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Florida panther or bobcat? Here's how to tell the difference and 10 things to know

Call the Wildlife Alert Hotline to report injured, sick or dead panthers or to report livestock or pet loss due to a Florida panther or bobcat.

 

Hurricane forecasters encourage Florida residents to keep an eye on this tropical system

The system poses no threat to Florida over the next three to five days, based on the latest forecast, but conditions might favor a storm threat.

 

FAMU football makes hires to finalize coaching staff for upcoming season

Florida A&M Rattlers head football coach Willie Simmons announced the additions of two assistants to finalize the team's 2023 coaching staff.

 

2023 teacher shortages: What to know about vacancies in your region.

From four-day school weeks to recruiting custodians and lunchroom workers, here's how schools are addressing the teacher shortage crisis.

 

Frozen corn recall: Kroger, Food Lion, Signature Select vegetables recalled for listeria risk

Frozen corn and mixed vegetables have been recalled by Twin City Food Inc. because they may be contaminated with the bacteria.

 

Lego releasing Braille versions of its toy bricks, available to public for first time ever

Lego announced Thursday it will sell Braille bricks online for the first time. They are available to pre-order starting Aug. 24.

 

Florida Lottery drawings Wednesday saw no winners. Powerball climbs again

A $1 million winning scratch-off ticket was sold in North Miami, and another was sold in The Villages.

 

Tropical Storm Franklin expected to become strong Category 2 hurricane. See spaghetti models

Forecasters are monitoring a system moving east from the Pacific. As it moves into the Gulf of Mexico next week, it's expected to strengthen.

 

What are the odds? 2 in Florida won $1 million (twice!) from same scratch-off in one year

Millionaire lottery winners from Florida, Altovise Morris of Orlando & Scottie Grant of Molino, each opted for lump sums of $820,000 twice in one year

 

Tallahassee city commission votes to begin overdue charter review, taps brakes on timeline

One proposal in the political ether could see commissioners elected from single, geographically based districts rather than citywide.

 

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