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A South Tampa couple is accusing a dog walker they hired of simply not walking their dogs. In security video inside of the couple's home, the dog walker is seen walking inside, turning off the alarm, writing on a dry-erase board, pulling leashes out

Billionaire financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his jail cell Saturday, multiple news outlets report. Story: https://wfts.tv/2MU4315

More than 228,000 pounds of Hormel Spam and other canned meat products are being recalled because they might contain shards of metal, according to the US Department of Agriculture.

A St. Petersburg soldier is finally reuniting with a dog she rescued while she was deployed in Iraq in 2017.

We talk about some heart healthy tips for older adults.

Tampa's Billy Quarantillo won a big fight last weekend, but there were no fans at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The 31-year-old said he hopes fans can return to the seats soon, and he wants to be a part of the action when they do.

A water bottle could cause a fire if left in a hot car.

When to expect election results in swing states

Police in Utah released body camera video related to an August 12 call involving Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie. Police responded after a witness called to report the couple fighting. An officer later wrote in a report that the incident between the couple did not "escalate to a level of domestic violence, as much as that of a mental health crisis." Full story: https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-sarasota-manatee/police-name-boyfriend-person-of-interest-in-disappearance-of-gabby-petito

Bucs fall to Rams with last second field goal

Violent protests erupt on Inauguration Day as people smash windows and destroy the city.

There are two new "villains" arriving on comic book shelves.

Books on racial issues selling out

The Cub Scout uniforms are the same. The American flag, the tents, the ropes, the knots, the outdoorsy hijinks are all the same too. The pigtails, however, are a new touch. Cub Scout Pack 537 in Land O’ Lakes is made up 100 percent of girls, the first of its kind in Pasco County.

Not only did one woman crash a wedding but she also stole almost every gift from the bride and groom. The crucial clue the victims said she left behind.

Answering questions about early voting in Florida

Yellowstone National Park officials say a bull bison tossed a 9-year-old girl into the air when the animal charged a group of about 50 tourists.

Tampa Bay Screams Convention

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle exchanged vows on May 19, 2018 to become husband and wife, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

The 22-year-old died of a suspected drug overdose. Story: https://wfts.tv/2yx2JIU

A Clearwater police officer is facing an ultimatum in her East Lake neighborhood: Stop parking her marked police cruiser in her driveway, or pay hundreds of dollars in violation costs.

The Lone Star Tick is now becoming active across the state of Florida and researchers say the species can put your family at risk of infection.

We make a delicious dish in the kitchen.

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Two-year-old girl saves baby sister from drowning in a Port St. Lucie pool.