Alex Hobson
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Mother of Tampa's record-breaking big baby, Avery Ford, gives update on child
Remember Tampa's big baby? At 14.1 pounds, Avery Ford became the biggest baby ever delivered at St. Joseph's Women's Hospital. So how is he doing now? → Read More
Mother of Tampa's record-breaking big baby sits down with ABC Action News
Remember Tampa's big baby? At 14.1 pounds, Avery Ford became the biggest baby ever delivered at St. Joseph's Women's Hospital. So how is he doing now? → Read More
Hillsborough deputies: Teacher had sex with student during class hours
A 30-year-old Hillsborough County school teacher is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. Detectives say it progressed to where the two were having sex during classroom hours. → Read More
Some bodybuilders are drinking breast milk to bulk up
Some bodybuilders that are looking to bulk up at the gym are choosing to pump up with breast milk. → Read More
Some bodybuilders are drinking breast milk to bulk up
Some bodybuilders that are looking to bulk up at the gym are choosing to pump up with breast milk. → Read More
Emergency vigil held at USF for North Carolina murder victims
An emergency vigil was held on Thursday at the University of South Florida for the three North Carolina students that were allegedly killed execution style by their neighbor. → Read More
USF Muslim Students Association planning emergency vigil in wake of murders in North Carolina
Questions of a possible hate crime continue to circle the shocking murders of three North Carolina college students as the pain of their deaths is felt nationwide, including here in Tampa. → Read More
Some local restaurant owners are not pleased with the date of this weekend's Knight Parade
This year the Sant' Yago Knight Parade will be held on Valentine's Day. → Read More
Winter Haven businesses destroyed in fire and SWAT shootout struggle to rebuild
Polk County standoff and blaze leaves businesses struggling to rebuild. → Read More
Fresh Market in Carrollwood fails food safety inspection after rodent infestation discovered
An upscale grocery store in Carrollwood was forced to temporarily close its doors due to an infestation of rodents. → Read More
City of Tampa forced to make changes after a veteran's service dog was kicked out of a park
A local veteran has received a formal letter of apology from the city of Tampa after an investigation found city staff ordered him to remove his service dog from a public park, which violates Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). → Read More
'In Dog We Trust' rug sells for $9,650 at auction
The auction for the now-infamous In Dog We Trust rug is in its final hour. → Read More
Teen launches custom board-making business in South Tampa
Under the palm trees of Platt Street, in a little bungalow house, is Austin's Board Shop. Step inside and, behind the tee-shirts and longboards for sale, is Austin Anderson - South Tampa's newest entrepreneur. → Read More
No reward for woman who called 911 amid manhunt
"You can get $5,000 a piece for these guys," Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced in a news conference Friday morning. "All you have to do is tell us where to find them." → Read More
WFTV: Marion County deputy off patrol after ordering woman to stop CPR on dying teen
A Marion County deputy has been pulled off of patrol, according to our news partners WFTV, after ordering a woman to stop performing CPR on a dying teen. → Read More
Brooksville woman shot in back seeks justice against accused boyfriend
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate a shooting that landed a Brooksville mother of two in intensive care. → Read More
Suspect gets scared off in the middle of an attempted armed robbery in Bradenton
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for an attempted armed robbery suspect who approached a mother of three with a gun outside of her Bradenton home. → Read More
PCSO: Anclote High School teacher, Tenisha Dixon, arrested for having sex with student
A teacher from Anclote High School was arrested on Monday for unlawful sexual activity with a minor. → Read More
Four townhomes in Valrico broken into while the residents were fast asleep
Hillsborough County detectives need your help finding a burglary suspect they believe broke into a string of residences in the Valrico area while the victims were sleeping. → Read More
Woman tries to tackle suspect during home invasion robbery in Sarasota
A Sarasota family is getting a home security system installed after a brazen home invasion robbery that as of Tuesday night had still not been solved. → Read More