| Good morning. It's Thursday, Jan. 7. You didn't win Powerball, but on the bright side, no one else did either, so you have a chance at an even larger jackpot Saturday night. Also hopefully you didn't get fired from your job last night, unlike Tampa Bay coach Lovie Smith. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great day. East Seminole County residents say a project to add paved shoulders to only a portion of County Road 426 between Oviedo and Geneva will make the road more dangerous. [More] The estimated Powerball jackpot now stands at $675 million, which ranks as the largest ever offered in North America from Powerball or Mega Millions. The jackpot would have a $413.1 million cash payout before tax. [More] Mako, the upcoming shark-inspired roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando, has reached a construction milestone. The thrill ride was topped out Wednesday. [More] Landmark Oviedo TownHouse diner closed Sunday and began a soft opening in its new location this week. [More] A Florida radiologist and his wife are facing child-abuse charges after authorities say they routinely tied up a girl and confined her to a playhouse. [More] Lovie Smith is out and the Glazers have a lot of explaining to do. No one is suggesting that Smith was in line for NFL Coach of the Year honors. He finihses with an 8-24 record in two seasons. But still...[More] Ken Griffey Jr., along with former Dodgers and Mets catcher Mike Piazza, were the only two players voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday. [More] The Orlando Magic had a better defensive performance on Wednesday but still lost 95-86 to the Indiana Pacers. [More] UCF men's basketball team held off a USF rally, defeating the rival Bulls Wednesday night. [More] Erica Weitz, a former runner at UCF and a teacher and coach at Wekiva High School, will attempt to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Trials at the 23rd annual Walt Disney World Marathon on Sunday. If she meets the qualifying standard of 2 hours, 45 seconds, Weitz will head to Los Angeles for the trials on Feb. 13. [More] From all appearances soups and stews are simple concoctions: warm bowls of liquid - some smooth, some replete with vegetables, proteins, rice and pastas. What are the 10 best soups and stews in Central Florida? [More] Orlando Pastor Chris Whaley praises "The Masked Saint," based on his wrestling novel, for calling people to action. [More] Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus returns to the Amway Center in Orlando with their "Legends" show on Jan. 14. [More] Central Florida today is replete with artists, art events and patrons. Even though we are a relatively new community, our past has a cast of key players and critical happenings that have led to the ever-growing state of our arts scene. [More] After 4 1/2 years, Bowersock said today the Bowersock Gallery is closing its doors. [More] | 
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