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Lt. Michael Wessel served in the fire service for more than 14 years before medical complications forced his retirement. He and his family got a new mortgage-free home on Wednesday. The other mortgage-free home went to Stacey Falzarano and her three small children. She is the widow of Air Force Colonel Thomas Falzarano, who died unexpectedly five years ago. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube Stacey previously served on the Pentagon's Survivors Advocacy Council.

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Hillsborough County's Upper Tampa Bay Trail reopened Tuesday after nearly two years of being closed. The backstory: Last October's hurricanes finished knocking down an old railroad bridge that linked two of the main sections of the trail. Officials say the bridge that replaced it will stand up to "Just about anything." READ: Former hospital to become affordable housing for seniors The trail runs from Town N' Country near Alonzo High School to the Citrus Park area near Peterson Road Park.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Lloyd Sowers

The BriefThe Upper Tampa Bay has reopened after being closed for two years. The trail spans 7.5 miles from Town N' Country to Citrus Park. Nearly 300,000 people used to use the trail annually before it closed two years ago. TAMPA - Hillsborough County's Upper Tampa Bay Trail reopened Tuesday after nearly two years of being closed. The backstoryLast October's hurricanes finished knocking down an old railroad bridge that linked two of the main sections of the trail.

2 weeks ago | fox13news.com | Lloyd Sowers

The class of 1975 at Tampa's Jesuit High School recently held their 50th class reunion. 70 percent of the class attended. They say attending the all- boys high school forged friendships that have lasted 50 years. Classmates regularly play golf together and tailgate at sporting events. They issued a challenge to other Jesuit graduating classes to match their endowment that pays tuition for deserving students who can't afford it. Many have lived in the Tampa Bay Region their entire lives.

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State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is teaching STEM to local high school students. They call it The Investigators Lab Crime Solving Experiences. Professors simulate a crime and introduce the students to the upper-level chemistry, technology, and math that professionals use to help solve cases. Local college gives high schoolers a forensic investigator experience. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. 24 students were accepted from various area high schools.