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More rain expected today
We begin what appears to be the start of the rainy season.
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Tornado death toll could reach 91
At least 51 people -- including seven children at an elementary school -- were killed when a massive tornado struck an area outside Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon, officials said.
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TIMELAPSE VIDEO: Tornado in Oklahoma
Watch a video timelapse of the tornado as it ripped through the Oklahoma City area today, flattening entire neighborhoods and setting buildings on fire.
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Sinkhole opens in Boca Raton
A water main of undetermined size broke Monday afternoon, making the ground soft and causing a sinkhole to open near the Boca Town Center, according to Chris Helfrich, director of the Utility Services Department for the City of Boca Raton.
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Rape Crisis Center comes to Palm Beach
A local mom with a tale of survival that will never leave you and a fight for change that will surely inspire you. Contact 5 Investigator Shannon Cake has the story.
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New house awarded to Army sergeant
A Fort Pierce Army sergeant received a new home in Port St. Lucie, Monday.
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Hunt could use 'Romeo and Juliet' law
A growing controversy about the legal fate of an 18-year-old Sebastian girl is stirring as more and more residents throw their support behind Kaitlyn Hunt. She is accused of "lewd and lascivious assault" against a then 14-year-old Sebastian High …
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Entertainment
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Doctor not the only one without contract
AEG attorney says Michael Jackson's doctor was not the only person working without a fully executed contract.
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Kardashian t-shirt controversy
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's sent a letter to Khloe Kardashian informing the reality star the logo on her T-shirt line may be violating copyright law.
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Swift wins big at Billboard awards
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Cooper jilted at aisle in 'SNL' wedding
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The Watercooler
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Rescuers save ducklings from storm drain
A dozen ducklings from a Lake Worth storm drain, thanks to the quick thinking of a nearby woman and a daring rescue by firefighters.
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Dwyane Wade surprises fan at prom
Dwyane Wade made one high school senior's night when he showed up unexpectedly at her prom.
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Picking your Powerball numbers
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OK tornado social media images, videos
The National Weather Service said the tornado had winds up to 200 mph. Here are the latest images and videos being shared on social media of the devastating storm.
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What you should know about Tumblr
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Moon explosion
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Yahoo to buy Tumblr for $1.1 billion
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Jeans turn 140
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Top 5 vacations for $500 or less
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SUVs put to the test
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Pirate ship spotted off of Boca Raton
Are there scallywags off our coast?
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Inert hand grenade found
A suspicious device created a scare in Palm Beach Gardens Tuesday afternoon.
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Strange sighting on-the-road
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House fire near Lake Worth High School
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