China says remains of rocket booster fall to Earth

Debris from a rocket that boosted part of China’s new space station into orbit fell into the sea in the Philippines on Sunday, the Chinese government announced. Most of the final stage of the Long March-5B rocket burned up after entering the atmosphere at 12:55 a.m., the China Manned Space Agency reported. The agency said […]

Ticket bought in Illinois wins $1.28B Mega Millions jackpot

Someone in a Chicago suburb beat the odds and won the $1.28 billion Mega Millions jackpot. According to megamillions.com, there was one jackpot-winning ticket in the draw Friday night, and it was bought at a Speedway gas station and convenience store in Des Plaines. The winning numbers were: 13-36-45-57-67, Mega Ball: 14. “We are thrilled […]

Florida to schools: Don’t follow federal LGBTQ protections

Florida advised school districts to ignore protections for LGBTQ students that President Joe Biden’s administration is trying to implement, saying the anti-discrimination language is not binding law and following the guidance could result in breaking state law. Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz wrote to school districts Thursday saying they should not change current practices because […]

New Corner Spot Diner + Drink serves nostalgia in Bonita Springs

In this Gulfshore Business report, while there’s nothing like grandma’s cooking, one chef is using that nostalgia as the theme of his Bonita Springs restaurant. In creating the Corner Spot Diner in Bonita, chef and owner Noel Willhite wanted to counter the craziness of the 2020s by going back to the roaring 1920s. “She’s the […]

3 juveniles hospitalized following south Miami-Dade shooting

Three juveniles have been hospitalized, including at least one airlifted, following a shooting in south Miami-Dade late Friday afternoon. The shooting happened in the 10800 block of Hainlin Mill Drive just after 5 p.m. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, a 15-year-old boy was shot in the eye. The other two victims were a 12-year-old boy […]

Researchers studying whether keto diet could help with MS symptoms

Nearly one million Americans are living with multiple sclerosis, a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. Therapy and medications can slow the progression, but now, researchers say a popular eating plan is relieving some symptoms in patients with the relapsing form of MS, the most common form of the condition. Meals that […]

Hershey says it won’t be able to meet Halloween demand for 2022

This Halloween may bring more tricks than treats, with candy maker Hershey warning on Thursday that it won’t be able to meet consumer demand for the Oct. 31 holiday. CEO Michele Buck warned about the potential shortfall on the company’s second-quarter earnings call, noting that while seasonal consumer demand remains high, “We will not be […]

Man accused of selling bleach as COVID-19 cure extradited to Florida

A man accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through his Florida-based church has been returned to the U. S. after being arrested in Colombia. Mark Grenon, 64, made his initial court appearance Thursday in Miami federal court following his recent extradition, according to court records. Grenon and his three adult […]

Sign showing a foreclosure property. (Credit: CBS News)

Florida plans to back up insurance companies facing downgrade

Florida has taken action to back up property insurance companies facing a downgraded rating in an effort to help thousands of homeowners comply with mortgage requirements rather than being forced to seek new policies. The state-created Citizens Property Insurance Corp. will provide reinsurance for 17 companies that the rating company Demotech has said will be […]

Mega Millions

Anticipation grows for Mega Millions jackpot of at least $1.1 billion

With a Mega Millions jackpot of at least an estimated $1.1 billion up for grabs, excitement was building as Friday’s 11 p.m. drawing approached. The cash payout on that grand prize would be $648.2 million. The prize fund surpassed $1 billion this week, marking only the third time the jackpot has crossed that threshold in […]