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Pensacola man facing up to life in prison after fentanyl trafficking conviction

Marcus Flintroy faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years and a maximum of life in prison after a fentanyl trafficking conviction Thursday.

 

Florida set to released list of banned books months after DeSantis called the bans a hoax

The FDOE is preparing to release a list of books that have been removed from schools months after Gov. Ron DeSantis called book bans a hoax.

 

Black mold and busted balconies: Pensacola City Hall needs $536K in emergency repairs

A recent assessment of the building found black mold, detached balcony handrails, damage to the brick veneer and other issues.

 

Florida Lottery results: Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million. One Fantasy 5 winner

A Mega Millions ticket sold in Apollo Beach wins $1 million. Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Panama City worth $55,845.

 

What deranged heat and sea temps tell us about hurricane season | WeatherTiger

If the Atlantic can stay quiet for another few weeks, that would be cautiously encouraging. Here's why.

 

New signs posted in the ongoing effort to vacate homeless from property in Brent | PHOTOS

New "No Loitering No Trespassing" signs from the Escambia County Sheriff's Office have been posted around the homeless camps off Murphy Lane in Brent.

 

'Disappointingly low T from Ken': Matt, Ginger Gaetz 'Barbie' film comments spark blowback

Matt Gaetz and his wife Ginger received blowback from conservatives and progressive alike after the duo tweeted about the new Barbie film.

 

Florida board OKs Black history standards, rejects concerns about omitting history

In a letter to board member Ben Gibson, a group of 11 organizations, including the NAACP and the Florida Education Association, criticized the state for omitting or rewriting "key historical facts about the Black experience."

 

'I am Billie Jean King' challenge: Hearing officer makes recommendation on book's fate

"It is my opinion that removing 'I am Billie Jean King' from elementary schools infringes on the rights of parents who want their children to learn about Ms. King and the many contributions she has made to our country."

 

Powerball, Mega Millions and billion-dollar jackpots: Who won, how long did it take to win?

As of July 19, 2023, there have been 7 lottery jackpots that have reached or surpassed $1 billion. Half of the prizes were won in the month of January

 

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