The Associated Press
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Police say the two shootings happened as thousands of people were gathered for celebrations in downtown in Orlando. A 17-year-old male suspect was taken into custody.
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A former health department lawyer says state attorneys wrote a letter under his name and told him to mail it to TV stations threatening legal action over a 'Yes on 4' ad.
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Tampa Bay has not been hit directly by a major hurricane since 1921, and authorities fear luck is about to run out for the region and its 3.3 million residents.
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Milton’s growth Monday sets the stage for a dangerous storm surge in Tampa Bay and potential mass evacuations less than two weeks after Helene swamped the coastline.
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The major hurricane is moving over the Gulf of Mexico and headed toward large population centers including Tampa and Orlando.
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says the agency tasked with helping communities recover from Hurricane Helene needs Congress to provide additional funds.
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In the Big Bend, some lost nearly everything they own. Some churches canceled regular services while others like Faith Baptist Church in Perry opted to worship outside.
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Hurricane Helene is projected to be a Category 4 hurricane when it makes landfall in the Big Bend region Thursday night or Friday morning.
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Helene is getting closer to the southern Gulf of Mexico with Tallahassee in its sights. It's expected to be a major hurricane when it makes landfall late Thursday.
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The extra money is for teams that win in the postseason. The “success initiative” could mean up to $25 million more for a school in a big year, based primarily on football.