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1. Drivers making tough choices as gas prices hit records highs in Florida
"I have to budget for it now, got to work gas into the equation," said Matthew Reid outside a gas station on Okeechobee Boulevard near West Palm Beach. "It takes $60 to fill this up now."
He said it's causing him to make some tough choices.
"Cutting out on groceries, going to see the movies to see Batman, cutting out on all those kind of things I like to do," Reid said.
Others said they started cutting back on things weeks ago when gas first started going up.
2. Man awarded for saving children from burning car
The St. Lucie County Fire District awarded a Fort Pierce man a life-saving award for pulling three young children out of a burning car.
Wednesday, the children also got to show him their gratitude.
Carl Noble was recognized in front of his family and firefighters for putting his life on the line to save the children, ages 4, 6, and 8.
3. Man who killed wife, buried remains in backyard found guilty
A Boynton Beach man accused of killing his wife and burying her remains in the backyard of his home was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison Wednesday afternoon.
Roberto Colon, 67, was immediately sentenced after jurors in his murder trial returned the guilty verdict.
4. US warns Russia could try using chemical weapons
The U.S. government publicly warned that Russia might seek to use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine, after Russia, without evidence, accused Ukraine of having chemical weapons labs.
5. Fired Dolphins head coach Brian Flores wants lawsuit against NFL heard in court
Brian Flores wants the NFL to reject a request by the Miami Dolphins for an arbitration hearing regarding his class-action lawsuit against the team and league.
Flores is alleging racist hiring practices and seeking unspecified damages.
Today's Forecast
This afternoon, near-record heat with highs climbing into the upper 80s, mostly sunny, then showers and storms firing up along the sea breeze tracking towards the coast through the afternoon.
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On This Day In History
James Earl Ray pleads guilty to the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King and is sentenced to 99 years in jail.
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