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2 Mega Millions lottery tickets worth $1M each sold in Florida
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Check your tickets! Two lucky lottery players in Florida won $1 million each during a Mega Millions drawing on April 23. The winning numbers drawn were 11-17-33-39-43 and mega ball 14. MORE LOTTERY HEADLINES:. The tickets were sold at the following locations, according to the Florida Lottery:
Sheriff: Felony suspect refuses to leave Orange County home, prompts large law enforcement presence
ORLANDO, Fla. — An uncooperative felony suspect prompted law enforcement presence around an Orlando residence on Tuesday night. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the 4800 block of Red Willow Avenue regarding a suspect who refused to exit a residence. It's unclear how long the...
Could benches be fix for homeless concerns?
A downtown community in Florida has removed their benches due to unhoused people apparently sleeping on them. Some business owners asked that the benches be removed to deter homeless people from sleeping on them outside their stores. However, whether it's working or helping all the underlying issues that lead to homelessness is up for debate.
States seeks death penalty for Florida mom accused of forcing kids to drink bleach, strangling toddler to death: SAO
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a Florida mom who was accused of making her children drink bleach and strangling her toddler to death, according to NBC affiliate WESH.
Theft suspect loads shovels into truck parked in fire lane at Home Depot
A theft suspect was arrested after loading shovels into a truck parked in the fire lane at Home Depot. Lee Curry Cobb, 59, of Orlando entered the store in Lady Lake on Tuesday afternoon and put three DeWalt shovels into a shopping cart, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department.
St. Johns River Festival of the Arts brings over 150 exhibitors to downtown Sanford
SANFORD, Fla. – Over 55,000 people are anticipated to visit downtown Sanford this weekend for the 13th annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts. The free festival will happen Saturday and Sunday, with over 150 art exhibitors setting up along the river and Lake Monroe. “We’re so happy...
Ex-deputy linked to fatal carjacking of Homestead woman seeks redemption: ‘I just want my life back’
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A former Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Wednesday who was arrested and relieved of duty after investigators say he inserted himself into a fatal carjacking and shooting case of a Homestead woman is now sharing his side of the story. Francisco Estrella, who is accused...
Travel + Leisure could be moving to downtown Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — Travel + Leisure could be moving to downtown Orlando. On Wednesday, the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board recommended approval of an agreement with Travel + Leisure as part of the high-wage, high-value job creation program. The program was started to help locate industries and headquarters in...
Here’s what the new Orlando sports and entertainment district will be named
ORLANDO, Fla. – A sprawling 8.5-acre downtown Orlando sports and entertainment district, which was given the final green light on Monday, now has a name. In a news release issued early Wednesday, officials said the project, which will be located next to the Kia Center at West Church Street and South Hughey Avenue, will be named Westcourt.
Family of 17-year-old gunned down in Sanford seeks justice
SANFORD, Fla. - Two weeks have passed since 17-year-old Sadarion Cosby was shot and killed in a Sanford neighborhood, and the family is eager for a break in the case. Cosby’s mother, Shankeena Lemon said the family is distraught. "I'm angry. I'm hurt, sad. I can't sleep, eat, none of that," she said. The family has spent their time looking for answers without much luck.
2 Central Florida dining venues temporarily shut down after inspections last week
A Central Florida restaurant and a hotel dining area were shut down the week of April 14-20, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Orange County The Wine Room On Park Avenue at 270 S. Park Ave. in Winter Park shut down on April 15. Inspectors found seven violations, four of which were labeled as high priority. Those violations included an ...
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