Jennifer epstein. 3 those stories in a minute, but now, 3 3 3 was this a debate. Or a comedy routine . Thats what a lot of viewers were probably thinking. During last nights republican debate. 3 instead of focusing on the issues. The candidates bringing up everything from yoga. To hand size. Of course donald trump was right in the center of it. He was getting attacked from both ted cruz and marco rubio. In fact, some of the more heated exchanges. Were between rubio and cruz. Especially when the failed 3 ted cruz took some jabs at trump as well. While at the same time, he criticized everyone on the stage , for 3 the moderators ended the debate by asking all the other candidates if they would support trump if he becomes the republican nominee. And despite all the attacks, all three candidates said they would support trump. 3 the candidate who skipped last nights debate, is talking today. About the future of his campaign. Doctor ben carson is expected to talk at a conference in dc. He technically hasnt suspended his president ial campaign. But hes admitted he has no path to victory. There are rumors that Republican Party officials have been pushing carson to drop out. And run for marco rubios Old Senate Seat here in florida. Carson has a home. So he should be qualified. He might announce that senate run. During todays speech and fresh off last nights debate. Donald trump is heading back to florida this weekend. He has a rally planned at another college campus. This time, the university of Central Florida in orlando. Its going on at the cfe arena. Doors open at 9 am. And the event should start by noon. 3 3 here in the bay area a teacher sex scandal in highlands county, just got a lot bigger. Deputies are now looking into allegations against three educators. At three different schools. 3 including sebring high school. Avon Park High School and hillgustat middle. Sebring high teacher amanda rosercannady is being investigated. For sending lewd photos of herself to two 18yearold students. Avon park high teacher Bridget Silva is being investigated for having lewd pictures of a 16yearold the sheriff says additional charges are coming for teacher stacy hooks. She of having sex with a 14yearold student. And now charges as well. Polk county schools. Associate superintendent greg rivers sumbitted his resignation on thursday. Back in october, rivers filed a complaint against former superintendent kathryn leroy. It included nine allegations, including sexual harassment. Leroy eventually gave up her job as well. Under pressure from the school board. But rivers also faced criticism from the scandal. Rivers resignation is effective may 6th. He will be on paid leave until then. 3 3 today in st. Petersburg jury selection is expected to wrap up. In the hulk hogangawker trial. 3 the former wrestler is suing the gossip website for 100 Million Dollars, citing an invasion of privacy. Hogan sued several years ago, after gawker posted video from his sex tape. Hogan says he never consented to the filming. Gawker issued a statement thursday saying. Quote. Hogan bragged about his sex life for years. Denied this sexual encounter. And now thinks his own choices are worth one hundred million. If they finish choosing a jury todayas expected Opening Statements should begin on monday. 3 a big decision. On floridas death penalty. Governor rick scotts office says he will sign into law. A bill that changes how the state sentences criminals to die. 3 the fix was necessary after the Us Supreme Court ruled in january that floridas Capital Punishment system is unconstitutional. But law experts believe this revamped death penalty. Still doesnt address all the problems. 3 the Us Supreme Court said floridas system was unconstitutional because it allowed judges to impose the jury. So. Lawmakers changed that. They also tried to address another argument that floridas system is unfair because it doesnt require an unanimous decision from the jury. Like most of the country does. Compromise. Requiring ten out of 12 jurors to agree. Before that, it only had to be analyst Anthony Rickman 3 but rickman says theres a problem with this compromise. He says it leaves the law vulnerable to appeal. He says the first person to be sentenced under the new law will challenge it. And it will again end up before the Supreme Court. And as for all the inmates currently on floridas death row. The state still has to decide apply to them. And another controversial scotts desk. The Florida Senate approved the pastor protection act. Its a bill aimed at protecting clergy members who object to performing wedding ceremonies for gay and lesbian couples. Opponents of the bill say its unnecessary because ministers already have First Amendment protections. 