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UWF digs into Apalachicola history for clues to Pensacola's past

Archaeologists with UWF and Florida Public Archaeology Network are starting a new dig in Apalachicola to connect community's heritage with history.

 

Santa Rosa inmate sentenced to 20 years for attacking corrections officer

Osmany Aleman pleaded no contest aggravated battery upon a corrections officer following an incident where he beat an officer with a makeshift weapon.

 

Florida clarifies that Shakespeare is OK for classrooms, but confusion still reigns

The Department of Education told the Tampa Bay Times "The Florida Department of Education in no way believes Shakespeare should be removed from Florida classrooms."

 

Mega Millions for Tuesday, Aug. 8: $1.58 billion is biggest jackpot ever in game's history

Alas, no one matched all 6 numbers in the Aug. 4 Mega Millions drawing, so the jackpot ballooned again to the biggest prize in the history of the game

 

Proposed Northwest Florida turnpike would link Panama City to I-10. Here's what to know

Transportation officials have begun work on a proposal for a new toll road that would bring a four-lane turnpike linking Interstate 10 and U.S. 98.

 

Children's Trust delays decision on a proposed resource center

The Children's Trust seeks clarification before voting to purchase a building to house a proposed resource center.

 

Hillsborough County schools to limit how Shakespeare is taught due to new rules.

Hillsborough County schools will teach William Shakespeare through excerpts rather than full books after new Florida schools go into effect.

 

No one won the Powerball Monday but 4 tickets split nearly $90,000 in Fantasy 5 jackpots

The Powerball rolled over again Monday night. The jackpot is now an estimated $170 million.

 

Daylight saving time 2023: As school starts in Florida, here's when we fall back

Who's ready to wake up early? As Florida students & parents prepare for back to school, some may wonder when we "fall back" for daylight saving time.

 

Jay man sentenced to life in prison for molesting 8-year-old in 2020

A jury of Santa Rosa County residents only deliberated for 23 minutes before convicting Michael Rasmussen of sexual battery.

 

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