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Ninth or Never

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The Hard Road

She killed two kids. Now, would Jennifer Porter go to prison?
Valessa's Vengeance

A Tampa teen does the unspeakable. Plus, a look back.
Zoo Story

Life. Love. Jealousy. It's all happening at the zoo.
Kennel Trash

When 139 pitbulls were seized, people thought the worst.
A Cry in the Night

A scream for help goes unheeded. A shocking murder mystery.
Mama I'm a Big Girl

A budding young star's bumpy road to stardom.
Angels and Demons

Tampa Bay's most horrific crime was solved with a note.
A Story for Jake

A dad heads off to war and nothing is ever the same.
Walking to Paris

A random accident took his legs. But what about his spirit?
Following Francisco

One man's journey to Clearwater left a lasting legacy.
The edge of everything

When you're 13 years old, life can be complicated.
The Deuces

St. Pete's 22nd Street was once the vibrant hub of a community.
A Baseball Story

Before his newfound fame Josh Hamilton was a minor league Ray.

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