$5M Winner, Mask Survey, Weekend Events: News Nearby

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Florida Patches to talk about tonight:

• Gunman High On Mushrooms Kills South Beach Diner: Report
• St. Pete Mayor's Race Results: Welch, Blackmon Win Primary
• B’Towne Coffee Co. Closing After 17 Years On Old Main Street

$5 Million FL Lottery Prize Claimed By Miami-Dade County Man

A Miami-Dade County man won a $5 million top prize from the $5,000,000 Gold Rush Classic scratch-off game, the Florida Lottery said.

Masks, Vaccines In Schools Supported By Floridians: Patch Survey

As the new school year starts in Florida, whether students and teachers should wear masks or not — and if school districts should defy the governor over mask mandates as the coronavirus pandemic rages on — has been a hot-button issue. Florida Patch recently asked readers to share their thoughts on face masks, vaccines and other COVID-19 safety protocols in schools, as well as their personal habits in public. Patch received 3,671 responses to the survey.

• School Mask Mandate Extended In Manatee County: Report

Teacher Loved By Students, Faculty At Lake Shipp Dies Of COVID-19

A 41-year-old teacher at Lake Shipp Elementary School died of COVID-19 Monday morning, according to school officials. Kelly Peterson had a weak immune system and her doctors advised her against getting vaccinated. Kelly taught virtually last year, but couldn't do that this year.

FL Weekend Events: College Football, Comedy Shows, Bridal Expo

A lot of fun is happening around Florida this weekend, including: Tampa Gun Show, RodeoFest 2021, live theater shows, drag queen bingo, Rowdies game, volunteer opportunities, arts & crafts fair, bass music.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Sarasota Police Chief James Rieser Will Retire Wednesday
• New Bill Payment Options Available To County Utilities Customers
• Body Washes Up On Lido Beach, Police Seek Help Identifying Woman
• $5,000 Reward For Information Leading To St. Pete Suspect
• Hillsborough Residents Eager To Sign Up For Antibody Treatments
• Pasco Bus Service Celebrates 50 Years With New Logo, Website
• Clearwater Woman Accused Of Getting Teen High, Molesting Him

Across America

• Masks In Schools, Vaccinations For Staff To Be Mandated: Hochul
• Herschel Walker To Seek GOP Senate Nomination In Georgia
• 2021 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best Across America
• Disney World Reaches Union Deal Requiring COVID Vaccines: Union
• Dundalk Dad Punches 75-Year-Old For Waving At His Baby: Police

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