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At least seven possible tornadoes were reported Tuesday in eastern Florida as Tropical Storm Fay battered parts of the state with high winds and heavy rain, the National Hurricane Center said.

Fay could strengthen into a hurricane when it swings over Florida again Thursday, according to the center.

"This storm is going to be with us for a while," said Florida Gov. Charlie Crist. "Looks like it could be a boomerang storm." Read full article »

CNN's Aaron Cooper contributed to this report.

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