Florida
Florida’s Largest Home Show helps potential home-sellers stand out in competitive market
Sellers navigating shift in housing market
Aaron Mesmer studies
TAMPA, Fla. – Florida’s Largest House Present wrapped up Monday following a weekend through which dozens of distributors packed into the Expo Corridor on the Florida State Fairgrounds.
The occasion was additionally an opportunity for potential home-sellers to determine tips on how to make their properties stand out in an more and more aggressive market.
“That is what’s nice a few residence present is that you’ve got trade specialists [right here],” mentioned Brian Santos, a portray contractor who’s often known as “The Wall Wizard.” “That is what’s nice a few residence exhibits which you could meet and greet the individuals which might be to be in your house.”
Noah Wealthy, with Tomlin St Cyr Actual Property Companies, mentioned the Tampa Bay housing market is seeing a big enhance in stock over the previous couple of months, however not ranges like they have been pre-COVID.
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“Rates of interest are undoubtedly a giant issue,” Wealthy mentioned. “We’re simply over 6% for standard residence loans. Additionally, I believe simply all of the information tales about recessions coming, and it is form of scaring a number of the consumers and slowing the housing market down.”
With the market extra aggressive, distributors on the House Present discovered themselves giving recommendations on tips on how to make houses stand out.
“Lots of people need to increase the worth of their residence earlier than they promote it to get as a lot as they will out of it,” mentioned Xiara Leon, a designer with Flooring and Decor in St. Petersburg who was on the House Present. “Quite a lot of older houses could have 5 totally different sorts of tiles. You have got one tile within the lavatory, one tile within the kitchen, one tile within the lobby, after which three totally different laminates. So a whole lot of instances, one of many first issues that individuals need to do is…getting all these totally different floorings out and placing in a single similar flooring all all through the house, apart from possibly the loos.”
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In accordance with Realtor.com, residence costs nationally are additionally declining, fueled largely by rising rates of interest.
Wealthy mentioned the Tampa Bay housing market seems to nonetheless be in a pricing bubble.
“Over this subsequent yr, I believe we’ll see a 4-5% enhance in residence costs, the place the earlier two years we have seen 20% yr over yr,” he mentioned. “I do not assume we’re seeing them go down. I believe we’re simply seeing them stage off.”
Wealthy added, as a result of houses are staying available on the market longer, potential first-time residence consumers are having higher alternatives making presents on houses.
Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier is out as the decision-maker in Gainesville after being relieved of his duties on Sunday afternoon.
After compiling a 22-23 record across four seasons with the program, the administration has made the move to part ways and begin a search for the new head coach.
“[Sunday] I met with Coach Napier and informed him that a change in leadership of our football program would best serve the interests of the University of Florida,” Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin said in a statement.
“On behalf of Gator Nation, I want to sincerely thank Billy and his family for their tireless commitment to the Florida Gators. Billy built a tremendous culture of accountability and growth among the young men he led each day. His organized and detailed approach had a meaningful impact across all levels of our program.
“As Coach Napier has often said, this is a results-driven business, and while his influence was positive, it ultimately did not translate into the level of success we expect on the field.”
With Napier out, there’s a significant chance the Florida roster undergoes serious changes this offseason. Which players should LSU target if they enter the NCAA Transfer Portal?
No. 1: QB DJ Lagway
The odds are likely that Lagway will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal this offseason after committing to Napier and Co. out of high school whille developing a relationship with the decision-maker.
The sophomore signal-caller hasn’t been perfect – specifically against LSU when he tossed a handful of interceptions – but he’s a quarterback that you can’t pass up on if he’s available.
No. 2: WR Vernell Brown
The true freshman wide receiver has made his presence felt in Gainesville this season while leading the Gators in receptions [32] and yards [463] by a significant margin.
Brown has emerged as Lagway’s top target where the two have developed significant rapport with the likelihood he enters the portal somewhat high.
No. 3: RB Jadan Baugh
The sophomore running back has emerged as one of the top players in the Southeastern Conference this season while logging 611 yards on 117 carries to go along with four touchdowns.
Baugh has been sensational this season and will be a hot commodity if he enters the NCAA Transfer Portal.
With Napier out of the equation, the offseason will be one of intrigue for the Florida Gators. From the coaching search to the reconstruction of the roster, all eyes will be on Gainesville across the next few months.
