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'RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH COLD RUNNING WATER" : The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that "black rain" caused by strikes on Iranian oil depots could lead to respiratory problems. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/black-rain-in-iran-prompts-who-health-warning/

CAUGHT ON CAM: A Florida car wash worker was caught on surveillance video taking down a man who was seen approaching the business armed with an axe, deputies said. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-car-wash-worker-takes-down-man-armed-with-axe-deputies-say/ 

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of a 75-year-old inmate who was set to be executed this week even though he was not in the building when the victim was killed. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/alabama-governor-commutes-death-sentence-of-man-who-didnt-kill-anyone/ 

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ARRESTED: Florida deputies say they arrested a woman after her 76-year-old roommate was found unresponsive and "beyond help." https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/florida-woman-confesses-to-murdering-roommate-deputies-say/

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“Donald Trump wants to bully and cheat his way through a midterm election that he knows Republicans will lose, but we won’t let him," DNC Chair Ken Martin said in a statement. https://www.wfla.com/news/dnc-sues-trump-administration-for-any-plans-to-deploy-federal-agents-at-polling-sites/

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The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said a Brandon couple is behind bars after killing the man subletting their apartment on Monday evening. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/brandon-couple-murdered-man-subletting-their-apartment-sheriffs-office-says/ 

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The Tampa Riverwalk has been officially nominated for best riverwalk in the United States. Here's how to cast your vote.
https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/tampa-riverwalk-nominated-for-best-riverwalk-in-the-u-s/ 

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"I asked the Lord to take me home if it was my time to go, and I put it in his hands," one survivor said. "He put his hands around me and I made it through. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/how-survivors-rode-out-a-deadly-ef3-tornado-in-michigan-were-going-for-a-ride-now/

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New research shows students who were not school age during the COVID-19 pandemic are struggling to catch up in reading. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/reading-scores-for-young-kids-lag-years-after-pandemic-research/

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The USDA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are working on a new facility to use radiation-treated screwworm flies to keep the invasive pest from reaching our country. https://www.wfla.com/border-report-tour/minneapolis-firm-gets-610m-contract-to-build-sterile-fly-facility-to-fight-screwworm/ 

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#BREAKING About 140 U.S. military service members have been injured in the escalating conflict with Iran, according to the Pentagon. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/live-white-house-holds-press-briefing-amid-intensifying-iran-strikes/ 

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A woman was found guilty of making violent threats against MAGA supporters in a video posted to TikTok.
https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/sarasota-woman-found-guilty-of-calling-for-maga-supporters-to-be-shot-on-sight/ 

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NEW INFORMATION: The Bradenton Police Department and family of the man killed this morning are offering conflicting accounts of how the officer-involved shooting unfolded. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/manatee-county/bradenton-police-on-scene-of-an-officer-involved-shooting/ 

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A 'bee whisperer' lived up to his name, remaining cool, calm, and collected when he was swarmed with some 30,000 bees without any protective gear. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/bee-whisperer-swarmed-by-30000-bees-i-could-feel-the-weight/ 

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President Donald Trump has appointed Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to the Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors, having her replace her late husband. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/erika-kirk-appointed-to-air-force-academy-board/ 

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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary on Tuesday threatened President Trump after he warned Iran against stopping oil from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/top-iranian-security-official-to-trump-be-careful-not-to-get-eliminated-yourself/

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FIFA's World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is “too big” to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran. https://www.wfla.com/news/world-cup-chief-operating-officer-says-tournament-is-too-big-to-be-postponed-amid-global-turmoil/ 

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IT'S NESTING SEASON 🐣 Keep an eye (and ear) out for shorebirds nesting on rooftops in Tampa Bay, wildlife officials say. Here's what to do if you find a nest on your building: https://www.wfla.com/news/look-out-for-nesting-shorebirds-on-tampa-bay-rooftops-wildlife-officials-say/ 

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#DEVELOPING: Crews are working to extinguish a fire at a junkyard in Tampa. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/crews-battle-2-alarm-junkyard-fire-in-tampa/ 

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#BREAKING Little information has been released about the circumstances around the shooting, but BPD confirmed no officers were injured. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/manatee-county/bradenton-police-on-scene-of-an-officer-involved-shooting/ 

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The majority of NASA’s Van Allen Probe A spacecraft is expected to burn up on re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere on Tuesday. https://www.wfla.com/glance-at-the-galaxy/parts-of-1300-pound-nasa-spacecraft-to-come-crashing-back-to-earth-on-tuesday/ 

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Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/ubers-women-only-option-goes-nationwide-in-the-us/ 

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DEVELOPING | Part of US-19 in Hudson is blocked after a fatal crash early Tuesday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. https://www.wfla.com/news/pasco-county/fatal-crash-in-hudson-blocks-part-of-us-19-fhp/

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An aquarium in Florida is is celebrating one of its manatees as it sets a new world record.
https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-manatee-named-romeo-sets-world-record-as-oldest-manatee/ 

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It's the final week of the legislative session, and lawmakers are set to finish up on Friday, but one very important item is still up in the air: the state budget. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-legislative-session-reaches-final-week-with-no-state-budget/ 

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An Alabama mother is being charged with the murder of her little girl after police say she killed her on Christmas and tried to conceal the crime for months. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/mother-killed-missing-daughter-tossed-body-in-dumpster-enterprise-police-claim/ 

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The City of Tampa was illuminated in blue in honor of a Master police officer who sacrificed his life in the line of duty five years ago.
https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/city-shines-blue-to-honor-tampa-officer-who-died-in-the-line-of-duty/ 

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The Bradenton Police Department said a search for a missing man that stretched over 24 hours had a happy ending thanks to a department K9. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/manatee-county/bradenton-police-searching-for-missing-74-year-old-with-health-issues/ 

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A young Florida panther named Loper who was injured in a vehicle collision has found a permanent home at ZooTampa Lowry Park. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/rehabilitated-panther-finds-permanent-home-at-zootampa/