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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Friday that his office will not defend convictions under a 2018 law that banned bump stocks in the state.

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At least 180 passengers and crew members were rescued after a tanker collided with a docked riverboat on the Mississippi River. https://t.co/LMOIiYbXWv

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I've been told Florida football has arrived in Lexington ahead of their game vs. Kentucky
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A business owner whose barbershop was damaged in a deadly shooting that killed a young man in Riverview was in disbelief at the violence. At this time, investigators have yet to determine a motive. https://t.co/EgORoKYuHH

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Passengers at Tampa International Airport are feeling the effects of the FAA nationwide ground stop caused by a telecommunications outage. https://t.co/h781AnN3uC

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As newly elected state lawmakers wrap up freshman orientation and prepare to return to Tallahassee next week for their official swearing-in ceremonies, one question is already dominating conversations at the Capitol: Can Governor-elect Byron Donalds avoid the “capitol clashes” that marked much of the last two legislative sessions?

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SETTLEMENT: Family Dollar will be required to pay $3 million to the states involved in the case, including Florida. https://t.co/Nj5mor02aF

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Detectives are asking the public for help identifying a suspect they believe robbed a local bank Friday afternoon.

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"YOU LET THE DOG SUFFER": A man is in custody after deputies spotted an emaciated dog in his yard during a wellness check in August, according to the sheriff's office. Sheriff Wayne Ivey said that although deputies and veterinarians attempted to save his life, the dog, Brutus, passed away the next day.
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#BREAKING The Tampa International Airport has announced it is temporarily cutting shuttle access to the airside terminals amid the FAA nationwide ground stop to avoid capacity issues. https://t.co/h781AnNBka

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Kiefer Sutherland is fighting back against allegations that he assaulted an Uber driver. https://t.co/owGmJr4p78

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TOP RETIREMENT SPOTS: If you're looking for somewhere to spend your golden years, a new report revealed the top places to retire in 2027. https://t.co/T6kdTWAytu

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RECALL: BMW has issued a recall of more than 720,000 vehicles over an issue that poses the risk of fire even if the cars are turned off, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). https://t.co/wht0pt5nwK

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Emergency response crews rushed to the scene after a tanker collided with a cruise ship near the Port of New Orleans on the Mississippi River.
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DENGUE CASES: Recently updated data from the Florida Department of Health showed that Dengue fever cases in Pinellas County surpassed 100 in the first week of November. https://t.co/9oew6014j4

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"THE MUSIC WILL CONTINUE!": The owner of the Jannus concert venue says a listing for the property's sale is a mistake, explaining that while the current Jannus Live operators' lease is ending, the venue will simply switch to a new one. https://t.co/td6R1E46Po

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NEXT "BACHELOR": ABC has revealed that Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman is the star of the 30th season of the hit reality dating show "The Bachelor." "I have a tough time holding conversation with one girl. Thirty is going to be pretty tough," the 27-year-old NFL practice-squad player said. https://t.co/5d6h4ceHBJ

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SUPER SPEEDER ARREST: A driver was arrested after deputies said they clocked him going 156 mph on a highway in Gibsonton. https://t.co/d2MHNVNdy9

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The U.S. Postal Service announced it will raise domestic shipping prices, making the fuel surcharge permanent in 2027.  https://t.co/h3hggkKiQi

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President Trump’s job approval rating sits at a second-term low in a new post-election survey, showing little sign of improvement after his party suffered widespread losses in the midterms. https://t.co/Zz9cDqPRGq