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Powerball numbers: Winning lottery ticket in Florida

orlandosentinel.com — The Powerball jackpot is estimated to be more than $550 million for Saturday's drawing. So how do you spend that much money? Orlando Sentinel reporter Jon Busdeker shows off how he'll burn through his millions when he wins. The Powerball numbers drawn on Saturday are on one ticket sold in Florida, Florida Lottery officials said Sunday.

Preakness start time, NBA playoff game time

orlandosentinel.com — When does the Preakness start? The Preakness, the second race in the triple crown, will begin at about 6:20 p.m. NBC's coverage of the race starts at 4:30 p.m. The Preakness is held at Race Course in Baltimore. Orb, winner of the Kentucky Derby, is in the field and is favored to win.

Guns and suicide: More people kill themselves with guns than kill others

orlandosentinel.com — Shelly Olson's daughter, Rebecca Sides, who suffered for years with bipolar disorder, shot and killed herself with a shotgun in Oviedo Dec. 7, 2011. When people think of gun violence, they typically think of a masked robber or a disturbed young man with an assault rifle and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

Orlando bars oppose extending drinking hours for downtown competitors

orlandosentinel.com — Orlando Sentinel's Mark Schlueb talks with FOX35 about downtown bars possibly staying open until 3 a.m. Orlando's plan to extend last call at downtown bars to 3 a.m. isn't the first time the idea has been raised. When Mayor Buddy Dyer was first elected, his transition team recommended a 3 a.m.

Soldier surprises daughter during Tampa Bay Rays first pitch

orlandosentinel.com — Nine-year-old Alayna Adams had just watched a video of her father, Lieutenant Colonel Will Adams, on the big screen at the Trop before throwing the ceremonial pitch at Thursday night's Tampa Bay Rays game. What came next might make your eyes water. Unbeknownst to his family, Lt.

Woman accidentally shoots friend at Starbucks

orlandosentinel.com — A Florida woman accidentally shot her friend while waiting in line at Starbucks, The Huffington Post is reporting. According to the website, Pamela Beck and Amie Peterson were at the coffee shop in the Tyrone Square Mall in St. Petersburg when Beck set her bags down on the ground and the fully loaded .25 caliber semi-automatic handgun fired.

2012-2013 Canceled TV Shows

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