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WTSP-TV - Top Stories

Defeated appraiser not ready to leave

He lost the election, but defeated Sarasota  Property Appraiser Jim Todora isn't ready to give up the job. The man who won the election says he's getting no help from the man he will replace.

Disabled man shocked by reduced Social Security check

A 54-year-old man who was disabled in a trucking accident nine years ago got a shock when he opened his Social Security Disability check this month. It was about $300 less than usual.

Scoring a new stadium could cost Hillsborough taxpayers

Since the Rays' fans are all across Tampa Bay should everyone help pay for a new stadium?

Reggie connects with Tommy Franks

Reg caught up with Retired General Tommy Franks at the Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School in Tampa today. Franks was a guest for the school's Distinguished Speaker Series Agenda.

How does a 2-month tax holiday for taxpayers sound?

As the federal government hands out billions to bail out banks, one Texas Congressman has a better idea on how to use the remaining $350 billion.

Shooting victim sues gunman's mom for not helping police

James Dolan, blinded after getting shot in his Radio Shack store in 2004, is also suing his former employer and a mall, claiming inadequate security.

Kid City/Safety Village closing

Kid City, formerly called Safety Village, is closing for good. Friday is the last chance for families to visit.

Local students build a life-size gingerbread house!

What do you get when you take 500 pounds of gingerbread, 220 pounds of icing, 100 pounds of jellybeans and 800 cookies?  A life-size gingerbread house, of course. It's now on display at Westfield Citrus Park mall.

Home with Hollywood history opens doors for holiday charity

New Port Richey homeowners hold a holiday home tour to raise money for charity.

Share your regifting tips and stories

More people say they're regifting - giving a gift they received from someone to another person.

Turn in your gun in Lakeland, get $50!

The Lakeland Police Department is offering a $50 gift card for each firearm turned in while supplies last.  The Gun Buy-Back happens on Saturday, December 13.

Punk charged in three 7/11 robberies

Police say the teen's arrest history includes 11 prior criminal charges.

"Dubai Pier" -- in Florida???

Redington pier owner changes name -- just to irk city hall

FHP: Drunk driver kills Bradenton icon

Julissa Martinez, 20, has been charged with DWI manslaughter after crashing into the car driven by Mary Ann DeLazzer, the manager of the Our Daily Bread soup kitchen.  Deputies say DeLazzer was killed instantly.

Law may change to help insider get six figure job

The Hillsborough Legislative Delegation is going to sponsor a bill that would change the job qualifications of a local agency. If the bill passes, it would help an insider who is currently not qualified get a six-figure job.

Send a holiday card to a wounded warrior

For years, holiday cards sent "any soldier" at a military hospital have been turned away. Now, the American Red Cross is stepping up to make sure our heroes get one million holiday greetings.

Costing less to fill up: how does $1.67 sound?

We found gas as cheap as $1.67 on Gas Watch as gas prices continue to fall.

New Scam: Pay up, or Die!

A new email scam claims that you are the target of a murder-for-hire. The only way to live is by paying the scammers $8000.

Man arrested after child porn found on computer

A computer technician who found child porn on a client's computer turned him in to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Man's body found in pond next to submerged golf cart

Brooksville police say they found a man in a pond next to his submerged golf cart.

WTSP-TV - National Stories

Palin files late disclosure for free trips

Administrative error blamed for not reporting trips nearly two years ago.

Reid: Carmaker aid bill doesn't have needed votes

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says the Democrats' plan to tap the Wall Street rescue fund to save U.S. automakers doesn't have the votes to pass.

Trial over Pickford Oscar opens in LA

Jurors will decide whether to allow the sale of a statuette won by the solent film star for 1929's "Coquette."

Nordstrom agrees to $60,000 fine in settlement

The government says Nordstrom Inc. has agreed to pay a $60,000 fine for being slow to report it sold children's jackets and sweaters with drawstrings.

Empire State stuntman convicted

Jeb Corliss faces up to a year in prison for trying to jump off the 102-story building in 2006.

Quake with magnitude of 6.1 hits northern Japan

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Toy army figures recalled

Surface paint on the face of the figures contained excessive levels of lead.

Doll clothing sets recalled

Surface paints contain too much lead

Carnival sues Rolls over QM2

Carnival Corp. is suing Rolls-Royce over a propulsion system for the Queen Mary 2 ship that the Miami-based cruise line claims is defective.

US gives Mexico millions to fight drug cartels

The U.S. government has finally released the first part of a $400 aid package to support Mexico's police and soldiers in their fight against drug cartels.

NY Public Library displays rare Rowling book

A rare original edition of J.K. Rowling's latest book is going on display at the New York Public Library, just as the work is being published around the world.

'ER' to end its lengthy run March 12, NBC says

A week after that medical drama ends its 15-season run, NBC will introduce a new series set in the present but based on the Biblical tale of David and Goliath

Andrews to succeed Cronkite on PBS

Julie Andrews is succeeding Walter Cronkite as host of the Vienna Philharmonic's annual New Year's Day concert on PBS.

Study raps Web sites touting stem cell therapies

Clinics that offer stem cell treatments on their Web sites can't always back up their claims.

Family of man trampled by NY shoppers sue Wal-Mart

The family of a man who was trampled at a New York Wal-Mart accuses the company of stirring up a shopping frenzy that led the 270-pound worker to be crushed to death.

Holiday displays dimmed in cash-strapped cities

Economic woes are forcing some communities to unplug holiday light displays and scale back other seasonal celebrations.

What do you think of Katie's new 'do?

Obama names Richardson to head Commerce

President-elect Barack Obama has tapped New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to be his commerce secretary.

Obama reserves judgment on automakers' plans

President-elect Barack Obama says it appears that the heads of the Big Three automakers are coming back to Congress with a “more serious set of plans” for how their companies are going to survive.

Does the IRS owe you money?

The IRS recently announced that there is $266 million in undelivered refunds. Do they owe you money? Put your name in and check here.

        
   
   
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