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6 Things to Know: Top Stories for Friday, April 26

Good morning, South Florida! Friday will be breezy but hot and humid with highs in the low 90s and feels-like temperatures at 100 degrees or more.

There is a possibility of an isolated late afternoon or evening storm, which brings cooler weather and less humidity for a dry weekend. For more information, check out Today's Forecast.

Here are the latest headlines:

1. Tow Truck Driver Shot, Drives Himself to Miami Hospital

A tow truck driver drove himself to the hospital after being shot in Miami on Friday by suspects who left in the vehicle he repossessed.

The tow truck driver is being treated at North Shore Medical Center Miami. Officials said he is expected to recover.

The shooting occurred at a parking lot located at Northwest 147th Street and 11th Avenue, according to police.

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2. Former Youth Pastor Accused of Sexually Battering Minor

Luis Clarke, a former youth pastor at Abraza tu Sueño Church in Pembroke Pines, is facing charges of sexually battering a minor.

Officials are concerned the suspect may have targeted other victims and urge anyone with information to inform police.

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3. Pair Robbed Man With Autism in Fort Lauderdale

The Fort Lauderdale Police Department are looking for two men who attacked and robbed a man with autism.

The suspects attacked the man on near Beach Place on the beach side of A1A. The punched the victim in the face multiple times and took his cell phone. Anyone with information should call police.

4. As Sri Lanka Mourns, ISIS Claims Easter Bombings

The suspected leader of the militant group Sri Lankan accused in the Easter Sunday bombings died in one of the explosions, officials said.

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility and released images that purported to show the attackers, while the country's prime minister warned that several suspects armed with explosives are still at large.

More than 250 people died in the attack.

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5. Trump Prepares to Address NRA

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will be at the National Rifle Association convention in Indiana on Friday.

Trump is scheduled to give a keynote speech this afternoon amid anticipated protests throughout Indianapolis.

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6. National Pretzel Day!

It's National Pretzel Day so be sure to celebrate! You can try making some yourself or grab a buy one, get one free pretzel deal from Auntie Anne's.

Snyder’s of Hanover and World of Beer are also participating with special offers!

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