$1 Movie, Powerball Jackpot, Alcohol And The Post Office

Powerball Jackpot, Are You In?

• From TBO.com — "Here we go again. The Powerball jackpot is expected to hit $400 million for Wednesday's drawing. Are you hoping to win like Gloria Mackenzie in Zephyrhills?"

• From Huffington Post — Gloria C. Mackenzie, 84, claims $590 million May 18 jackpot. See http://huff.to/18XzltI.
  
  

$1 Movie At AMC The Regency 20

• From Brandon Patch —  Chick-fil-A of Lake Brandon Village is set to wrap up its extended “Summer Fun Flicks” program Tuesday, Aug. 6, at AMC The Regency 20. Marmaduke is the last of nine $1, with proceeds benefiting ECHO, Center Place and the YMCA. This week's showing starts at 10 a.m., with doors opening at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance and, as an added treat, the AMC Kids Pack sells for $4. Call:813-685-3396. To watch the trailer, click here.
  
  

A Battle is Brewing in Tampa Bay?

• Activists on both sides of the Obamacare issue have staked out Tampa Bay as a battleground in their fight over the legislation. Supporters of President Barack Obama’s plan intend to host demonstrations and other events in Florida to “hold Republicans accountable” for wanting to defund the measure, according toTBO.com. As the conservative Heritage Action for America group announced plans for an Aug. 21stop in Tampa on its “Defund Obamacare Town Hall Tour,” the pro-Obamacare folks made a promise to appear, as well. "If they come to Tampa, you will see us there," said Jackie Lee, who’s heading the pro-Obamacare movement in Florida. "We want to make sure people getting benefits from the act will go and ask these guys why they want to take them away." Your thoughts?Let us know in the comment box below.  

Back-To-School Countdown Is On

• Today, Aug. 5, marks the start of the last two full weeks of summer for most Tampa Bay area students. With those first bells ringing around the Bay the week of Aug. 19, the scramble to get ready is on. Are your kids ready to go back? Are you ready to send them?

Post Office Going Alcohol Friendly?

• Try to ship a bottle of fine wine to a friend right now and the U.S. Postal Service is going to give you a big “no.” Shipping alcohol is restricted by law, but the rules could be changing, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe says allowing alcohol shipments could raise about $50 million a year for his financially strapped agency.