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

WWE Superstar Helps Provide Pasco Schools With Innovation Labs

The opening of Pasco Middle School's new Innovation Lab last week would have been a knock-out regardless. But the chance to play ping-pong with WWE Superstar Titus O'Neil made the event one to remember for middle school students.

Despite Racial Slur, State Attorney Upholds Manslaughter Charge

The Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office is upholding the manslaughter charge against a 27-year-old Dunkin' manager after police said he fatally punched a 77-year-old man who used a racial slur.

Winter Haven’s Latest Florida Lottery Winner Snags Millions

James Fuchs, 28, of Winter Haven won $5 million from the Florida Lottery's 200x The Cash scratch-off game last week.

$500 Apiece Paid To Almost 100 Students Who Improved Their GPAs

It pays to have good grades. Literally. Eighty-eight Pinellas County students were recently paid $500 apiece for increasing their GPAs by the end of the school year.

Best Florida Beaches For Memorial Day 2021

If you're looking to hit the beach this Memorial Day weekend, here are some of the best Florida beaches to check out.

Drought Conditions, Excess Water Usage Lead To State Of Emergency

A state of emergency was declared in Sarasota County Wednesday due to low water pressure caused by drought conditions, water system changes and customer usage.

• Water Restrictions In Place During Manatee County Dry Period

Memorial Day Ceremonies, Events

• DOH Site Closed, Pop-Up Clinics Planned Memorial Day Weekend
• Clearwater Veterans Alliance To Host Memorial Day Ceremony Monday
• Treasure Island Beach Cleanup Planned On Memorial Day

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• Florida's National Merit Scholarship Winners Named
• Inmate Accused Of Killing Cellmate, 1st Degree Murder
• Tampa Woman Dies After Being Struck Then Dragged By Moving Car
• Ruskin Motorcyclist Killed In Highway 41 Crash: Troopers
• 35-Year-Old Man Dies When Pickup Truck Overturns On I-275
• Pasco Schools To Have No Limit On Guests At Outdoor Graduations
• Miami’s First Bitcoin Conference Coming To Wynwood June 4-5
• Missing Man Found After More Than 2 Weeks: Sheriff

Across America

• San Jose Shooting: Vigil Planned For Victims; Police Seek Answers
• Lebanon, Ohio, Bans Abortion As Battleground Moves To Local Level
• CA Offers $116M In Prizes For Getting Vaccinated
• Restaurants Struggling To Fill Jobs As Warm-Weather Diners Return
• Thousands Of Brood X Cicadas In Mercer, 'War Of The Worlds' Site