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Powerball for Aug. 9, $170 million jackpot a day after $1.58 billion ticket sold at Publix

It could happen to you! In a matter of weeks, the grand prize has increased from $20 million to $170 million for Wednesday, Aug. 9, Powerball drawing.

 

Do students need permission to use their nickname in class? Florida will now require parents consent first

Due to recent legislation from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, students will need parental permission to be called by their nicknames or preferred names.

 

Escambia drive-by shooting investigation underway; ECSO deputy crashed on way to scene

No one was injured in the shooting, however a responding deputy sustained minor injuries in a crash with a truck.

 

ECSO: Cantonment man and woman found dead in apparent domestic violence incident

The ECSO says the incident may have been related to domestic violence, and investigators are not seeking additional suspects.

 

Two is a crowd for Democrats looking to take on Rick Scott without a primary first

Sources say former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell appears ready to take on Rick Scott, who said in January that he would seek re-election in 2024.

 

$1.586 billion Powerball winner: From small Tennessee town to 10-bedroom, $6.2 million home

John & Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tenn., one of the 3 $1.586 billion Powerball winners, appeared on "Today" show with Savannah Guthrie & Carson Daly.

 

Escambia commissioner seeks to clean up gateway to NAS Pensacola

South Navy Boulevard leading to NAS Pensacola is littered with trash, dilapidated buildings and abandoned cars. Some are hoping to change that.

 

PragerU content will be played in Florida schools, what kind of materials do they create?

Material from PragerU, an unaccredited right-wing advocacy group, has been approved to use in Florida schools. Here's a preview of what's to come.

 

Florida's AP Psychology debacle is just the latest in its feud with the College Board

The Florida Department of Education continues to stumble through a political minefield developed by Gov. Ron DeSantis' war on "woke" in schools.

 

DeSantis suspended Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell. Here's his reason

Gov. DeSantis suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell claiming that she was prioritizing her "political agenda" while being soft on crime.

 

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