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“We’re going to continue to fight to make sure that something like this never ever happens again,” said Kurt Young. “Certainly not in our community.” – at Gandy, FL

"As families and friends unleash their grief, investigators will push for answers about how police responded to the shooting, and lawmakers have said they'll consider what can be done to stem the gun violence permeating the nation." cbsnews.com/news/uvalde-texa…

"According to the National Hurricane Center, there is a low chance of formation in the Gulf of Mexico over the next two days, but formation odds increase to a 60-percent chance during the next five days as Agatha's tropical DNA tries to reform." wtsp.com/article/weather/tro…

“The past two years have been difficult for many people in many ways -- with the pandemic and with affordable housing not being available in our area, people are really hurting financially,” said Rev. Lee Hall-Perkins, pastor of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.

"I just messaged them and basically said, 'Hey, it's not safe here. Get in this vehicle and let's get you out of here,'" Torix said." ow.ly/Q0fa50Jm6zx

"Canada already has plans to ban 1,500 types of military-style firearms and offer a mandatory buyback program that will begin at the end of the year. Trudeau said if someone really wants to keep their assault weapon it will be made completely inoperable." ow.ly/KEsc50Jm6uB

"The Largo Police Department says detectives believe the man entered the water looking for Frisbees. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirms he was bitten by a gator, and police say he ultimately died." wtsp.com/article/news/local/…

“The fact that the freed slaves’ Memorial Day tribute is not as well remembered is emblematic of the struggle that would follow, as African Americans’ fight to be fully recognized for their contributions to American society continues to this day.”

Remembering the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers this #MemorialDay2022. “These people served the country, and as Black men, they had so many struggles,” said Bobbie Coles, of Silver Spring, Md. “They were the last ones that got benefits and recognition.” ow.ly/MT6j50JleKX

"It is against state and federal law to interact with marine turtles in any way," CMA Spokesperson Kelsy Long wrote in a statement. "If disturbed too many times, nesting females can release their eggs in the water where they will no longer be viable." ow.ly/T8FE50Jl7Zk

Less than a week after the deadly Uvalde school shooting, a Lutz teen found himself in handcuffs for threatening a mass shooting at a Tampa Bay-area school. “This type of threat is unacceptable..." Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. ow.ly/TGIW50Jl7PL

Heads up for those traveling: "More than 6,000 flights were canceled over the Memorial Day weekend because of a combination of factors, including bad weather and "air traffic control actions" on Saturday, Delta told The Associated Press." #MemorialDay ow.ly/IhPh50Jl7zE

Today, we remember and honor those who gave their lives for freedom. Thank you. #MemorialDay #MemorialDay2022

"We found that leadership at the Islamic Society of the Tampa Bay Area was told in 2017 and again in 2020 about accusations that Ehab Ghoneim had inappropriate contact with boys in another state." - @jennabourneWTSP

Important report to revisit in wake of this week's school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. @jennabourneWTSP learned the governor has not yet received this bill. "Once delivered to his office, he will review it in its final form and make a decision..." a spokesperson said.

"Abbott said the gunman posted three times on Facebook before the attack..." cbsnews.com/live-updates/tex…

"Shortly before he opened fire, the white gunman accused of killing 10 Black people at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket allowed a small group of people to see his detailed plans for the attack, which he had been chronicling for months in a private, online diary."

Fentanyl is a growing problem across the Tampa Bay area, but there are a lot of hardworking people fighting for solutions. Tonight at 11, 10 Investigates shows you how just how much fentanyl is impacting us all, and where we go next from here.