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Thousands of "Hamilton" fans hoping to score tickets to the Orlando shows crashed the Dr. Phillips Center website Friday morning. (Ashley Carter/Spectrum News)

Demand for 'Hamilton' Tickets Crashes Dr. Phillips Center Website

Orange County

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Police: 1 Critically Injured in St. Petersburg Shooting

Pinellas County

Left: Composite image released by St. Petersburg Police of the unidentified man killed in a traffic crash on November 14; Right: Ring the man was wearing at the time of the crash. (Courtesy of St. Petersburg Police)

Police Ask Public's Help in Identifying Man Killed in St. Pete Crash

Pinellas County

New experiences and tweaks to returning traditions are part of this annual Magic Kingdom Christmas party. (Courtesy of Walt Disney World Resort)

New Festivities, Flavors at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Orlando

Detectives say the teen strangled his mother after a fight over bad grades and buried her body beneath a fire pit at River City Church in DeBary. (Spectrum News 13)

Florida Teen Accused of Killing Mom Over Bad Grade to Be Tried as Adult

Florida

Bulls Dominate Ohio in Jamaica, Start Season 3-0 for First Time Since 2014

Florida

Katarina "Kat" Moller (Highlands County Sheriff's Office)

Investigators: Debris Likely Killed Drag Racer at Sebring

Florida

Slide shown at "Puerto Rico se Levanta" conference at USF, Friday, November 16, 2018

USF Hosts Conference for Puerto Rican Families Post-Hurricane Maria

Hillsborough County

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Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Suspect Vehicle in Plant City Police Pursuit

Hillsborough County

The manual count Sen. Bill Nelson had hoped would turn the tide in his favor is prompting Gov. Rick Scott to call for the senator's concession. (File photo)

RECOUNT: Scott Calls on Nelson to Concede as Recount Continues

Florida

The stage is set for one of ESPN's flagship shows, College GameDay, to broadcast from UCF on Saturday. It's the 1st time the show has been to the Orlando campus. (Spectrum News)

ESPN GameDay Brings Hype, Pride to UCF Campus

Orlando

Charlie Strong wants his USF Bulls to right the ship this weekend with consistent play.

USF to Take on Temple in Chilly Philly

Florida

West Nile virus is a disease that can spread to people and animals through the bite of an infected mosquito. (File photo)

Horses in Marion County Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Marion County

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Authorities Release IDs on Bodies Found in Hillsborough House Fire

Hillsborough County

Largo police located the stolen French bulldog in Tampa on Friday. (Largo Police Department)

Police: Stolen French Bulldog Puppy Found; Suspect Charged

Pinellas County

A beautiful day on Clearwater Beach on Friday, November 16. (Christie Zizo/Spectrum News)

Weather Forecast: Clear Skies Overnight, Chilly Start to Saturday

Tampa

Air Force veteran Thomas Alajko is one of the participants in the Serenity Saviors program at Serenity Stables in Spring Hill. (Sarah Blazonis/Spectrum Bay News 9)

Serenity Stables Saving Horses and Humans: 'We Save Two'

Hernando County

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office released this photo. The dog that attacked a child has been euthanized. (Citrus County Sheriff's Office)

Citrus County Baby Attacked, Killed by Family Dog

Citrus County

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Lakeland Man, 52, Facing 100 Counts of Child Porn Possession

Polk County

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Two Fugitives Wanted for Separate Crimes Located in Central Florida Areas

Polk County

Clearwater crime scene

Body Prompts Death Investigation at Home Near Clearwater

Pinellas County

Myakka City man on fire

Man Found On Fire in Myakka City Identified; Death Considered a Homicide

Manatee County

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Teen Forced to Walk Nude Down Road in Dade City as Punishment

Pasco County

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Police: Motorcyclist, 44, Killed in St. Pete Crash

Pinellas County

Co-owners Jennifer Batts and Craig Morby have a grand vision for the former car lot at the corner of E. Parker Street and N. Massachusetts Avenue in Lakeland. They’re working with Lakeland’s Community Redevelopment Agency to turn it into a food truck park. (Stephanie Claytor/Spectrum News)

Former Lakeland Car Lot to Transform Into a Food Truck Park

Polk County

Winter Village

Winter Village Arrives in Downtown Tampa

Hillsborough County

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Hernando Schools Come Together to Support Hurricane Victims

Hernando County

"The bottom line is the only thing that should undermine credibility and confidence in our elections is the incompetence of Dr. Snipes and the Broward Elections Department," said U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio. (Samantha-Jo Roth/Spectrum News)

RECOUNT: Rubio Vocal On Recount, Hints At Possible Voter Fraud

Washington, D.C.

