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MLB Opening Day, 124 Cats Need Homes, Otter Rescue: Nearby News

Top FL news includes Powerball winner, otter rescue, cruise ship restart, 124 cats need homes, Easter. How to share your news, events.

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Following the death of a cat lover who hoarded more than 125 cats, ​Pinellas County Animal Services is attempting to find them new homes.
Following the death of a cat lover who hoarded more than 125 cats, ​Pinellas County Animal Services is attempting to find them new homes. (Pinellas County Animal Services)

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

Otter Rescued Off Gandy Boulevard By FHP And Good Samaritan

The Florida Highway Patrol got a call to rescue an otter Sunday afternoon in St. Petersburg, an FHP news release said. The small creature was seen wandering along the shoulder of the busy Gandy Boulevard near the Fourth Street overpass.

FL Governor Threatens To Sue CDC Over Failure To Reopen Ports

The nation's cruise capital is lashing out at the federal government for its coronavirus restrictions that prevent cruise ships from using U.S. ports. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis threatened to file a lawsuit against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention if cruise ship operations aren't permitted to resume soon.

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FL Resident Wins $238M In Powerball Drawing

A resident is now a multi-millionaire after matching all six numbers and winning the $238 million grand prize in the Powerball. Do you have the lucky ticket?

Englewood Oath Keeper Seeks Release From Jail After Capitol Siege

A 54-year-old Englewood man who stormed the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6 as part of the Florida chapter of the Oath Keepers, a far-right, anti-government militia organization, is seeking his release from jail, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune reported.

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FL Teens Age 16, 17 Will Be Eligible For Pfizer Vaccine In April

Teens ages 16 and 17 will be permitted to get a Pfizer coronavirus vaccine next month with the approval of their parents. The Florida Department of Health said it will allow teens to receive the Pfizer vaccination when all adults age 18 and up become eligible to be vaccinated April 5.

Founder Of Charity That Provides Prosthetics Now Faces Own Crisis

As a former professional wrestler and semi-pro football player, keeping fit and living a healthy lifestyle have always been important to Largo resident Steve Chamberland. His commitment to staying active didn't change when his leg was amputated below the knee following a motorcycle accident in 1999. Now he needs help to overcome another injury.

Passover Events, Easter Egg Hunts In Tampa Region

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