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Video above: ‘Saharan dust is our friend’ | A large dust plume is heading for Florida (2024 report)TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A massive plume of dust is drifting across the Atlantic and heading for Florida. This has the benefit of causing gorgeous sunsets and tamping down tropical development, but it also carries health risk for some. On Tuesday, the National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico reported hazy skies and conditions that could aggravate allergies and cause issues for sensitive groups.

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by: Rachel Tucker Posted: May 28, 2025 / 11:08 AM EDT Updated: May 28, 2025 / 11:08 AM EDT FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WFLA) — Aerial footage shows the aftermath of a large boat fire on Fort Lauderdale beach. A report from NBC affiliate WTVJ stated the boat erupted into flames near the 1700 block of South Ocean Boulevard. The boat appeared to be completely destroyed by the fire.

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Video above: TGH’s AquaFence holds floodwaters back TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — AquaFence, the company whose flood protection technology shielded Tampa General Hospital from rising floodwaters during last year’s hurricanes, is putting down roots in Tampa. The Norway-based company provides flood barriers to protect critical infrastructure, facilities, commercial properties and more. The 3,500 office will be located in the Thousand & One office tower in Tampa’s Water Street neighborhood.

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by: Rachel Tucker, with reporting from Brittany Muller Posted: May 28, 2025 / 12:13 PM EDT Updated: May 28, 2025 / 12:46 PM EDT TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — An assistant state attorney for Hillsborough County was arrested on child pornography charges. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrest of Assistant State Attorney William Jones. The charges originated from Pinellas County.

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Rachel TuckerWed, May 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM UTCWATCH: Firefighters extinguish burning boat on Florida beachFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WFLA) — Aerial footage shows the aftermath of a large boat fire on Fort Lauderdale beach. A report from NBC affiliate WTVJ stated the boat erupted into flames near the 1700 block of South Ocean Boulevard. The boat appeared to be completely destroyed by the fire. It is not known if anyone was injured and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.