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you. it's designed to if you eat out. the tax is expected to raise $11.5 million but facing tough opposition from businesses in the american beverage association. the mayor says it's money the city just can't do without. >> we can't just eliminate it without a replacement or we're looking at being able not to fund recreation centers, police officers and looking at closing fire stations. >> reporter: not all beverages are included in the tax. 2 liter bottles of soda are exempt and milk and those beverages that contain at least 10% juice. in the studio, linda so, abc 2 news. it is 5:...

begin hours from now. sherrie? >> reporter: good morning, megan. ken harris was a baltimore city councilman who fought against violent crime in the city he grew up in. that same violent crime took his life. now today here at courthouse east, those accused of his murder will stand trial. two adults and a teenager were charged in the murder of councilman harris. they played a part in the murder in september of 2008. a third suspect, 17-year-old jerome williams was also charged. detectives say all three ambushed the former councilman and the owner of a lounge. the gunfire erupted hittin...

gilmor elementary. step up to good health. a sneak peek at our be more healthy expo. good morning. it's friday, april 30th. i'm patrice harris. and because it's friday, that means it's your turn to talk with us on our facebook page about anything you want. let us know what is on your mind and your response could air in our facebook feedback segment. we want to help you start your weekend right. the first two fox 45 fans to post the code word on you on facebook wall will win a grand prize. you can go to facebook.com/baltimore to become a fan. and meteorologist steve fertig is here...

this is a really challenging topic here. i am steaming under the collar now. why is the guy always wrong? i'm going to be the good guy today, all right? we'll talk about regard temperatures on the warm side. here we go for the weekend, foam may 1st. 88 in 1951. that's sunday's mark that we are going to aim for. right now, 43 degrees a bright moon if you can see off the top of that view at stevenson university. temperatures for most of us in the 40s. we'll quickly jump to 74 by lunchtime. 82 our guaranteed high this afternoon. warmer temperatures on the way this weekend. you know, the...

prompted to quit because the violence is so out of control, and she said that it is ignored by administrators. allegations of bullying and violence at gilmore elementary first came to light when we aired the story of shanya boyd, a disabled student attacked by bullies. then other victims came forward. school officials say there has been 18 suspensions due to assaults at gilmore so far this year. tonight we speak with tammy mathews by phone because she lives out of state. quit her job in february because she said the administration did nothing to protect the children, or the teachers....