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SARASOTA - The attorney for convicted murderer John Lee says she may withdraw from the case so she can testify on his behalf during a hearing request for a mistrial.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Police say a gun found by a 9-year-old boy inside a bathroom stall at a movie theater in Tampa's Ybor City neighborhood belonged to a Hillsborough County deputy.

SARASOTA - Nik Wallenda is just days away from the biggest high wire walk of his life, and is close to wrapping up his practice sessions hereon the Suncoast.

Bradenton----As the June 18th Special election wraps up Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett says has his eyes are set on the future. "Our biggest concern is the November 14th election which is a major election," Bennett, admits the June, 18th Special Election is important for more than just the measures on the ballet.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will play in the Dubai Desert Classic in 2014 when the tournament marks its 25th year.

ATLANTA (AP) — Zack Wheeler lived up the hype in his major league debut, pitching six scoreless innings to lead the New York Mets to a 6-1 victory over the first-place Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader sweep on Tuesday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Back in the 1980s, when the New York Yankees were in a championship drought, there was one player most fans were inevitably drawn to.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler is back on the field with stitches on his face and blood on his jersey after a vicious collision at home plate.