17 other states have passed similar protections since the Supreme Court legalized same sex marriage last june. 3 3 this years back to be shorter than in years past. And it will not include one very expensive item. 3 the state is scaling down the backtoschool tax holiday from 10 days. To just three days. It will run from friday, august fifth. Through sunday, august seventh. During that time, shoppers can buy clothes and School Supplies without paying a sales tax. But legislators are also limiting the holiday to clothes costing 60dollars or less. Last year, it covered clothes 100dollars or less. The tax holiday also wont cover computers. 3 today in st. Petersburg construction begins on the citys tallest building. Groundbreaking for the one st. Petersburg condo tower is set to start at ten am. Mayor Rick Kriseman and several other city officials will be on hand for the historic event. The tower is 41 stories high, with more than 250 condo units. An elevated deck with a pool and fitness center. And a connected hyatt hotel. The 90 Million Dollar project should be finished sometime next year. Fox 13s Shayla Reaves will join us live from st. Pete in our next half hour. With much more on the still ahead this 3 hour on good day a galaxy, far, far away. Just got a lot closer. Disney world gives us a big update. On star wars land. 3 plus ever try to sled. Without snow . The dry dilemma. Facing one of the most famous races in the world. 3 3 3 3 3 break 1 2 00break 2 1 45 medley served with sirloin steak. The sizzling sound of fresh florida vegetables mingling together; saut\ zucchini, squash, bell peppers, and tomatoes in golden olive oil. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with juicy sirloin steak. Thats how easily pan roasted florida vegetables complete a delicious meal. Visit freshfromflorida. Com for more great recipes. And remember, delicious is always served fresh from florida. 3 making headlines across america what really caused the death of whitney answers today. 3 a judge in atlanta has agreed to unseal the autopsy report for Bobbi Kristina brown. Media lawyers argued that keeping the autopsy report sealed violates state and federal laws. Brown was found unresponsive in a bathtub more than a year ago. She later died in hospice care. The medical examiner says the information could be released. As soon as today. Bobbis ex boyfriend found her in the tub. And some family members have accused him of playing a role in her death. He has not been charged. 3 in minnesota. Almost a hundred dogs have been rescued, after a huge hoarding situation. A total of 95 dogs were removed from a single home in minneapolis. The investigation spanned seven months, after the Humane Society got tip that they were living in horrible conditions. The couple that lived in the home surrendered the pets earlier this week. Thankfully, the dogs are okay. Many have already been adopted to new families. And dozens more will soon be adopted out as well. No word on any charges against the couple. Famous sled dog race gets underway this weekend in alaska. But the iditarod could be missing something pretty important the snow the Anchorage Area has actually had a pretty warm winter, and not a lot of snow has accumulated on the race paths. And without snow. Those sleds will get stuck. The city had a backup plan though. They started stockpiling snow. In seven train cars. And they will pour it out. If they need to. The race starts. Tomorrow. 3 3 3 3 3 americas best. Was on display last night in tampa. Up next well show you how the Us Womens Soccer Team shined at Raymond James stadium. 3 plus finally in first the Tampa Bay Lightning accomplished two night. Its all ahead in sports, right after the break. Liquid that lasts for twelve hours . Liquid. Its advanced formula releases powerful medicine that acts fast medicine lasts for 12 hours. Enough pressure in here for ya . Im gonna take mucinex sinusmax. Too late, were about to take off. These dissolve fast. Theyre new liquid gels. And youre coming with me. You realize i have gold status . Mucinex sinusmax liquid gels. Dissolves fast to unleash max strength medicine. Lets end this. 3 time to talk some sports this morning. And lets begin , with the hottest team in the nhl. The Tampa Bay Lightning. And it doesnt the lightning are now tied for first place in the atlantic division, after the Florida Panthers lost last night. 3 to ottawa. Where the bolts were taking on the senators last night. The bolts really took off in second period. Cedric paquette got his own rebound. And scored. Later in the second. Tyler johnson is rejected. But ondrej palat is there to put it back. Bolts up two nothing. The scoring would continue. With two more goals from Nikita Kucherov and steven stamkos. Ben bishop got 3 33 saves. And the bolts won, four to one. Theyve now won eight in row. Tying their franchise record. They can break the mark tomorrow night at home. Against the carolina hurricanes. 