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Scientists await signal from spacecraft after historic close …
1 day ago · Icarus may be known in Greek mythology as the one who flew too close to the sun. But today, it's NASA's Parker Solar Probe that turned the daring journey into reality. On Christmas Eve, the car-sized spacecraft came within 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface — marking humanity's closest ...
Mega Millions jackpot surges past $1 billion | WFSU News
1 day ago · Those hoping for an early gift on Christmas Eve may have been disappointed when no winning ticket was drawn for the Mega Millions jackpot. But the prize has now grown to an estimated $1.15 billion — which could be the fifth-largest jackpot in the game's history, according to Mega Millions. "We ...
Florida Senate President doesn't yet know answers for Perry …
5 days ago · As local leaders in the economically struggling city of Perry in Taylor County are looking to the state government for help with solutions, Florida Senate President Ben Albritton said during a press conference Monday he does not yet know the solution, but is paying close attention to that community.
Israeli strike kills 5 Palestinian journalists in Gaza, officials say
23 hours ago · DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip overnight, the Health Ministry said early Thursday. The Israeli military said it had targeted a group of militants. The strike hit a …
Florida now has an AI-generated emergency messaging system
Dec 19, 2024 · Florida Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie said this cuts down on the time and manpower needed to provide life-saving information during an emergency.. He said it also breaks down language barriers as the information is available in both Spanish and English, and can provide hyperlocal information in rural communities.
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A Florida program will send free books to struggling young readers
Dec 4, 2024 · New Worlds Reading Interim Assistant Director Robin Gregory said it only takes a few minutes to apply and find out if your child is eligible online.. If accepted into the program, students will receive nine free books a year, through fifth grade. Books are available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and braille.
WFSU News' top stories of 2022: A year in review | WFSU News
Dec 31, 2022 · This year Gov. Ron DeSantis raised his national profile amid increasingly pitched culture war battles. Meanwhile, city and county governance, violent crime, drug abuse, and LGBTQ issues dominated the local conversation. Here is …