Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today.
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It will be another warm day today with highs near 90.
We will see a small chance of a pop-up shower in the afternoon or evening, but most stay dry.
A sea breeze will keep the coast cooler in the afternoon.
Lows will fall to the low 70s at night.
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High: 90 Low: 72 Rain Coverage: 10%
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Around Tampa Bay
1. Graduating student pulls out Palestinian flag at first USF Commencement ceremony
During the first ceremony Thursday, one graduate walked across the stage presenting a Palestinian flag eliciting a wave of boos from the crowd.
2. CAIR chapter condemns USF using law enforcement to break up protests
The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Florida) held a news conference to condemn the University of South Florida's decision to involve law enforcement during pro-Palestinian protests this week.
3. PCSO: Woman shot and killed after allegedly confronting Pasco County deputies with knife
Officials with the Pasco County Sheriff's Office say deputies shot a woman after she allegedly confronted them with a knife.
4. SpaceX Starlink 6-55 mission successfully launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday night.
5. Springs Protection Zone now in effect along the Weeki Wachee River as locals, officials look to protect future of the river
Protections on the Weeki Wachee River are taking a big step in Hernando County. A special kick-off to mark the start of the Springs Protection Zone took place at Roger's Park Thursday.
Around the Nation
1. Hamas sending delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks
2. At least 2,000 people arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. campuses, AP tally shows
3. Biden meets with families of slain officers in Charlotte, N.C.
4. Number of Americans applying for jobless claims remains historically low
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Halle Berry is joining a group of bipartisan senators to push for legislation that would put $275 million toward research and education around menopause, the significant hormone shift women go through in middle age.
The legislation calls for the federal government to spend more on clinical trials on menopause as well as the hormone therapy that is used to treat hot flashes and other symptoms.