Florida
Musk enters Florida races with $20K for Republicans’ texting services

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Elon Musk’s America PAC is putting down more than $20,000 to pay for texting services on behalf of Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis, both of whom are running to replace Florida Republicans that President Donald Trump sought to take with him to the White House, according to the Federal Election Commission.
FEC records indicate the America PAC paid marketing agency IMGE LLC $10,244.45 each for texting services related to Fine and Patronis, a total of $20,488.90.
The special election for the U.S. House seat in District 6 — left open after Mike Waltz became President Trump’s national security advisor — pits Republican Randy Fine against Democrat Josh Weil. The Republican stronghold spans parts of Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns, Marion, Putnam and Lake counties.
President Trump won the district by 30 points and has endorsed Fine while Weil, an Orlando school teacher who’s reportedly fundraised millions more than his opponent, believes Trump’s endorsement — what he calls Fine’s “only campaign strategy” — may backfire.
Fine, R-Brevard County, is resigning effective March 31 from the state Senate.
[ Here are the candidates running to replace Randy Fine in Florida Senate District 19]
Not dissimilar to Fine’s campaign strategy is that of Patronis, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, who’s also running as Trump’s pick.
Patronis is vying for the U.S. House seat in District 1, which former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz occupied. The seat opened up when Gaetz announced he wouldn’t be returning to Congress, after he bowed out of consideration to be Trump’s attorney general amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
The election is set for April 1. Early voting for the special elections is underway and runs through Saturday, March 29. Find out how you can vote HERE.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Florida Lottery Powerball, Cash4Life, Fantasy 5 results for May 19, 2025

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 Monday, May 19, 2025
Winning Powerball numbers from May 19 drawing
13-14-37-50-60, Powerball: 11, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from May 19 drawing
11-12-27-30-35, Powerball: 07
Winning Cash4Life numbers from May 19 drawing
02-12-36-48-49, Cash Ball: 01
Check Cash4Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Fantasy 5 numbers from May 19 drawing
Midday: 01-22-24-27-33
Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 19 drawing
Morning: 05
Matinee: 06
Afternoon: 09
Evening: 04
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 2 numbers from May 19 drawing
Midday: 7-0, FB: 6
Evening: 4-3, FB: 8
Check Pick 2 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 19 drawing
Midday: 0-0-6, FB: 6
Evening: 0-0-5, FB: 8
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 19 drawing
Midday: 3-3-0-8, FB: 6
Evening: 9-1-0-7, FB: 8
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from May 19 drawing
Midday: 4-0-1-9-8, FB: 6
Evening: 6-0-9-7-8, FB: 8
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.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
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.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Florida digital producer. You can send feedback using this form.
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When is the last day of school in Florida? See list by county

U.S. Rep. Frankel says dismantling Dept. of Education will affect local schools
Congresswoman Lois Frankel addresses President Trump’s moves to close the U.S. Department of Education during press conference in West Palm Beach
- Students in 16 Florida counties will start their summer vacation before Memorial Day.
- Most Florida kids will start summer vacation in the week after the Memorial Day holiday.
The 2024-2025 school year is winding down to a close.
Students in 16 counties will start their summer vacation this week. Most will have to wait until the week after the Memorial Day holiday.
For students in seven counties, they’ll be waiting until June for the last day of school.
Here’s what you should know.
When is the last day of school in Florida?
Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 26, but 16 Florida schools will have finished the 2024-2025 school year by the time the holiday arrives. Here’s a list of schools closing before Memorial Day:
What Florida schools are closed for Memorial Day?
All Florida schools still in session will be closed Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.
What’s the last day of school for all Florida schools?
Summer vacation started before Memorial Day for students in 16 counties.
School for students in seven Florida counties won’t end until June.
All others will start their summer vacation in the days after Memorial Day.
Here’s an alphabetical list of the last day of school for all Florida counties. All students still in school will have off Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day:
What are 2025 federal holidays?
In 2025, there are 12 instead of the usual 11 federal holidays, although two fell on the same day.
Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day both fall on Jan. 20 this year. Since 1965, federal employees in the Washington, D.C., area are entitled to a holiday on the day a president is inaugurated. President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office on Jan. 20.
➤ Trump Inauguration week
Here are 2025 federal holidays:
- Jan. 1: New Year’s Day
- Jan. 20: Inauguration Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Feb. 17: Washington’s Birthday. Many state and local governments designation it as Presidents Day.
- May 26: Memorial Day
- June 19: Juneteenth
- July 4: Independence Day
- Sept. 1: Labor Day
- Oct. 13: Columbus Day
- Nov. 11: Veterans Day
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Day
- Dec. 25: Christmas Day
Florida state holidays for 2025
When are 2025 Florida state holidays?
The Florida Department of Management Services lists the following days observed as paid holidays by state agencies:
- Jan. 1, Wednesday: New Year’s Day
- Jan. 20, Monday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- May 26, Monday: Memorial Day
- July 4, Friday: Independence Day
- Sept. 1, Monday: Labor Day
- Nov. 11, Tuesday: Veterans Day
- Nov. 27, Thursday: Thanksgiving
- Nov. 28: Friday after Thanksgiving
- Dec. 25, Thursday: Christmas Day
➤ See list of 2025 Florida, federal holidays, including new one for Sunshine State
Florida
Report: Boogie Fland to Visit Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla.– One of the Florida Gators’ top targets in the NCAA Transfer Portal is taking a visit with the program.
Arkansas transfer guard Boogie Fland will visit the program on Monday, marking his first trip to Gainesville since entering the portal. On3’s Zach Abolverdi first broke the news before multiple outlets later confirmed Fland’s visit.
Fland is rated as the No. 3 point guard and No. 10 overall player in the portal, according to On3.
The former NBA Draft entry has been linked with Florida on multiple occasions since announcing his intentions to leave Arkansas. UF senior writer Chris Harry previously reported that head coach Todd Golden met with a transfer portal target in New York City with Fland believed to be the player due to being from The Bronx.
Then, after Fland withdrew from the NBA Draft, Golden hinted that Florida was close to sealing the deal with a portal target, also believed to be Fland.
“We are still working on it,” he recently said on the ‘Run It Back’ podcast co-hosted by former Gator Chandler Parsons. “We are close to adding an impactful player that might help get us over the top.”
In his lone season with the Razorbacks, Fland averaged 13.5 points and 5.1 assists per game while shooting 34 percent from the field.
With the Gators losing four contributing guards in seniors Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard and outgoing transfer Denzel Aberdeen, a commitment from Fland is of the upmost importance to Florida as it looks to rebuild its guard rotation.
The Gators recently added transfers Xaivian Lee (Princeton) and AJ Brown (Ohio) to its roster while retaining reserve guard Isaiah Brown. Florida will also welcome high school recruits Alex Lloyd and CJ Ingram to the fold for the 2025-26 season.
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