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A growing number of voters are saying enough is enough with Democrats and Republicans and are now looking at third party candidates. Paul LaGrone has a in-depth look at what is causing the surge and the questions/consequences surrounding an independent candidate in the 2024 election. Plus, we get Your Voice on whether a third-party candidate could win the White House.

Supports rises for a third major political party in the U.S.

Increased pressure, Friday, for the head of the Republican Party of Florida, Chair Christian Ziegler, to step down amid allegations of sexual assault. The calls for resignation now include Florida Democrats and Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.  “I don't see how he can continue with that investigation ongoing, given the gravity of those situations, and so I think that I think he should step aside, I think he should tend to that," DeSantis said late Thursday evening, following a debate with Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA). "He's innocent until proven guilty, but we just can't have a party chair that is under that type of scrutiny.”

Governor DeSantis calls for Christian Ziegler to step down as Florida GOP Chair

A St. Petersburg plastic surgeon who continued to practice medicine for years after being arrested for possession of methamphetamine learned on Thursday that he would not have to serve any jail time despite pleading guilty to two felony charges in Pinellas County Circuit Court.  The ABC Action News I-Team has previously reported on the case  Dr. William Wright Adams entered a guilty plea to felony charges of burglary and possession of methamphetamine. He could have been sentenced to up to 20 years in prison, and the guidelines called for a 22.8 month minimum sentence.

Florida plastic surgeon pleads guilty to possession of crystal meth and burglary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have teamed up with Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County, donating their own money and time to help create affordable housing for the community that roots for them every week.   More than a dozen Bucs players, along with team staff, joined other Habitat volunteers to work on homes under construction in Temple Terrace — including the two they are helping to fund.   "The special thing about it is seeing the family and how hard they are working," Bucs running back Rachaad White said. "For us to be in a certain spot or predicament in our life where we can help or donate whatever we need to donate: time and money, things like that."

Bucs team up with Habitat for Humanity Hillsborough to help build affordable housing

A 14-year-old was arrested Thursday for his alleged connection to the deadly Ybor City mass shooting that occurred on October 29.  According to TPD, two officers saw the suspect displaying a firearm before fleeing the scene on the night of the shooting. The teen suspect was tracked to Palm Beach and eventually arrested.  He faces two charges, including a felony count of a minor in possession of a firearm while wearing a mask and one felony count of carrying a concealed firearm.

14-year-old arrested in connection to Ybor City mass shooting

Stassy Olmos speaks to residents in Cape Coral who are frustrated with the lack of government assistance and aid following Hurricane Ian's devastation.

Cape Coral residents frustrated with lack of help

A statewide grand jury said Monday the nation’s border crisis poses “physical and financial dangers” to Floridians. Its new report also offers state lawmakers recommendations ahead of their January return to the capitol.  The panel’s latest findings are its fifth presentment since its inception last year. It again hits the Biden Administration over border policy as critics consider the release a partisan effort to undermine the president.  The 146-page report suggested nearly three million — more than 8,000 a day — attempted to cross into the U.S. in 2022 alone illegally. A third, the grand jury found, were stopped by authorities— while the remaining either “got away” or await immigration court hearings. Florida, the panel estimated, now has nearly a million residing in the state illegally.

New Florida grand jury report calls for more immigration reforms

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School will soon be performing on a nationwide stage.  “A surreal feeling, it’s incredible. It’s something that’s once in a lifetime,” said Adam Rivero.  Rivero is a sophomore, one of 161 students who call themselves a member of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Eagle Regiment.  It includes brass instruments, percussion, and color guard. They are a community of students who love one thing: music.  “I’m glad that we are going to be able to showcase Stoneman Douglas in a positive light and show the world that there is talent out of Stoneman Douglas,” shared the student.  Since September, the band has been working around the clock to prepare for an opportunity unlike any other. It’s a chance to show the world their talent at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Eagle Regiment takes flight to the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade

Christmas tree suppliers in the Tampa Bay Area are struggling with their tree supply this holiday.  In previous years, there have been issues with inflation and worker shortages, but this year, the cause is the weather.  It’s the sound of cutting a real Christmas tree that for many, brings holiday cheer.

Christmas tree farms say drought is causing tree shortage

An organization called Coastal Crusaders is asking people to really focus on the planet this weekend. They said while many people will be shopping, people need to also focus on giving back to the planet.  "There's only one world, and we have to take care of it," said 15-year-old Zoey Yuhasz, who volunteers with Coastal Crusaders.  Yuhasz's passion is protecting the environment.

Pinellas County organizations focus on cleaning up beaches after Thanksgiving celebrations

Grandmother continues fight to care for granddaughter in foster care

The I-Team previously exposed how Dr. William Wright Adams, a St. Petersburg plastic surgeon, was arrested twice for possession of methamphetamine.  In a follow-through to that investigation, I-Team investigator Adam Walser is hearing from a former patient of Dr. Adams who said she had complications from surgeries.  “It’s been physically, emotionally and financially daunting,” said Tiffany Soriano.

Patient of Florida plastic surgeon arrested for meth reports complications

This week the Florida Governor and the California Governor took the stage for a debate. Our capitol correspondent Forrest Saunders looks back at who won and what is next. Plus, our political analyst Dr. Susan MacManus joins us to discuss the debate and the latest on the scandal developing with The Florida COP Chair Christian Zeigler.

DeSantis vs. Newsom debate and Florida politics

How to save on Black Friday