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Cocoa Beach on viral 'places on Earth that don't feel real' TikTok. But the video is wrong

A viral travel TikTok video of the "most beautiful places in the U.S." lists Florida beach city known for gorgeous bioluminescence or "glowing water"

 

Florida Lottery drawings: 1 winning ticket worth $250,000. Mega Millions jackpot grows

Three winning Fantasy 5 tickets were sold, along with a ticket sold in Miami for the Jackpot Triple Play.

 

Prosecutor says Pensacola man's handprints were on Marcus Atienza's car the night he died

The attorney prosecuting Ellis Clark says his palm prints were found on Marcus Atienza's driver's side door where he was found fatally shot.

 

Judge grants Pace man's release from state hospital after brutal killing of mother in 2016

After Chris Lynch was found not guilty by insanity of brutally killing his mother, Cheryl lynch, in 2016, a different judge has granted his release.

 

How can Pensacola build more affordable housing? Experts will review zoning laws for solutions

Pensacola is planning a comprehensive review of its land development code. It may sound boring, but it could be key to creating affordable housing.

 

Former NFL and Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett drowned in Destin, Florida

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating the drowning after first responders were called to the beach around 2:12 p.m. Tuesday.

 

A look at before and after Capitol garages claim canopy of trees along Duval Street

Two years ago the design firm said the plan was to provide more shade at the Capitol. This weekend a dozen live oaks were cut at the Duval entrance.

 

Florida groups challenging DeSantis congressional map hail 2nd favorable high court ruling

Florida advocates hail a U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the role of state courts in congressional redistricting disputes.

 

Malaria symptoms to watch for and 11 other things to know about the disease

Anyone with symptoms of fever, chills, sweats, nausea/vomiting and headache should seek immediate medical attention.

 

What is sea glass? Everything about rare shards and where to find them on Florida's beaches

From the Panhandle to Southwest Florida, sea glass is sprinkled through the state's beaches. Here's how to hunt down the colorful shards on next trip.

 

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