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  Landfall was close by, yet Marco was spared 10 hrs ago

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  Storm's strength didn't include power to chase tourists 10 hrs ago

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  If shutters are your business, Fay's menace had its upside 10 hrs ago
  
• Most insurance on hold as Fay keeps moving 10 hrs ago
  
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  Rain relieves local drought conditions 10 hrs ago
  
• Quiet night for Venice police and firefighters 10 hrs ago
  
• Storm's gone. What of trash? 10 hrs ago
  

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  Rescuer's hope turns to heartbreak 10 hrs ago

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  Noted local swim coach found dead in Tennessee 19 min ago

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  Fay not finished with Florida yet 44 min ago

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  Was Fay merely a warm-up? 1 hr ago
  
• Sarasota works on Sox site details 1 day ago
  

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• Tiger captured after escape from sanctuary 14 min ago
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• Tropical Storm Fay hugs Florida's Atlantic coast 19 min ago
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