Miss America in West Palm Beach: The pageant week kicks off with 52 contestants competing for the 99th crown, with events running through Sept. 6 and a special nod to America’s 250th birthday. Local Health & Youth Sports: A Tampa Bay family is pushing for expanded heart screenings after a middle-school athlete’s emergency revealed a dangerous racing-heart condition. LGBTQ+ in Schools: An Alabama education conference speaker with a long record of LGBTQ advocacy is drawing scrutiny as Florida debates what belongs in classrooms. Housing & Taxes: Florida Amendment 3 is getting a close look for Brevard homeowners—bigger homestead exemptions may help, but the full bill depends on more than the headline. Community Events: Englewood Beach Waterfest is gearing up for a Pirate Poker Run on Sept. 12, blending local bars, costumes, and live music. Arts & Culture: Florida Southern College’s Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art launches an artist-in-residence program with acclaimed portrait artist Reynier Llanes. Identity & Safety Online: Meta’s new U.S. safeguards for Instagram and Facebook aim to curb teen exposure, including limits on daily use and hidden “like” counts. Lottery Buzz: Powerball and Florida Lotto jackpots are both climbing again for Saturday draws, keeping Florida’s ticket counters busy.