Florida On A Tankful

Florida On A Tankful: Immerse Yourself in Navy Seal History at Fort Pierce

Florida

Brayden Point scored three straight power-play goals in 1:31 (AP File Image)

Point Nets Hat Trick, Gourde Adds Game-Winner vs. Penguins

Florida

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Deputies: 3 Found Dead Inside House Damaged by Fire

Hillsborough County

Pass-a-Grille

Weather Forecast: Friday Coolest Day Since Last Spring

Tampa

The documents include a diagram of what appears to be the hotel's 1t floor layout, which includes rooms, a dining area, and more. (Florida Department of Environmental Protection)

5 Things We Noticed in Newly-Filed Star Wars Hotel Plans

Orlando

Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando to Raise Minimum Wage to $12 an Hour

Orlando

Pasco Fire Rescue personnel helping people injured in a crash on westbound State Road 52 at Hays Road, Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Courtesy of Pasco Fire Rescue)

8 Injured in Pasco Crash, Fire Rescue says

Pasco County

Many Florida residents are still recovering after Hurricane Irma hit the state in September 2017. (File photo)

Extra Childcare Assistance Offered for Maria, Irma Families

Hillsborough County

Broward School Superintendent Robert Runcie was grilled by the state public safety commission on the district’s response then and now to the massacre. (Greg Angel/Spectrum News)

Controversial Deputy a No-Show at Parkland Commission Meeting

Florida

Lee Elementary School in Tampa was destroyed in a fire in September 2017. (Spectrum Bay News 9)

Hillsborough School Board Renames Lee Elementary, Damaged in Fire

Hillsborough County

About 8 million Florida ballots were cast for the midterm elections, and all 67 counties are conducting recounts in three statewide races. (Spectrum News)

RECOUNT: Secretary of State Orders Manual Recount for 2 State Races

Florida

A PhotoPass photographer takes a picture of guests meeting Olaf from the movie "Frozen" in this undated file photo from Disney. Disney World is replacing PhotoPass photographers at 9 locations around the parks with automated cameras. (Disney)

Automated Cameras Replacing Some Disney PhotoPass Photographers

Orlando

SpaceX sent a Qatar communications satellite into space aboard this Falcon 9 rocket at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. (Spectrum News image)

SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 Rocket From Florida's Space Coast

Brevard County

USF's Mayan Kiir living dream as a college basketblal player.

USF's Mayan Kiir living dream of playing college basketball

Florida

The Lakewood Girls getting used to their new practice home at Gladden Park

A season long road trip

Florida

Fire death toll at 56 and counting in Northern California

AP

To end the holiday season, SeaWorld is hosting its Three Kings Day celebration, which will feature "specialty cuisine and celebratory experiences that honor the cherished traditions of Latin cultures." (SeaWorld)

SeaWorld Expands Holiday Lineup

Orange County

The holiday season kicks off Saturday, November 17, at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Christmas Town. (Busch Gardens)

Photos: Busch Gardens Christmas Town Opens This Weekend

Hillsborough County

Legoland Florida presented a miniature model of its upcoming land, The Lego Movie World, at the IAAPA Attractions Expo on Wednesday. (Ashley Carter/Spectrum News)

IAAPA EXPO LIVE UPDATES: Reveals from Disney World, Legoland

Florida

Universal kicked off its holiday festivities with a preview of 'The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts' projection show on Wednesday, November 15. (Ashley Carter/Spectrum News)

Hogwarts Projection Show, Grinch Returns for Holiday Festivities at Universal

Orange County

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Suspect In Drive-by Shooting, Police Chase Charged

Hillsborough County

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Pasco Supervisor of Elections Credits Team During Election Chaos

Pasco County

Blake Snell narrowly beat Justin Verlander and Corey Kluber for his first AL Cy Young.

Rays' Blake Snell wins American League Cy Young Award

Florida

Florida On A Tankful - greetings from Oakland

Florida On A Tankful: Escape City Life at Oakland Nature Preserve

Orange County

Cardiac nurse Ashley Prossick with care packages she received from her co-workers at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Co-workers Rally Around Nurse Displaced by Hurricane Michael

Hillsborough County

Scott Attends Senate New Member Orientation, Despite Race Not Yet Being Called

Washington, D.C.

