Sea Turtle Rescue: Bowtie, a juvenile green sea turtle hooked near Port Canaveral, was released back into Cocoa Beach waters after hook removal and a quick recovery. Student Support: Polk State College received $54,057 from the Florida College System Foundation to expand nursing and allied healthcare scholarships, including help for first-generation students. Arts & Community: Miami-Dade Public Library launched a Teen Poetry Contest (ages 13–18) with workshops and Books & Books gift cards, spotlighting the city’s spoken-word scene. Local Culture Calendar: Bonnet Springs Park unveiled its fall and holiday lineup, including a Hispanic Heritage celebration, a Central Florida Food Fest, and Light Up BSP. Health & Tech Reality Check: FIU research found many fitness watches overestimate calories burned—potentially derailing weight-loss efforts. Sports Spotlight: The NHL’s season starts Sept. 29 with a new schedule and league changes, while Boston Bruins confirmed they’ll name a captain before opening night. Florida Politics Meets AI: Governor candidates David Jolly and Byron Donalds are clashing over AI data centers, with proposals ranging from pauses to freezes. Education Watch: Florida’s rural counties improved third-grade literacy, but chronic absenteeism and poverty still weigh on results. Everglades Innovation: UF researchers are deploying robotic “rabbits” to lure invasive Burmese pythons for easier detection and capture. Powerball & Lotto: Powerball climbed to $271 million; Florida Lotto’s jackpot rose to $9.50 million for Wednesday’s draw.