For the LSU Tigers, there will be an opportunity to develop relationships with multiple members of the roster if they elect to depart the Sunshine State.
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Secret Service found a ‘suspicious stand’ near Florida airport used by Trump, FBI says – WTOP News
Federal officials found what they have described as a “suspicious stand” near an area of Palm Beach International Airport used by Air Force One when President Trump travels to Florida, FBI Director Kash Patel said Sunday in a social media post.
Federal officials found what they have described as a “suspicious stand” near an area of Palm Beach International Airport used by Air Force One when President Trump travels to Florida, FBI Director Kash Patel said Sunday in a social media post.
The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement it found “items of interest” while sweeping the area before Mr. Trump’s arrival on Friday. The agency didn’t identify the items, but it shared a photo of what appeared to be a platform or hunting stand set up high in a tree.
“There was no impact to any movements and no individuals were present or involved at the location,” Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said.
Multiple sources told CBS News that the hunting stand had been there for months. Mr. Trump was not using that part of the airport in the past year due to construction, so it would not have been part of the Secret Service’s sweeps of the site.
Once construction ended, the Secret Service started using that area of the airport, and the stand was discovered right away in its initial sweeps, the sources said.
It was not immediately clear when construction ended.
The president flew into the Palm Beach airport on Friday and is set to head back to Washington on Sunday after spending the weekend at his Mar-A-Lago club.
The airport is located less than a mile north of Mr. Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, which was the site of an attempted assassination against the president last year. Prosecutors say Ryan Routh — who was found guilty in the assassination plot last month — pointed a rifle from the golf club’s tree line, but Secret Service agents spotted him and opened fire.
Mr. Trump survived a separate assassination attempt just two months earlier, when a bullet grazed his ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The security breaches drew new scrutiny to the Secret Service, which suspended several agents earlier this year.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
Winning Powerball numbers from Oct. 18 drawing
03-11-27-40-58, Powerball: 10, Power Play: 3
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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Oct. 18 drawing
02-09-10-14-36, Powerball: 23
Winning Florida Lotto numbers from Oct. 18 drawing
05-31-32-33-49-53
Check Florida Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto Double Play numbers from Oct. 18 drawing
05-12-14-27-42-50
Check Lotto Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash4Life numbers from Oct. 18 drawing
10-23-33-39-48, Cash Ball: 04
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Winning Fantasy 5 numbers from Oct. 18 drawing
Midday: 06-10-24-29-36
Evening: 04-07-12-35-36
Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Oct. 18 drawing
Morning: 04
Matinee: 02
Afternoon: 09
Evening: 05
Late Night: 08
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 2 numbers from Oct. 18 drawing
Midday: 5-6, FB: 6
Evening: 7-4, FB: 3
Check Pick 2 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Oct. 18 drawing
Midday: 4-5-8, FB: 6
Evening: 8-0-8, FB: 3
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Oct. 18 drawing
Midday: 0-6-5-7, FB: 6
Evening: 7-6-8-4, FB: 3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from Oct. 18 drawing
Midday: 9-7-8-3-0, FB: 6
Evening: 0-0-9-4-9, FB: 3
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Where can you buy Florida Lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at any authorized retailer throughout Florida, including gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. To find a retailer near you, go to Find Florida Lottery Retailers.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $599 or less: Claim at any authorized Florida Lottery retailer or Florida Lottery district office.
- Prizes for $600 to $1 million: Must be claimed in person at any Florida Lottery district office for games that do not offer an annual payment option.
- Prizes greater than $1 million and all prizes with an annual payment option: Must be claimed at Florida Lottery headquarters, except Mega Millions and Powerball prizes, which can be claimed at any Florida Lottery district office.
You also can claim your winnings by mail if the prize is $250,000 or less. Mail your ticket to the Florida Lottery with the required documentation.
Florida law requires public disclosure of winners
If you’re a winner, Florida law mandates the following information is public record:
- Full name
- City of residence
- Game won
- Date won
- Amount won
- Name and location of the retailer where the winning ticket was purchased.
When are the Florida Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Florida Lotto: 11:15 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Jackpot Triple Play: 11:15 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. daily.
- Fantasy 5: Daily at 1:05 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 8:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 2:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 11:45 p.m.
- Pick 2, 3, 4, 5: Daily at 1:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
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