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Clearwater firefighters rescue dog from house fire on Barbara Avenue

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CLEARWATER, Fla. — Firefighters rescued a dog from a burning home in Clearwater early Sunday morning, according to Clearwater Fire & Rescue.

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Crews responded at 6:42 a.m. to a house fire at 1436 Barbara Avenue. Firefighters extinguished the flames and rescued a dog trapped inside.

The dog, named Bandit, was treated at the scene with oxygen before Clearwater Police transported him to a local emergency veterinarian for further care. Officials said Bandit is expected to recover.

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No one was home at the time of the fire, which remains under investigation.

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'Who wants to slap him?': Teacher arrested for child abuse at Manatee County middle school, MCSO says

Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) detectives arrested a sixth-grade teacher who is accused of telling a student to slap another student.

Teacher arrested for child abuse at Manatee County middle school, MCSO says