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Weather Alert Day
Localized flooding is the greatest threat, but a few strong storms are possible.
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Portables flooded, flights diverted
At Christa McAuliffe Middle School, all of the portables were evacuated. Children were moved into the main building.
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Giant Burmese python sets Florida record
A Burmese python found in Miami set records as the largest such snake ever captured in the Florida , according to Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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New details on same-sex arrest case
An 18-year-old student is accused having a relationship with an under-age female student at Sebastian River High School.
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Gov. Scott signs $74.1 budget into law
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is vetoing nearly $400 million from the state's new budget. Scott on Monday signed the $74.1 billion budget into law.
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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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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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Local rape victim's inspirational story
The Jupiter mom turned a traumatic event into a mission to help other victims. Monday at 11 on NewsChannel 5.
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Entertainment
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Swift wins big at Billboard awards
Some big names in music were in Las Vegas for the Billboard Music Awards.
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Cooper jilted at aisle in 'SNL' wedding
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper played the groom in a surreal wedding scene send-off for Bill Hader's Stefon character on the season finale of "Saturday Night Live."
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Star Trek opens with $70.6M
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Edward Furlong arrested in Hollywood
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Star Trek shuttle craft to be displayed
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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Science and Tech
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What you should know about Tumblr
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Moon explosion
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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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Airlines collect $6 billion in fees
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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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