FILE - In this July 27, 2018, file photo Michael Avenatti, talks to the media during a news conference in front of the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Los Angeles. Avenatti is in police custody in Los Angeles following domestic violence allegation. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Michael Avenatti Arrested in LA on Domestic Violence Charge

Nationwide

Seminole Heights resident Marlin Pesco cooks chickens for a church giveaway at New Season Apostolic Ministries.

Families Continue to Honor Seminole Heights Murder Victims 1 Year Later

Hillsborough County

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Police: Pedestrian Killed in St. Pete Crash

Pinellas County

Posner Park in Polk County

Weather Forecast: Showers, Storms Move Through Thursday

Tampa

About 8 million Florida ballots were cast for the midterm elections, and all 67 counties are conducting recounts in 3 statewide races. (Spectrum News)

RECOUNT: Scott to Recuse Himself From Election Certification

Florida

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1-Year-Old in Pasco in Critical Condition After Falling Into Pool

Pasco County

Aerial view of intersection of North 50th Street and E. Columbus Drive in Tampa. A chase involving a suspect vehicle and Tampa Police ended in the intersection with a crash Wednesday, November 14, 2018. (Courtesy of Sky 9)

1 Captured, 1 Sought After Tampa Police Vehicle Chase

Pinellas County

Interim memorial at Pulse nightclub in Orlando (Spectrum News file)

Federal Judge Tosses Pulse Families' Lawsuit Against Orlando, Officers

Orlando

Ralph Breaks VR, a new hyper-reality experience will arrive at Disney Springs on November 21. (Courtesy of IMLxLab)

Ralph Breaks VR to Launch at Disney Springs

Orlando

The $79 million, 167,000-square-foot complex is taking shape. (Trevor Pettiford/Spectrum Bay News 9)

Construction Taking Shape on St. Pete Police Headquarters

Pinellas County

L to R: Both "undervotes" and "overvotes" will be considered by elections officials if/when manual recounts are ordered following the release of the machine recount results this week. (Angie Angers/Spectrum Bay News 9)

FLORIDA RECOUNT: What Makes an 'Undervote' or an 'Overvote'?

Manatee County

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket sits ready at historic Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, in this undated photo from SpaceX. The launch pad was where Saturn V rockets and space shuttles once lifted off. (SpaceX)

1st Daytime Florida Launch in Months to Bring Heavy Crowds

Florida

List of missing in fire includes many in their 80s and 90s

AP

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Man Guilty of Killing Estranged Wife in Front of Kids Sentenced to Life

Hillsborough County

Volusia County deputies, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives responded to a Volusia County home Tuesday night over an explosive materials report. Investigators say a resident had an extremely dangerous explosive that's been used in terror attacks worldwide. (Sky 13)

Man Accused of Having 'Mother of Satan' Explosive Faces Judge

Florida

The Complete Streets Program has improved both safety and the look of many roadways.

GETTING THERE: Clearwater Residents Can Weigh in on Complete Streets Program

Pinellas County

The Skyliner gondola system will connect Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios to 4 resort hotels. (Disney rendering)

Disney Reveals Skyliner Opening, Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster Vehicle

Orange County

Nikolas Cruz, who is accused in the shooting deaths of 17 students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School earlier this year, attacked a detention center deputy on Tuesday, according to officials. (File photo of jail.)

Officials: Accused Parkland Shooter Attacks Detention Deputy

Florida

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Florida Woman Accused of Stealing Lobster From Restaurant Tank

Pinellas County

Pasco County Animal Services is using facial recognition technology to help identify lost dogs and cats. (PCAS)

Pasco Animal Services to Use Facial Recognition to Reunite Lost Pets, Owners

Pasco County

The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a special meeting on Thursday to consider names for Lee Elementary School. (Spectrum Bay News 9)

Hillsborough School Board to Consider New Names for Lee Elementary

Hillsborough County

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Chef's Kitchen: Roasted Tom Turkey with Vermont Maple Syrup, Rosemary and Sage

Tampa

Academy at the Lakes pitcher Lexi Kilfoyl is one of the top softball players in the country.

Academy at the Lakes Kilfoyl redefining big man on campus

FL

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Parkland Commission: Few Reported Behavior of Suspected Shooter

Tampa

California wildfires. (AP)

Disney Donates $500,000 Toward California Wildfire Relief

Orlando

The Latest: In NYC, Arlington, not everyone Amazon thrilled

New York State

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Police: Tarpon Springs Man, 25, Charged With Murder After Shooting Father

Pinellas County

Pinellas Technical High School student Alyssa Franzani feeds cows on the school's campus.

