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oday, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) approved Orion180 Select Insurance Company and Orion180 Insurance Company to form as property and casualty insurers in Florida. Today’s announcement marks the third and fourth property and casualty insurers approved to operate in Florida following legislative reforms designed to promote market stability.

The city is hosting a session to speak one-on-one with people in the community about the budget and how it could impact people

One-on-one with Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunez on debate preview.

When Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage suffered a season-ending knee injury last week, it opened a gaping hole for the team’s number three receiver behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. A potential candidate to fill that role is rookie Trey Palmer.

Pasco County Schools said the Land O’ Lakes High School football program has been reinstated after officials investigated a reported physical altercation between two players.

Rugaz Rescue, a Tampa Bay area nonprofit animal rescue, is asking the community for help with a 7-week-old puppy named Ma'vie, who was found with severe burns down most of her back. The puppy was left on the doorstep of a local animal shelter. Rugaz Rescue picked the puppy up and immediately transported her to a veterinarian in New Port Richey. They couldn’t assess how extensive the puppy’s injuries were until she was surgically shaved and cleaned. https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pasco/non-profit-animal-rescue-in-new-port-richey-seeks-help-with-burned-puppy

A 3-year-old who has autism was found early Tuesday morning after authorities say he wandered away from a home in Polk County. The sheriff's office said the young boy was last seen around 1 a.m. in a house the boy's family was staying at near Acorn Court in Davenport while visiting from out of town. https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-polk/search-underway-for-polk-county-3-year-old-with-autism-who-wandered-away-from-home

A photo posted on Instagram of a man holding a baby dolphin on a beach near Jacksonville has sparked outrage, and now state wildlife officers are investigating it. Marine biologists say it's hard to tell if the dolphin was alive when the photo was taken just by looking at it. Removing a dolphin from the water can cause it to suffer fatal injuries.

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, the Marshals Service was conducting surveillance on the murder suspect, Don Robert Astor, 39, and saw him leaving an area in a car driven by his son, Angel Torres Vallejo. Law enforcement said Astor had a criminal history including aggravated assault, rape, possession of a firearm, failure to register as a sex offender, and was the primary suspect in the 2009 New York murder that had the warrant.

The topic that divided Polk County school board members Tuesday was one that rarely causes a stir. During a lengthy meeting, board members debated whether Polk County Public Schools should discontinue its normally-perfunctory proclamations, which mark annual occasions like Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Disability Awareness Month. Dozens showed up — teachers, students, and community members — to speak for and against the district’s proclamations.

Meet Anna! This 10-year-old pup is awaiting her forever home at SPCA Tampa Bay. We're also talking about SPCA Tampa Bay's Clear the Shelters event, happening this Saturday!

A speeding St. Petersburg Police officer crashed into a teenager’s car in June, totaling two vehicles and sending three people to the hospital. Now, the I-Team has learned that even though the accident report blames the officer, the city has refused to pay for the damage to the teen’s vehicle.

West Shore Home is fully dedicated to helping veterans take that first step into the civilian world.

The last Beatles story to be told about how it all began… Before the Fab Four, there was PRE FAB! – the story of one man, his drums, and the biggest band the world would ever know.

We're celebrating National Cuban Sandwich Day with the Smokin' Cuban!

A Florida woman got the gift of life with a new kidney thanks to her very own sister, who lives across the country. About 29 years ago, Carol Kenny got a kidney from her mom due to kidney failure. "I had a transplant, and her kidney worked from day one. Never had another problem until probably about the last six months,” said Kenny.

Clearwater tourism impact on small businesses

New signs in Publix say no pets allowed. Only service animals are permitted.

We're talking about back-to-school and keeping your family safe with the Law Offices of Anidjar and Levine, Accident Attorneys.

Proposal to eliminate proclamations in Polk County Schools. According to the meeting, there are no procedures to ensure that proclamations include items representative of community members or their significant contributions.

Wander Franco has been placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball as the league and law enforcement continue to investigate alleged relationships with underage girls in the Dominican Republic, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

If you're experiencing discomfort while breathing and it's causing issues in other areas of your life, Tampa Bay Breathe Free Sinus and Allergy Centers joins us to talk about what could be the cause.

With record heat comes a number of problems. Now AC units are giving out, and the wait times for repairs can take anywhere from a day to several months. “I came home from work yesterday, and it was 80, a little too hot for a house that’s supposed to be cooled,” exclaimed Seminole Heights resident Erik Riter.

Tampa's go-to for cosmetic injectables and skin treatments is here! ZeeAesthetics, the experts in science-meets-art, are all set to enhance your natural allure and boost confidence.

Hearing aids have changed Annabelle Allocco’s life. “She’s just connecting with the world again,” said her mother, Amy. And just in time to start middle school. “It’s just like being able to hear teachers. Getting higher grades because now that I can hear,” said Annabelle.