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As Mega Millions soars to $1.55 billion, Powerball for Saturday, Aug. 5, is $124 million

While $124 million Powerball prize is a lot of money, there is another hot lottery jackpot up for grabs: a whopping $1.55 billion for Mega Millions

 

When is Mega Millions' next drawing? Jackpot hits $1.55 billion, largest in history

The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $1.55 billion after no winners were announced on Friday night.

 

Just 1 breath: Pursuit of freediving records, fame pushes underwater athletes to the limit

Using the oxygen of just one breath, freedivers swim hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface and back. Not all of them make it.

 

Taylor Swift fan's 'Fantasy Swiftball' game gives Swifties another way to enjoy Eras Tour

A Taylor Swift fan started 'Fantasy Swiftball' to give away a CD during the Eras Tour, then it caught on with thousands of Swifties worldwide.

 

A COVID-19 (remember that?) summer surge is hitting Florida, but there's a silver lining

Another COVID-19 wave is sweeping Palm Beach County and Florida, but unlike previous summers, this one has been far less dangerous.

 

Iconic waterfront restaurant to reopen on Captiva year after Hurricane Ian: What we know

The history of the restaurant goes back to 1994 when Andreas Biery built it on the former Timmy's Nook site. Nook was popular place for over 40 years.

 

Hooters pageant: They modeled red bikinis and more. How did Naples' Burchett do?

Server/bartender Grace Burchett was one of those 50 Hooters employees competing onstage Thursday night, and she admits she was a bit nervous at first.

 

National Hurricane Center monitoring four tropical waves in the Atlantic

It has been 12 days since the most recent named system dissipated in the Atlantic. August is the start of the most active hurricane season.

 

Blame Ian: Lee County building inspection costs to hit $2.8 million as county makes hires

Budget hike of more than $2.8 million needed to keep up with post-Ian inspection, permits for new and rebuilt structures as 23 employees join staff.

 

Kamala Harris: culture warrior? VP embraces fight with DeSantis as GOP primary heats up

Vice President Kamala Harris is embracing a new role as the Republican presidential primary kicks into gear: battling the GOP over cultural issues.

 

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