Miss USA | ‘American Pickers’ | FL Lottery Winners: FL Good News

FLORIDA — A Sarasota native named Miss USA, two Floridians win $1 million a year for life in state lottery, "American Pickers" plans trip to hunt for treasures in the Sunshine State.

See these good news stories and more from this week's Florida Patch sites.

New Free Bus Rides Help Low-Income Residents

The city of St. Petersburg is funding a new initiative offering free bus rides to low-income residents commuting to work, PSTA said.

Plane Spotters Photograph Aircraft

Tampa International Airport welcomes its faithful group of plane spotters who take photos from the roofs of the airport's parking garages.

Deputies Make An Impact On Kids

Pinellas County sheriff's deputies participated in National Night Out events and International Walk to School Day.

Stageworks Kicks Off 2023-24 Season

Stageworks Theatre raises the curtain on its 41st season with the world premiere of “Poirot Returns!"

2 FL Residents Collect $1 Million A Year For Life In Lottery

The three residents won the lottery's $1 Million a Year for Life Florida Lottery scratch-off game.

New Urgent Care Center Opens

The Sarasota Memorial Health Care System opened a new urgent care center — its seventh overall — in Venice.

‘American Pickers’ TV Show Planning FL Trip

The “American Pickers” TV show wants to connect with private collectors of treasures, and rare and historical items in FL for January trip.

Sarasota County Native Wins Miss USA Title

Noelia Voigt, Miss Utah and a Sarasota native and Pine View graduate, was crowned Miss USA in Reno Friday night.

Ladies Rock Camp Brings Women Together Through Music

Girls Rock Camp St. Pete’s new Ladies Rock Camp, set for Oct. 20-22, will empower women through songwriting, social justice and self-care.

Police Protect And Serve Critters, Too

Within the span of a week, police were called to capture an injured raccoon trapped and rescue a stranded manatee.

Dog Adoption Fees Waived During October

To honor Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month, Manatee County Animal Welfare is waiving all dog adoption fees in October.