Pinellas Technical High School to be Renamed After Receiving Major Donation

Pinellas County

Florida statute requires a mandatory machine recount if the winner of a race wins by a margin of 0.50 percent or less. If the recount results are then 0.25 percent or smaller, a second hand recount is to be done. (File photo)

Nelson Files Lawsuit to Delay Florida Recount Deadline

Florida

St. Petersburg Fire Rescue personnel outside a home damaged by fire Tuesday morning, November 13, 2018. (Jorja Roman/Spectrum Bay News 9)

St. Pete Family Happy to be Alive After Fire Damages Home

Pinellas County

Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, Desmond Meade. (Erin Murray/Spectrum News 13)

Amendment 4 Advocate Explains How Measure Will be Implemented

Florida

L to R: Attorney Richard Escobar, former Tampa Police Officer Adam York, and York's wife, Lisa York. (Josh Rojas/Spectrum Bay News 9)

Former Tampa Police Officer Wants Job Back After Sexual Battery Charge Dropped

Hillsborough County

Sign outside Inlingua Language School campus in Orlando, Tuesday, November 13, 2018. (Adria Iraheta/Spectrum News)

Florida Language School Abruptly Shuts Down, Students Left in Limbo

Florida

Mike Cairns sits down one on one with Lightning rookie Mathieu Joseph

One on One with a Lightning rookie making an early impact

Florida

Poll workers in Manatee County conducting the state-mandated machine recount on Monday, November 12, 2018. (Angie Angers/Spectrum Bay News 9)

RECOUNT: If Needed, How Will a Manual Recount Work?

Manatee County

George Zimmerman, who is accused of sending threatening messages to a private investigator, received 12 months of probation. (File photo)

Zimmerman Gets Probation In Case of Threatening Private Investigator

Orange County

A group of international sand sculptors work together on a collaborative piece for this weekend's Sanding Ovations Masters Cup and Festival on Treasure Island, Tuesday, November 13, 2018. (Virginia Johnson/Spectrum Bay News 9)

On the Town: Sand Sculptors Converge on "Sanding Ovations" Competition

Pinellas County

Celebrate Outreach sign showing future "tiny home" along with ceremonial shovels where the group broke ground Monday on a future home for a homeless veteran. (Dalia Dangerfield/Spectrum Bay News 9)

Tiny Homes to Offer Big Hopes for Struggling Veterans

Pinellas County

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Sick Jail Inmate Dies; Polk Sheriff's Office Investigating

Polk County

Weeki Wachee

Weather Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, Chance of Showers Tonight

Tampa

A screen capture from a Facebook page purporting to be from Dion Cini shows a man holding up a "Trump 2020" sign on Splash Mountain. A Disney World spokeswoman said Cini has been permanently banned from the park. (Facebook)

Man Displays Trump Sign at Disney Again, Is Permanently Banned

Orlando

What will make Island H20 Live! different from other parks is that guests can download an app that will sync up with RFID wristbands, that gives them a unquie experience. (Margaritaville Resort Orlando)

Margaritaville Resort Orlando To Open New Water Park

Orange County

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Clearwater Police Officer Facing Second Arrest in 2 Weeks

Pinellas County

Woman dead in Tampa

Few Details Released in Tampa Death Investigation

Hillsborough County

PSTA bus involved in a fatal crash on Monday, November 12, 2018. (Courtesy of SKY 9)

Man, 58, Charged with DUI Manslaughter in Indian Rocks Beach Crash

Pinellas County

Exterior of Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital Discovers Cause of Discolored Surgical Instruments

Hillsborough County

LATEST NEWS

Thousands of "Hamilton" fans hoping to score tickets to the Orlando shows crashed the Dr. Phillips Center website Friday morning. (Ashley Carter/Spectrum News)

Demand for 'Hamilton' Tickets Crashes Dr. Phillips Center Website

Orange County

New experiences and tweaks to returning traditions are part of this annual Magic Kingdom Christmas party. (Courtesy of Walt Disney World Resort)

New Festivities, Flavors at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Orlando

Detectives say the teen strangled his mother after a fight over bad grades and buried her body beneath a fire pit at River City Church in DeBary. (Spectrum News 13)

Florida Teen Accused of Killing Mom Over Bad Grade to Be Tried as Adult

Florida

Bulls Dominate Ohio in Jamaica, Start Season 3-0 for First Time Since 2014

Florida