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Here's a look at the top stories to start your Thursday

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — As we head into the morning hours, here's a look at the top stories to start your Thursday, October 10th.

Tampa's Tropicana Field roof ripped off by winds during Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton's winds ripped off the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg Wednesday evening. The stadium is home to the Tampa Bay Rays MLB team. Tropicana Field was a staging area for hundreds of Florida National Guardsmen and electrical workers before the storm.

Hurricane Milton exiting Florida

Hurricane Milton came ashore late Wednesday as a large Category 3 storm, knocking out power to nearly 3 million Floridians by Thursday morning.

How back-to-back hurricanes are giving way to a debunked weather control conspiracy theory

As Hurricane Milton slams Florida, scientists have joined officials battling the latest conspiracy theory in the deluge of disinformation: weather manipulation. The conspiracy theory claims that recent hurricanes have been geo-engineered for special interests by the government.

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Hermitage clinic for disabled patients set to close, cites loss of funding

I'm so thankful Robb Coles highlighted the Kamer Davis clinic in Hermitage and the hardship that may force its closure. The clinic provides care for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities and there is no other place like it nearby. You can tell the staff is so passionate about the care they provide. I hope by shining the light on this, the right person can step in and make a difference.

- Carrie Sharp