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Five Things: Zimmerman Protests, Emmy Winners and More...

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Who Can it Be Now?: Ever wonder what happened to Colin Hay from Men at Work? Find out Tuesday, Sept. 24 when he takes the stage at the Largo Cultural Center for “An Evening with Colin Hay.” Tickets start at $34.50 and cost $5 more at the door. Check out the center’s website for more details.

Zimmerman Protests Not Over Yet: Those still upset with the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the death of Trayvon Martin have plans to return to Tallahassee to request a change in Florida laws, according to TBO.com. They’re asking for the state to put an end to racial profiling. Do you think Florida’s self-defense laws should be changed? Tell us by commenting below!

Emmy Winners, Loses: With shows such as “Breaking Bad” taking home honors from Sunday’s 65thPrimetime Emmy Awards ,the slate of winners may or may not have matched up to your choices. How do you think the Emmy judges did in selecting this year’s best of the best when it comes to television? Tell us by commenting below.

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Wait Your Turn: That’s what Walt Disney World plans to say to disabled guests starting Oct. 9 when the park’s former policy of allowing those with disabilities to skip to the head of the line goes away. The move was prompted by what the Associated Press says was abuse of the system. Those with disabilities will still receive special accommodations though.  Instead of an automatic skip, they’ll get a ticket with a return time that will speed up ride access for them. What do you think of the new policy?

Some Rain May Fall: Forecasters at the National Weather Service are calling for heavy rain on Tuesday. There’s a 70 percent chance of storms during the daytime hours and 40 percent overnight.

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