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The Big Story
Presidential Election Latest: Biden Takes The Lead in Georgia
As of early Friday morning, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden overtook President Donald Trump's lead in Georgia, though the race for president is still tight.
The contest is still too early for The Associated Press to call.
Thousands of ballots are still left to be counted – many in counties where the former vice president was in the lead.
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Sunshine will give way to partly cloudy skies this afternoon. Expect a warm breeze from the east again and there will be just enough moisture to squeeze out a couple isolated showers late in the day.
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Highs: Mid 80s Lows: Near 70 Warm Breeze |
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Around Tampa Bay
1. State Will Allow Long-Term Care Residents To Go Home For Holidays With Loved Ones
Long-term care residents will be able to go home with family over the holidays - a directive made clear in new guidance from the Agency for Health Care Administration.
2. Tropical Depression Eta Expected to Strengthen Again in Caribbean
Eta is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm again today in the Caribbean and Hurricane Hunters will investigate later today.
3. Florida Democrats (Again) Lament Election Results
Several Democrats say that the lack of a sufficient ground game exposed them on Election Day.
4. Pasco County Schools Pass Resolution to Help Save USF College of Education
The school system says that of the 525 teachers hired in Pasco County every year, more than 30% of them come from USF.
Around the Nation
1. Trump Campaign Election Lawsuits: What They Are and Where They Stand
2. When Remaining States Could be Called
3. Counties With Worst Virus Surges Overwhelmingly Voted Trump
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