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Florida Lottery Cash4Life, Fantasy 5 results for July 6, 2025
The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Sunday, July 6, 2025 Winning Cash4Life numbers from July 6 drawing 15-17-33-55-57, Cash...

New Florida law enhances boater accountability
MIDWAY, Fla. (WTXL) — A tragic boating accident that claimed the life of a Florida teen is now the driving force behind a new law aimed at making waterways safer across the state. Lucy's Law, named after 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez, aims to improve...

Florida Biker Brawl Ends in Massive Mongols Gang Crackdown
VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A "Bike Week" brawl at a gas station in Florida has resulted in an "outlaw motorcycle gang" being rounded up and charged with aggravated rioting. In a news release, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office (VCSO) said that 28...

10 Deadliest US floods in the last 25 years that still haunt in the nation’s history
Texas flash floods have claimed at least 82 lives, with numerous other holiday visitors and campers still missing after torrential rains triggered a rapid and devastating rise in water levels. Kerr County emerged as the worst-hit region as nearly...

Florida man recreates boat seen in ‘Jaws’
(NBC, KYMA/KECY) - The Orca is one of the most famous boats in movie history and it dates back to 1975, and a man in Florida has built a look-alike. "'Jaws' is, to me, the go to let's see, today. Look, it's rainy, it's hot. And you want to go...

Anancy Festival 2025 Celebrates Caribbean Heritage with Stories, Music, and Culture
The Island SPACE Caribbean Museum welcomed over 250 guests on Saturday, June 28, 2025, for the fourth consecutive year of hosting the Anancy Festival—a lively family event rooted in Caribbean folklore, storytelling, and cultural expression. Now in...
US TCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers Late-night SpaceX rocket launch in Florida: When to see liftoff from Sebastian, Vero Beach
A late-night rocket launch from Florida is on the horizon. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will potentially carry Starlink internet-beaming satellites into low-Earth orbit, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory shows. Rockets here...

Walmart grapples with staffing crisis after migrant work permits are suspended
Walmart has abruptly lost hundreds of workers after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated a humanitarian parole program for migrants. Stores in Florida, Texas, and beyond face understaffing chaos, with elderly greeters filling in for stock crews and...

Illinois has the fourth-lowest rate of student migration in the U.S.
According to a study by the medical school admission consulting firm Inspira Advantage, Illinois has the fourth-lowest rate of student migration in the United States. Student migration is the movement of students who study outside of their state...
Late-night SpaceX rocket launch in Florida: When is liftoff, where to see in Jacksonville
A late-night rocket launch from Florida is on the horizon. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will potentially carry Starlink internet-beaming satellites into low-Earth orbit, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory shows. Rockets here...
US Daytona Beach News-Journal Late-night SpaceX rocket launch in Florida: When to see liftoff from Daytona to New Smyrna Beach
A late-night rocket launch from Florida is on the horizon. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will potentially carry Starlink internet-beaming satellites into low-Earth orbit, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory shows. Rockets here...

Former World Creole Music Festival Executive Director, Jeffrey Brisbane, remembered for his dedication to Creole culture and music
Jeffrey Brisbane in Florida where resided. Facebook photo.Musical icon Gordon Henderson has paid tribute to Jeffrey Brisbane, a former Executive Director of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), who passed away on Saturday July 5, 2025, just one...

Elite 2026 defensive back Chauncey Kennon commits to Florida State
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that if Mike Norvell and the Florida State Seminoles coaching staff want to get the program back into the upper echelons of college football, they have to win more battles for elite prep prospects. Today...

History-making challenge set for Messi & Inter Miami
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have been set a history-making challenge for 2025, with Javier Mascherano targeting MLS Cup glory. WHAT HAPPENED? The Herons have returned to domestic action after gracing the FIFA Club World Cup. They rewrote the...

Exploring Dothan’s history with minor league baseball
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - With it being July 4 weekend here in the U.S., people are finding plenty of ways to celebrate America’s birthday, from cookouts to fireworks to festivals and anything in between. One thing plenty of people are also going out...

Miss Universe Cuba pageant to be held in South Florida
By Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald MIAMI — The Miss Universe Cuba 2025 pageant will be held on July 8 at Milander Park in Hialeah in a grand ceremony where a new queen will be chosen to represent Cubans at Miss Universe. Marianela Ancheta, Miss...

Florida eliminates commercial property sales tax
Photo courtesy of Floridaconnexion.com MIAMI – Florida has eliminated sales tax on commercial rental properties as part of its effort to give tax relief for tenants struggling to pay the fees. House Bill 7031 repeals the 2 percent of Florida sales...

Massive Shark From Florida Lurking In New York State
A nearly 800-pound shark was just tracked in New York after traveling up the East Coast from Florida. Swimmers are rattled. The timing couldn’t be more eerie. A massive shark might be lurking in the waters in or near New York State Nearly 800...

Five-star CB Chauncey Kennon commits to Florida State, says it 'felt like home'
Sarasota (Fla.) Booker five-star cornerback Chauncey Kennon has announced his commitment to Florida State. The 6-1, 175-pounder is an elite class of 2026 prospect and a massive pickup for head coach Mike Norvell and the Seminoles. In Kennon,...

Walton County authorities searching for missing South Florida teen
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a 17-year-old boy. Authorities are seeking information on Jonathan Lyman, 17, who was visiting family who live on County Highway 181 West in...