Tuesday morning to Tiger Woods' home, according to Orange County fire officials, but it's not known who was taken to a nearby hospital. Full Story »

7:20 am: Tampa: Memorial Hwy south of Hillsborough Ave - accident on the median - Sheriff Dept on scene. 7:00 am: The Florida Highway Patrol has issued a fog alert for the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Motorists are advised to drive with caution. Full Story »

Tampa, FL-- Bucs' head coach Raheem Morris refused to alibi for rookie quarterback Josh Freeman's performance, on Monday. Speaking at his weekly news conference at One Buc Place, Morris said his young signal-caller made mistakes and he can't just blame it on being a rookie. Full Story »

St. Petersburg, Florida - Students living at USF's St. Pete campus say they've been living without hot water and taking cold showers for nearly a week now following the failure of the residence hall's heat circulation pump last Thursday. Full Story »