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Officers responded to Shephard's Beach Resort on S. Gulfview Boulevard at about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. (Saundra Weathers, Spectrum Bay News 9)

2 bodies found in Clearwater hotel, police say

Pinellas County

Screen capture from video recorded onboard a Pasco school bus allegedly showing instructional aide Derek Simpson, 35, abusing a Wesley Chapel High School special needs student. (Image courtesy Pasco County Schools)

Deputies: Pasco instructional aide abused special needs student on bus

Pasco County

Students at Gaither High School in Hillsborough County register to vote during a voter registration event held during lunch on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. (Dalia Dangerfield, staff)

Bay area libraries, schools take part in National Voter Registration Day

Hillsborough County

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Weather forecast: Temperatures climb quickly Wednesday

Tampa

Storm Season 2018 coverage from Spectrum Bay News 9

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Jameis Winston returned to the Bucs practice facility on Tuesday after his three-game suspension. Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter would not announce whether Winston or Ryan Fitzpatrick would start in Week 4 vs. Chicago. (AP File Photo)

Winston returns from suspension, Bucs not saying if he'll start

Tampa

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel David Keith had the ring made while serving in the Vietnam War and was disappointed when it was lost in an unfortunate mishap. (Melissa Eichman, Spectrum News)

Veteran's Special Forces ring found, months after it was flushed

Hernando County

Bill Cosby is seen in this Associated Press file photo.

Bill Cosby sentenced 3-10 years for 2004 sexual assault

Nationwide

Ironically titled, "This is Not a Selfie," the exhibition is on display through Nov. 25. (Virginia Johnson, Spectrum Bay News 9)

On The Town: Up your selfie game at St. Pete Museum of Fine Arts

Pinellas County

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Teacher says she was fired for refusing to give credit

AP

A kangaroo escaped from a animal sanctuary in South Florida, according to authorities.

Kangaroo on the loose in South Florida

Florida

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'Save our Shores' group adds donation to help fight red tide

Manatee County

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Disney: Rafiki's Planet Watch to close to the public

Orlando

Hurricane Maria

Puerto Rico facing critical doctor shortage a year after hurricanes

Florida

Trump hits 'con job' on Kavanaugh before showdown hearing

Washington, D.C.

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Public meetings set for Pinellas flood rate map changes

Pinellas County

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Accused Markeis McGlockton shooter bonds out of jail

Pinellas County

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Weather forecast: Temperatures climb quickly Wednesday

Tampa

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Six Flags St. Louis is holding a 30-hour Coffin Challenge for its upcoming Fright Fest. (Six Flags St. Louis/Facebook)

Six Flags St. Louis offers $300 to spend 30 hours in coffin

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Harrisburg firefighters pull together birthday surprise for young boy

Cabarrus County

Images and video of Disney World guests holding up a Trump re-election banner at the Magic Kingdom spread on social media Sunday. (Twitter.com/disneyjail)

Man hangs Trump re-election banner at Disney's Magic Kingdom

Orlando

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North Carolina named 3rd worst state for teachers by Wallethub

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Singer Elton John and partner win libel judgment

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PETA rescuing stranded animals after Hurricane Florence

North Carolina

NATIONAL NEWS

Crack in beam shuts down San Francisco's new $2B terminal

AP

NTSB faults Air Canada pilots for last year's near disaster

All Regions

Jurors shown animated video of killing at officer's trial

Chicago

No jail time in assault case spurs push to oust Alaska judge

AP

WORLD NEWS

Laughter at Trump among a long line of shocking UN moments

All Regions

Bromance cools for once-chummy Trump and Marcon

New York State

US lashes out at Iran as world leaders gather at UN

New York State

World leaders laugh as Trump boasts of his achievements

AP

SPORTS NEWS

Hammer vs Shields: Women's blockbuster fight is on

AP

Angels' Shohei Ohtani to have Tommy John surgery in October

AP

Lakers loving LeBron's leadership in 1st practice together

AP

Golden Knights out to prove last season was no fluke

Las Vegas

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Bill overhauling songwriter royalties heads to Trump's desk

Washington, D.C.

Will Smith marks 50th birthday with a leap near Grand Canyon

AP

Wildfire smoke costs famed Oregon Shakespeare Festival

AP

'Making a Murderer' sequel set to premiere Oct. 19

AP

STRANGE NEWS

Quirk resolved: Border Missourians get Missouri addresses

St. Louis

Flyers introduce odd-looking mascot, soak in the comments

Philadelphia

Six Flags St. Louis offers perks for customer coffin time

AP

Agency says two-headed snake may go to educational facility

AP