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Hour 3: Speedboat attacks and Cuba and high gas bills

Author: Audacy March 3, 2026 Duration: 20:19

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WWL First News with Tommy Tucker from Audacy is your daily companion for staying ahead of the news cycle. Each morning, Tommy cuts through the noise to bring you the days breaking headlines, sharp analysis, and clear context, all in an engaging, conversational style. Beyond the top stories, the podcast keeps you fully updated with weather, sports, traffic, and more, so you can start your day informed and prepared. Listeners can expect timely coverage of major events, smart perspectives on issues that matter locally and nationally, and practical information that fits into a busy routine. Whether you catch every show or listen episodes on demand, this podcast delivers a fast-moving, news-first experience that respects your time while keeping you in the know.

* Less than a week ago, there was a shootout with a speedboat and Cuban Border Guard. What do we know about what happened? We’ll dive into it * We’ll check in with Councilmember Freddie King about redeveloping Armstrong Park, how the budget is looking, and some community meetings he’s hosting about gas bills.

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