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Not Every Parent Wants to Escort Their Kid to School, Read about how one child was abused by a family member just for asking her to go with him on his first day

Don't Count on It Cooling Off Anytime Soon Forecasters say Tampa Bay area residents can plan on another hot week with strong chances for showers in the afternoon and evening hours.

Are You Ready for Some Football?: With less than a month to go before the Bucs’ home opener against the New Orleans Saints fans will find some tickets for the big game are still available. Be prepared to shell out some serious green though: remaining tickets for the Sept. 15 game start at $42. Is a Bucs game worth the price? How do you think they’ll fare this season? Tell us by commenting below and be sure to check out the Bucs’ sites for more details about tickets.

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Looking for a job?: If you’re in the market for a new position, a trip into Tampa’s Westshore district might be in order today, Aug. 20. National Career Fairs is playing host to a job fair at DoubleTree Hotel, 4500 W. Cypress St., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more details, check out this story.

Hitting the Books: The 2013-14 school year is off to a start throughout the Tampa Bay area. What do you miss about the kids being out of school?

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