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Tropics update: 3 tropical waves under watch in the Atlantic; could one become Ernesto?
SUMMARY: The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three waves in the far east Atlantic. At least one of them has a medium chance of further development, which could mean a depression, tropical storm, or eventually a hurricane. The next cyclone name on the 2024 Atlantic storm list is Ernesto.
It’s still too early to tell where this area of disorganized showers will travel. We’ll have to watch for the next several days. FOX 35 meteorologist Noah Bergren explains that updates will be issued daily during hurricane season, especially as developments arise.
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Market hopes to sell winning Powerball ticket as jackpot hits $1.4 billion
SUMMARY: The Powerball jackpot has soared to $1.4 billion, marking the fourth largest drawing ever. A local Tampa Bay store, known for selling a winning $50 million ticket in 2013, is hopeful history will repeat itself. The store experiences a surge in customers and ticket sales whenever jackpots climb high. Although the 2013 winning ticket went unclaimed, the staff remain optimistic about selling another winning ticket. If the jackpot-winning ticket is sold there, the retailer could earn up to $100,000. Excitement and anticipation are high as players eagerly await Wednesday night’s drawing.
With the Powerball jackpot climbing to $1.4 billion, a Carrollwood convenience store known for past lottery wins is seeing a surge in hopeful customers.
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New tech helps Marion County recover millions from crypto scams
SUMMARY: An expectant mother in Marion County, Florida, was scammed in a cryptocurrency rental fraud but recovered her money thanks to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The family paid rent via crypto ATM for a home that was actually for sale, not rent. Detective Richard Truman used TRM Labs’ blockchain analysis tool to track the funds, which led to a Nigerian suspect running a money laundering exchange on Binance. The sheriff’s office returned the money shortly after the baby’s birth. Crypto-related cases and recoveries have surged locally, with $5.9 million recovered in 2025 so far. Residents are urged to be cautious and report suspicious offers.
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Paul Renner launches bid to succeed DeSantis in 2026
SUMMARY: Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner has officially launched his 2026 gubernatorial campaign, emphasizing affordability, conservative reforms, and protecting Florida’s identity as the “Free State.” A Navy veteran and prosecutor, Renner highlights his record on tax cuts, school choice, and insurance reform. He supports expanding Second Amendment rights, including lowering the rifle purchase age to 18, and opposes ballot amendments on abortion, marijuana, and Medicaid expansion. Renner faces Congressman Byron Donalds, endorsed by Trump, and possibly Lt. Gov. Jay Collins. Renner stresses party unity and confidence in his leadership to continue Governor DeSantis’ conservative agenda amid a competitive Republican primary.
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