3 thursday. In their Second Spring training matchup. Taking on the baltimore orioles. Rays pitcher Erasmo Ramirez had two scoreless 3 innings, and gave up just one hit. The rays bats. Warmed up early. In the second inning, an rbi double for desmond jennings. He is now 3 for four so far later in the second, Corey Dickerson just obliterated this one. The ball bounced onto the roof of the rays offices and landed an estimated 569 feet away from home plate the rays won. Ten to three. They head to fort myers today to face the red sox. 3 a big treat for soccer fans last night at Raymond James stadium. More than taking on england. In 72nd minute. The home crowd has reason to cheer usas crystal dunn with the missle shot to the upper corner. No chance for the england goaltender , its onenothing us. England tried to tie it in the 82nd minute. But hope solo easily stops the corner kick. Usa wins 10. Theyve given up just one goal in their last eleven matches. 3 and some great sports news for tampa. Our city is a finalist to host another superbowl. The announcement came thursday, during an nfl owners meeting. The options are super bowl 54 in 2020. Or super bowl 55 in 2021. Other contenders for the big games include atlanta, los angeles and miami. A final decision will be made in may. 3 when we come back, ill have another check on your friday forecast. 3 plus. The heart of rock and roll will still be beating. This weekend in the bay area. A look at all the hot happenings, right 3 3 3 3 a lot of hot happenings this weekend in tampa bay. And heres a quick check of the events to put on your calendar 3 of course the biggest event this weekend, is the florida strawberry festival. It kicked off yestrday. As always. There are plenty of rides, games and delicious foods to pick from including the strawberry 3 shortcake the festival runs through march 13th. Gates open today at ten am. The midway opens at noon. 3 another big draw for the strawberry festival. The concerts. And there are some big headliners this weekend. Including cheap trick tomorrow. And donny and marie osmond on sunday. The osmonds will take the stage at 7 30 sunday. And our own charley belcher. Will introduce them there are to all the concerts. But get there early, because a lot of people will probably be camped out for them. Reserved tickets are 25 dollrs for cheap trick, 55dollars for donnie and marie. 3 one of the bay areas biggest art shows is this weekend. The gasparilla festival of the arts takes place saturday and sunday at Curtis Hixon Park in downtown tampa. Artists from all kinds of media will put their work on display. More than a hundred thousand people are expected to attend. A group of artists will aso participate in an art showcase. And vie for the title best of show. The event is free. You just have to worry about parking. 3 the spring break season kicks off this weekend. With the annual wildsplash concert in clearwater. Its taking place saturday afternoon at coachman park. Its hosted by Radio Station wild 94point1, and rapper lil wayne is headlining this years show. Rappers fabolous and jr castro will also be on hand. It tomorrow. Tickets start at 35dollars. 3 superstar dj 3 steve aoki makes a stop in the bay area saturday night. He has a show at the amphitheatre in ybor city. The Award Winning dj is pretty huge on the Electronic Music Scene and has collaborated with the likes of linkin park and iggy azalea. The show starts at 10 pm, tickets are 30dollars. 3 and on sunday night. You can catch huey lewis and the news at bush gardens. Its all part of their food and wine festival. Visitors can taste food, wine and cocktails. Huey and the news take the stage at 6 pm and the concert is included with admission. But you can pay extra for reserved seating. And food 3 still ahead another multiMillion Dollar mystery. Who is floridas latest powerball winner . We just got a few new clues. Is live in st. Petersburg with more on one big project 3 3 today its florida flatbread with fresh tomatoes and bell peppers. Lets start by spreading olive oil and garlic on our flatbread. Then we add cheese; but what really makes this dish special are the florida bell peppers, and juicy tomatoes. When the cheese is melted and bubbly its done. Just cut and serve. And thats how easily florida flatbread with tomato and sweet bell peppers can become a meal time favorite. Look for the fresh from florida label when you shop. Remember, delicious is always
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