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August 8, 2022

Florida's lottery results for Sunday, Aug. 7

The Mega Millions estimated jackpot is $52,000,000. The Powerball estimated jackpot is $26,000,000. The Cash4Life numbers are 07-27-34-42-50.

August 7, 2022

Florida prosecutor says he is planning a 'vigorous defense' after Gov. DeSantis suspended him

A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday is vowing to put up a “vigorous" legal defense in a Facebook video on Sunday.

August 6, 2022

113 Haitian migrants in custody after boat runs aground off Florida coast

Authorities intercepted a group of Haitian immigrants aboard a rustic sailing ship on Saturday afternoon off the coast of Key Largo, Florida.

August 6, 2022

Supply shortages could mean delays in power restoration after storms

As coastal cities prepare for the peak of an above average hurricane season, emergency management officials are warning of a new challenge facing power companies.

August 5, 2022

Florida python hunt brings 800 competitors, thousands available in prize money

Aug. 15 marks the start of a Florida python hunt, which will feature 800 competitors and offer thousands of dollars in prize money. Pythons are an invasive species in Florida.

August 5, 2022

Florida man allegedly took pictures of children at mall, lifted young girl's skirt: Police

A Florida man was arrested after allegedly taking pictures of young children at malls and shopping centers and even lifting a young girl's skirt up, deputies say.

August 5, 2022

DeSantis announces Florida Supreme Court justice nominee Renatha Francis

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Renatha Francis to the Florida Supreme Court on Friday after her previous appointment was shot down by a lawsuit concerning her time on the Florida Bar.

August 5, 2022

Miami attorney who specializes in sexual assault cases accused of rape

A Florida lawyer who has represented sexual assault victims was arrested for the alleged rape of a 24-year-old woman, according to the Miami-Dade Police Department.

August 5, 2022

1,400-pound great white shark spotted near Myrtle Beach

The nonprofit shark tracker OCEARCH pinged a 13-foot great white shark weighing more than 1,400 pounds off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

August 5, 2022

DeSantis deflects on 2024 presidential ambitions, won’t say if he’ll support Trump

Gov. Ron DeSantis dodged a question asking if he'd back a Trump 2024 bid. The Florida Republican said he was focused on his own 2022 gubernatorial reelection.