Genealogy and Powerball: What's up in Tarpon Springs

Happy Tuesday! Hope that your Monday got you started off on the right foot for the week. Did you know August is American Adventures Month? Have you taken any great trips lately to celebrate? Here are five other things we think are worth talking about.

PINELLAS NONPROFIT GRANTS CHANGING

Pinellas nonprofits will get $550,000 in grants this year, but the priority of who gets what money is changing, according to Tampabay.com. The Pinellas Health and Human Services Department will have more control over what organization get. What nonprofits do you think are most deserving of more grants.

LEARN YOUR GENEAOLOGY TARPON SPRINGS

Interested in where you come from? You can learn more at the genealogy sessions at the Tarpon Springs Library. Make an appointment to get one-on-one assistance on figuring out your family tree.

POWERBALL FEVER

Got your Powerball tickets? The payoff is up to $400 million for Wednesday night's drawing! Granted, it's not as big as June's record $590 million prize, but you could probably still live comfortably, right? Find nearby locations selling tickets on the Florida Lottery website. 

HOW ABOUT THOSE RAYS?

Entering Monday's off day, the Tampa Bay Rays were 66-45 and just a game behind the hated Boston Red Sox for first place in the American League East. The Rays return to action with a road trip that opens Tuesday night at 9:40p.m.against the Arizona Diamondbacks. 

YOU MIGHT GET WET

It's looking like a wet Tuesday in Tampa Bay, with a possibility of scattered showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service. As always this time of year, you'll want to have your umbrella with you just in case.