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Shopper turns free Fantasy 5 ticket into $110K prize at Florida Publix
TAMPA – A winning ticket worth a little over $110,000 was sold at a Publix in Florida on Monday evening. The free ticket worth $110,861.58 was given to a lucky shopper at a Publix in Tampa, according to the Florida Lottery. This Week In South Florida: Anthony Rodriguez. NOW...
As critics decry religion in classrooms, some fear how far Florida will go
Oklahoma is mandating Bible lessons in public schools. Louisiana is requiring display of the 10 commandments in classrooms. As the national debate churns over the role of religion in public schools, Florida, too, stands near the center of the storm. Its law to permit chaplains in classrooms, which took effect...
Rubio Attempts to Aid Military Against Environmental Threats to Bases
US military installations are reportedly facing increased environmental challenges as a result of more intense climate events. Among such threats are sea level rise, extreme storms, droughts, and arctic ice melts. According to Military Resilience, Department of Defense installations (DOD) are worth over $1.2 trillion. Increased environmental disruption could damage...
Florida Hispanic voters could decide the election. Here are their top issues.
Hispanic voters in Florida are more likely to list affordable housing and gun control as top issues than their non-Hispanic counterparts, a new online survey of nearly 1,400 likely voters in the state found. The poll, conducted from June 13-17 by TelevisaUnivision Consumer Strategy & Insights and Media Predict, offers...
Ex-Tallahassee Democrat reporter implies FSU joining Big Ten could still be in play
Former Tallahassee Democrat reporter Skip Foster implied that FSU leaving the ACC to join the Big Ten is still on the table despite rumors that the Big 12 would be bringing on the Noles and Clemson sometime in the next year. According to Foster, we won't hear anything from the...
Daily Delivery: Obviously some don't grasp the math behind ACC schools joining the Big 12
ACC fans keep mentioning that it doesn't make sense for Florida State and Clemson to leave the ACC for the Big 12 because it's a "lateral move." Well, Fitz will try to explain — again — how the Big 12 stealing the ACC's top TV draws would greatly boost the value of the Big 12, which is the financial equal of the ACC without schools such as FSU, Clemson, Louisville and Miami, the four schools that have dominated the ACC's football viewership for many years.
Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Across the Panhandle
Panama City Fla. (WMBB) – Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue to be the theme across the Panhandle this week. Expect rain chances at 50% in costal and inland areas this Wednesday. Those rain chances will pick up on Thursday and Friday ranging from 60-70%. Highs will be in...
Players on FSU's roster that are exciting to use in College Football 25 video game
The College Football 25 video game is finally back in action. Individuals, who pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition, have enjoyed the new release since it came out on Monday. However, those with the Standard Edition have to wait until Friday. It seems like most people are just glad that there is...
Local church holds Back-to-School Block Party to pass out backpacks, school supplies
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - With it being mid-July, the first day of school is now less than a month away, and one local church is getting students ready for the big day. “We’re here to give back to the community, help the kids get set up for school, and get them excited to be in a new school year and learn,” said Charita Collier of Family of God Baptist Church.
Panama City creates new life for its green spaces
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It’s been almost six years since Hurricane Michael caused significant damage in Panama City. Now city leaders have decided to reinvest in their parks and green spaces, hoping to bring new life to their communities. “It’s safe to say we are revitalizing everything in...
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