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BN9

  1. BREAKING UPDATE: Subtropical Storm #Beryl could have impact on the Bay area's weather through the Memorial Day weekend: bit.ly/K0rGA2
  2. @bn9weather Meteorologist Brian McClure will have a LIVE update on newly formed Suptropical Storm #Beryl at 10:59 p.m. on Bay News 9.
  3. BREAKING: A weak SubTropical Storm #Beryl has formed off the coast of Carolinas -- 1st look NOW on BN9.com and Bay News 9.
  4. UPDATE - FHP: Driver who caused crash w. school bus in Pasco cited for careless driving; drivers, injured victims ID'd: bit.ly/MNO8vP
  5. Police: Man stole #Lakeland swan eggs, scrambled 'em up and ate 'em: bit.ly/KqBUpS
  6. Deputies: Two Lake Wales men lure alligator from retention pond, shoot it: bit.ly/L03edk
  7. Interstate 4 near the Orlando attractions was a nightmare for Memorial Day travelers Friday evening due to a brushfire: bit.ly/KnGHrO
  8. Despite emergency, this bird made quite the soft, picturesque landing on a beach on Longboat Key -- A rare sighting: bit.ly/Lkkjl4
  9. Get the latest updates on the day's Top Stories LIVE on Bay News 9 starting at 8:59 p.m. with Weather on the Nines.
  10. Elementary student brings #insulin pen to school, kids pass it around, poke each other; at least 15 poked-- DETAILS: bit.ly/K0avhL
  11. Fundraiser being held right now in #Pinellas Park for 12-year-old racer who died from injuries in crash - DETAILS: bit.ly/Kh4F9Y
  12. Despite warning, no strong storms in Manatee County -- Klystron 9 Radar: bit.ly/Kqix0e
  13. Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Manatee Co., BUT there are currently no severe storms in the county. We will update if this changes.
  14. Vandals steal equipment from #Tampa youth football team -- You can help: bit.ly/JiSRzY
  15. UPDATE: Wounded brothers, suspect have been ID'd in #Tampa double shooting - NEW: bit.ly/KgNhSx
  16. MT @TroyKinsey -- Lee: "Hills. Co. needs an experienced voice in Tallahassee who has delivered on conservative reforms."
  17. RT @BN9PC: Former Senate President Tom Lee's announcing he'll run for Sen. Ronda Storms' just-opened seat. - BN9.com