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In today's newsletter:

  • Will jurors hear about Jeff Knight's earlier boat crash?
  • What a Clearwater dengue survivor wants you to change at home
  • Why lifeguards are urging you to stay out of Clearwater surf

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📰 News we're reading

• Judge weighs whether Jeff Knight's 2019 boat crash can be used in Clearwater Ferry trial (wfla.com) — A Pinellas judge in Clearwater is deciding whether jurors in the Clearwater Ferry death case can hear about Jeff Knight's earlier 2019 boat crash, which injured several people but caused no deaths. Prosecutors say the prior incident shows his knowledge of boating rules, while the defense argues it would unfairly sway the jury. A final ruling will come after more Williams Rule testimony later this month.
   

• Clearwater man recovering from dengue fever warns others to take virus seriously (fox13news.com) — A Clearwater man still recovering from dengue fever nearly two weeks after a mosquito bite on his patio is urging neighbors to take the virus seriously. With locally acquired cases climbing across Tampa Bay, officials are removing mosquito breeding sites, stepping up neighborhood outreach, and asking residents to dump standing water and protect themselves from bites.
   

• Rough Surf, Dangerous Rips Prompt Warning At Clearwater Beach As Hurricane Isaias Threatens Florida (tampafp.com) — Rough surf and dangerous rip currents at Clearwater Beach are prompting police and fire crews to move lifeguard towers and strongly warn swimmers to stay out of the water as Hurricane Isaias nears Florida. Officials say conditions will worsen through the day and urge everyone to obey beach flags and avoid the surf. State leaders are also pushing for rapid federal aid ahead of landfall.
   

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